Bursaries and scholarships for international students 2011-12
Bursaries are primarily based on financial need. However, they often include other selection criteria, such as an active interest in a sporting or cultural past-time. They are meant to supplement, not replace, your primary source of funding, and are usually non-repayable.
International student awards
Alumni Progression Bursary
A 10 per cent fee discount is available to all students who progress to a non-government/research funded postgraduate programme at the university having completed either an undergraduate degree programme, a certain short course programmes or an exchange programme, at one of the university’s main campuses, Partner, Network or Collaborative colleges. The discount is applicable to the fee due after any other allowances have been deducted.
How to apply
You are required to request this bursary during registration. The university will verify your eligibility via our records system where possible. You may be required to produce the original qualification where this is not possible.
Gurkha Personnel Bursary
This £1,000 bursary is available to full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students who are serving in the Gurkha military or are former Gurkha military personnel. Immediate family members may also apply.
How to apply
To apply, complete an application form below and return it to Student Finance along with supporting military documentation.
Apply for the Gurkha Personnel Bursary [PDF]
Eligible students are invited to apply for the Gurkha Personnel Bursary.
Nationality Scholarship
The University of Greenwich automatically awards scholarships of £1,000 to students from certain eligible countries studying full time programmes that last for at least one academic year.
This Scholarship is not applicable to certain programmes within the School of Humanities & Social Sciences. Applicants should refer to the university’s International Fees leaflet for clarification. The scholarship is not available for part-time study or for direct entry to elements of postgraduate study where the full programme fee is not payable.
The eligible countries for 2011/12 are:
Students who commenced study in previous sessions should contact the International Office if they have any queries regarding eligibility.
How to apply
You do not need to apply for this scholarship. The university will award scholarships automatically to qualifying students.
People's Republic of China Scholarship
The university awards scholarships of up to £1,000 to students who have completed an approved programme at one of the university’s partner or link institutions in China and have progressed to an eligible programme at the university.
You do not need to apply for this scholarship. The university will award scholarships automatically to qualifying students.
Important additional information
Additional guidance notes [PDF]
Students applying for bursaries and scholarships should read these notes, conditions and guidance on bursaries and scholarships.
