Global Community Bursary

Other eligibility requirements

Scholarships will be awarded to talented and ambitious students who want to make a positive impact on the economy and society, but who face financial barriers. 

To be considered for the bursary you must: 

• be classified as an international student for fee purposes 
• have applied for an eligible Business Masters programme* for 2026/27 before 21 June 2026 and be holding an offer
• come from a low-income country or from a lower-income household in a country underrepresented at the Business School
• demonstrate an excellent academic track record, and be predicted to achieve or have achieved a Bachelors degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent 
• show how your background and life experiences have encouraged you to make an impact on your community
• demonstrate how Masters study at the Business School will help you achieve your short and long-term career objectives
• not hold any other scholarship or bursary contributing to the cost of living. 

The award may be held in conjunction with any scholarships supporting fees only.

The bursary is conditional on meeting all offer conditions, being granted a visa and registering for the course initially applied for academic year 2026/27. 

Awards will not be deferred if holders cannot commence their studies in 2026/27. 

Awards will not be extended should a student need to extend their studies beyond the standard 12-month study period.

*Excludes Executive Leadership Level 7 Apprenticeship / MSc. Applicants to this course are not eligible for the Global Community Bursary.