Scholarships at University of Gibraltar
“I couldn’t have studied at University level had I not received the scholarship – it wasn’t an option for me. It allows me to develop my skills and secure a better future.”
Zainab Seddeki
BBA (Hons) student and Parasol Scholar
Scholarships & Bursaries
Europa Scholarships
Europa Scholarships are prestigious scholarships which are competitive and awarded for academic excellence. Europa Scholarships are open to all students and are worth a maximum of £1,500 per annum. They are available for each year of a student’s study programme, subject to continuing good academic performance and satisfactory progress.
Students will have 30 days from receipt of an offer to apply for a scholarship. For further details read ‘How to Apply‘.
Parasol Foundation Scholarships
Parasol Foundation Scholarships are available for prospective full-time undergraduate, masters and PhD University of Gibraltar students. These are very competitive and awarded for excellence, as determined by the Parasol Foundation Scholarships Selection Panel (‘the Selection Panel’). Typically 1-2 applicants are successful every year.
These scholarships are for exceptional students who are unable to fund their studies with the University. An initial income household assessment is required for preliminary consideration and proof of excellent academic qualifications.
Applications are particularly welcome from women in the local and regional area wishing to study STEM related courses such as Computing, Marine and Environmental Science and Business Management.
These scholarships typically cover full programme tuition fees and may also subsidise the cost of accommodation.
More information on the Parasol Foundation is available here.
The deadline for applications is the 14th of June 2023. Students will have 30 days from receipt of an offer to apply for a scholarship. For further details read ‘How to Apply‘.
Barzilai Foundation Scholarship
The Barzilai Foundation Scholarship is designed to provide educational access for high-potential students who are unable to fully fund their studies through other scholarships or their own finances. The scholarship is available for deserving students enrolling in select programmes, who will need to explain their financial need and demonstrate appropriate evidence as part of their application.
Students enrolled in the following University of Gibraltar programs may be eligible:
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BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
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BSc (Hons) Maritime Science with Cadetship program
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Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)
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BSc (Hons) Computing and Entrepreneurship
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Master in Marine Science & Climate Change
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Master in Environmental Science & Climate Change
The Barzilai Foundation Scholarship covers the remaining tuition fees after all other grants, scholarships, and discounts have been applied. It can be renewed for the duration of your programme, provided you maintain your enrolment and achieve satisfactory academic progress.
The deadline for applications is the 5th July 2023. Students will have 30 days from receipt of a University offer to apply for a scholarship and they will need to complete the relevant scholarship application forms (via request from our admissions team) and provide evidence of financial need and other extenuating circumstances.
The Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society (FOGHS) Bursary and Grant
The FOGHS funding is intended to support University of Gibraltar’s postgraduate students who are enrolled in either the PhD Programme or the MSc in Marine Science and Climate Change. The funding is aimed at supporting student’s research projects.
The scheme is open to a range of disciplines provided that the ultimate aim of the projects is to benefit Gibraltar by preserving its fabric, heritage, history, environment, way of life as well as to promote a sense of heritage between the UK and Gibraltar.
The FOGHS PhD Student Bursary is an annual £1,000 award conferred on one individual through a process of competition.
The FOGHS MSc in Marine Science and Climate Change Grant is an annual £500 grant conferred on one or more individuals through a process of competition.
The University’s Research Office notifies eligible students when the relevant application windows open (i.e. PhD or MSc) and supports students throughout the application process.
For further information, please contact researchoffice@unigib.edu.gi
