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.
- 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. 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 (£9,790). 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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).
6. 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 degree and are currently Scholarship Award holders.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.