FAQ
- You must be resident in Gibraltar.
- Attained the age of 18 by the 1st September of the year of Award.
- Applicants for awards must have been ordinarily resident in Gibraltar for a continuous period of five years at the time the application for the award is made.
- Applicants are attending a school in Gibraltar or in the United Kingdom, or have attended such a school.
- Applicants are expected to have attained a minimum of two ‘A’ level or equivalent grades by 1st September of the year of Award.
- Be eligible for home fees within the UK* *Individuals who are not eligible for home fee status can be found eligible for a mandatory scholarship if they meet all other criteria. However, in such cases funding awarded will be capped at the relevant home fee status.
The Mandatory Scholarship funding award, typically granted by HMGoG to students upon successful completion of their A Levels, is designed to support young people with the completion of their undergraduate degree course (Level 6). However, there are some undergraduate degree courses (e.g. Dentistry and Medical Degrees) that are longer than 3 years in duration and these will be eligible for funding. Undergraduate courses in Scotland have a duration of 4 years, these courses will also be funded.
The Mandatory Scholarship funding award, typically granted by HMGoG to students upon successful completion of their A Levels, is designed to support young people with the completion of their undergraduate course (Level 6). An integrated Master’s course awards a postgraduate qualification (Level 7) and you will have to apply for funding for the 4th year of studies upon successfully completing your third year.
Yes. However, your maintenance and travel grant will be capped at the Outer London rates. For 2023 these rates were £7015 for maintenance and £1197.15 for flights. Tuition fees will also be capped. In 2022 this was for £9250 per annum. Students are advised to bear this in mind when considering universities in other countries as any costs additional to the maximum capped figures will have to be met by the student.
The conditions of your insurance offer must be considerably lower than the conditions of your first choice. In making your choices for your UCAS application you must consider courses at undergraduate level which have entry requirements which you can meet. Your aim is to secure a place in an undergraduate course. However, if you are unable to meet the entry requirements for courses at undergraduate level, you can apply for Foundation Degree courses.
No. If you do not meet the conditions of your firm offer you should accept your insurance offer if this offer is for an undergraduate degree course.
You will need to apply through clearing and try to secure a place on an undergraduate course.
You will need to submit an application which will be considered by the Scholarship Team at the DoE. Your Headteacher/Principal will be asked to state whether this pathway is in your best interests personally and/or academically. Please note that your application may not be successful.
9. What are the entry requirements to apply for a Scholarship Funding Award for a Foundation Degree?
You must have achieved a minimum of two E grades, or equivalent, in two Level 3/A Level subjects.
A scholarship is financial support awarded to students during their time at university pursing a foundation course or an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
A scholarship consists of a maintenance grant, travel allowance (flights and rail) and payment of tuition fees paid directly to the university each academic year.
The Scholarship grant covers maintenance and the University’s tuition fees. If your chosen university is not within the UK, HMGoG will cap costs as per UK rates.
A maintenance grant is an assistive grant afforded to each student to help with living expenses incurred whilst studying in the UK. This is paid in three equal instalments at the beginning of each term (e.g. September, December and March).