Are you dreaming of a postgraduate degree in the UK but your education was disrupted by conflict or displacement? The University of Glasgow Humanitarian Scholarship 2026 offers a life-changing opportunity for talented displaced students to restart their academic journey at one of the world’s leading universities.

This is not just a scholarship — it is a complete support package designed to remove financial and practical barriers so you can focus fully on your studies.

🎓 Scholarship Overview

  • Host Country: United Kingdom

  • Host University: University of Glasgow

  • Degree Level: Master’s / Postgraduate (Taught)

  • Scholarship Type: University-Funded

  • Number of Awards: 9

  • Academic Year: 2026–2027

  • Funding Status: Fully Funded

💰 What Does the Scholarship Cover?

The University of Glasgow Humanitarian Scholarship is one of the most comprehensive funding packages in the UK.

Financial Support

  • ✅ 100% Tuition Fee Waiver for the full duration of the Master’s programme

  • ✅ Annual Living Stipend of £9,010 to cover accommodation, food, books, and daily expenses

Relocation & Living Support

  • 🏠 Guaranteed University Accommodation for the entire study period

  • ✈️ One Economy Flight to Glasgow at the start of studies

  • 🛂 UK Student Visa Fees Covered

  • 🏥 Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) included for NHS access

⚠️ Note: This scholarship cannot be combined with any other University of Glasgow funding.

📚 Fields of Study Available

The scholarship applies to most postgraduate taught programmes at the University of Glasgow, including (but not limited to):

  • Business, Finance & Management

  • Data Science, AI & Computing

  • Engineering & Technology

  • Law, Human Rights & Public Policy

  • Health Sciences & Public Health

  • Social Sciences & International Relations

  • Environmental, Climate & Sustainability Studies

  • Education, TESOL & Linguistics

  • Arts, Media & Humanities

👉 Applicants must first apply to an eligible Master’s programme.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

You must meet all of the following requirements:

  • Applied for a full-time Master’s programme at the University of Glasgow for 2026–2027

  • Be displaced or at serious risk due to armed conflict (internally displaced or forced to leave your country within the last 3 years)

  • Have sought international protection (refugee or asylum seeker status) outside the UK

  • Currently living outside the UK and classified as an international fee-paying student

  • Strong academic background (normally equivalent to a UK First-Class Bachelor’s degree)

❌ Not Eligible If:

  • Applying for PhD, PGDip, part-time, or PGDE programmes

  • Currently living in the UK due to displacement (check University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship instead)

⏰ Application Deadline

🗓 30 April 2026
⏱ 23:00 (GMT)

Late applications will not be accepted.

📝 How to Apply

  1. Apply for a Master’s programme at the University of GlasgowAccess Scholarship Portal

  2. Visit the University of Glasgow Scholarship PortalUniversity of Glasgow - Scholarships & funding - The Humanitarian Scholarship

  3. Log in or create an account

  4. Select “Humanitarian Scholarship”

  5. Carefully complete and submit your application

⚠️ Ensure your personal details and programme application ID are accurate to avoid cancellation.

🏛 About the University of Glasgow

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is a prestigious Russell Group institution and a proud University of Sanctuary, committed to supporting displaced students worldwide through inclusive education and global engagement.

🌍 Final Words

If conflict or displacement interrupted your education, the University of Glasgow Humanitarian Scholarship 2026 could be your chance to rebuild your future — fully supported, fully funded, and globally recognized.

👉 Apply early and secure your opportunity.