Location: United Kingdom
Program: Undergraduate & Postgraduate Programs
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: Duration of Program
Deadline: July 14, 2026
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The University of Salford Global Gold Excellence Scholarship is a prestigious merit-based award supporting high-achieving international students to pursue full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught study at the University of Salford in the United Kingdom. There is no separate application process; all eligible international applicants are automatically assessed for the scholarship when they apply for their chosen programme, and those successfully offered the award must accept their offer of admission and pay the tuition fee deposit by the deadline specified in their offer letter to receive the funding. Students who qualify for both the Global Gold and Global Silver Excellence Awards will receive the higher-value award, as only one scholarship may be held at a time in line with the university’s terms and conditions.
The University of Salford is a dynamic public research university located in Salford, Greater Manchester, just a short distance from the heart of one of England’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities. With a strong applied research focus and deep industry connections particularly in media, technology, health, engineering, and the built environment Salford is consistently recognised for its commitment to employability, innovation, and real-world impact. Home to MediaCityUK, one of the UK’s leading media and digital hubs, the university offers international students a unique environment where academic study and professional practice converge, preparing graduates for careers across the UK and beyond.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- £3,500 per year for undergraduate students (from September 2026, renewable for every year of study)
- £3,000 tuition for postgraduate taught (Master’s) students
- Automatic consideration upon application — no separate scholarship application required
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must be an international student applying for the first year of full-time study on an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate taught Master’s programme at the University of Salford
- Undergraduate applicants must hold an offer for an eligible programme and achieve A-Level grades of ABB or the equivalent qualification from their country (country-specific equivalencies are listed on the university’s country pages)
- Postgraduate applicants must hold an offer for an eligible programme, achieve a first-class degree, and meet all offer conditions by the deadline specified in the offer letter
- Students on the following programmes are not eligible: MA Wildlife Documentary Production and any postgraduate research courses
- Must not already hold a 100% scholarship or be fully sponsored; only one University of Salford scholarship may be held at a time — the one with the highest value applies
- Must accept the offer of admission and pay the tuition fee deposit by the deadline specified in the offer letter to receive the funding
- Undergraduate students must maintain a good academic record throughout their studies to continue receiving the scholarship in subsequent years
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
The University of Salford Global Gold Excellence Scholarship requires no separate application and is assessed automatically as part of each international applicant’s programme application, with eligibility determined by the academic qualifications presented at the time of application specifically, an A-Level grade of ABB or equivalent for undergraduate applicants, or a first-class degree for postgraduate applicants alongside confirmation that the chosen programme is an eligible full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught course; successful applicants are notified through their offer letter and must formally accept the offer and pay the required tuition fee deposit by the stated deadline to activate the award, with undergraduate recipients required to maintain a good academic record throughout their studies to continue receiving the scholarship in each subsequent year.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
