Do I qualify for a Scholarship Funding Award?
Applicants must:
- 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 ten 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 (except in exceptional cases)
- Be eligible for home fees within the UK*
*Individuals who are not eligible for home fee status can be found eligible for a Schools Award if they meet all other criteria. However, in such cases funding awarded will be capped at the relevant home fee status.
2. Can I apply for a Scholarship Funding Award for more than 3 years?
The Schools 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.
3. Can I apply for a Scholarship Funding Award for a 4-year Integrated Master’s Course?
The Schools 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.
4. Will I receive funding if I study at a university outside of the UK?
Yes. You will receive an assistive grant and travel allowance grant as per UK students. Tuition fees will also be capped at UK rate (£9,535). 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.
5. How do I decide on my Insurance Offer?
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 Year (see Q 8 & Q 9 below).
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6. If I do not meet the conditions of my firm offer and the university makes me an offer for a foundation degree course should I accept this?
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.
7. What if I do not meet the conditions of my firm choice or my insurance offer?
You will need to apply through clearing and try to secure a place on an undergraduate course.
8. What if I am only offered a place on a foundation year?
Your application 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 Year?
Except in exceptional cases, you must have achieved a minimum of two E grades, or equivalent, in two Level 3/A Level subjects. You must have met the minimum attendance requirements of your courses and your school believes that a Foundation year would be beneficial to your educational development.
10. What is a scholarship?
A scholarship is financial support awarded to students during their time at university following a foundation year, undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
11. What does a scholarship consist of? What am I entitled to?
A scholarship consists of an assistive grant, travel allowance 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.
12. What is an assistive grant?
An assistive grant is money given to each student to help with living expenses incurred whilst studying abroad. This is paid in three equal instalments at the beginning of each term (e.g. September, December and March).
13. What are the different types of Scholarships?
Schools Award (HMGoG Schools Award and Non-HMGoG Schools Award)
Open to applicants who will start a course within two years of completing their Level 3 qualifications.
- HMGoG Schools Award – Students attending a HMGoG school
- Non-HMGoG Schools Award – Students not attending a HMGoG school
New Scholarship Award
Open to applicants for Postgraduate studies or second chance learners who wish to embark on a new course.
Distance Learning Award
Open to applicants who wish to undertake an online course.
Continuation of Existing Award
Open to applicants who require funding to continue with their undergraduate course and are currently Scholarship Award holders.
Foundation to Undergraduate Progression
Open to applicants who have completed a Foundation Year and wish to apply for an undergraduate course.
14. What if I do not want to study abroad?
If you do not want to study abroad, you could study at the University of Gibraltar or apply for an online course e.g. Open University.
15. How do I apply for a course at the University of Gibraltar?
You would have to apply directly to the University of Gibraltar. Once you have confirmation of your offer, you will need to follow the Scholarship Application Process on Page 6.
16. How do I apply for an online course?
You would have to apply directly to the course provider. Once you have confirmation of your offer, you will need to complete the Distance Learning Award form.
17. How do I apply for a Degree Apprenticeship?
You would have to apply through UCAS. For further information please contact DoE.