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 Scholarships
Parasol 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 Scholarships Selection Panel (‘the Selection Panel’). During the 2022/23 selection process only 0.4% of applicants were successful.
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.
These scholarships typically cover full programme tuition fees and may also subsidise the cost of accommodation.
Students will have 30 days from receipt of an offer to apply for a scholarship. For further details read ‘How to Apply‘.
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
