Aberdeen Global Scholarship 2027 | Study in United Kingdom — University of Aberdeen
A consistent six thousand pounds every single year of a degree adds up to a meaningful total by graduation, which is exactly the kind of compounding benefit that makes this scholarship worth understanding in detail.
About the Scholarship
The Aberdeen Global Scholarship is an automatic award for self-funded, full-time, on-campus international undergraduate students starting their studies at the University of Aberdeen. Rather than a one-off payment, it provides six thousand pounds for every year of the programme, giving students a predictable, repeated reduction in tuition costs throughout their degree. The scholarship does not require a separate application, since eligibility is checked automatically once a student’s fee status and funding arrangement are confirmed, though it excludes a short list of specific programmes including Dentistry, Medicine and the DPLP route.
Scholarship Benefits
- Six thousand pounds applied automatically for every year of the undergraduate programme
- No separate scholarship application required
- Continuation of the same scholarship for students who started in a previous year
- Available across most full-time, on-campus undergraduate courses
- Compatible with other University of Aberdeen Development Trust awards
Eligibility Criteria
- Be classified as an international fee status student
- Be a new, self-funded, full-time, on-campus undergraduate student for the relevant academic year
- Not be fully sponsored or in receipt of another fully funded external or university scholarship, aside from Development Trust awards
- Not be applying for the DPLP, Dentistry or Medicine programmes
- Register as a new undergraduate student for the specific academic year the scholarship covers
- Continue meeting standard academic progression requirements to retain the award in later years
Fields of Study Covered
The scholarship applies across most full-time, on-campus undergraduate degrees at Aberdeen, with the specific exclusion of the DPLP route, Dentistry and Medicine, leaving a wide range of arts, sciences, business and social science degrees eligible.
Required Documents
- A confirmed offer letter for an eligible full-time, on-campus undergraduate programme
- Proof of international fee status and self-funded study
- Confirmation that no other fully funded scholarship is already held
- Standard UCAS or direct application documents already submitted for your course
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Apply for an eligible full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen
- Confirm your course is not on the excluded list, including Dentistry and Medicine
- Receive and accept your offer, confirming your self-funded international fee status
- Allow the university to automatically assess and apply the six thousand pound annual scholarship
- Continue meeting academic progression requirements each year to retain the award
- Contact the funding office directly if you believe you are eligible but have not received confirmation
Selection Process
There is no competitive selection panel for this scholarship, since eligibility is determined automatically once a new international undergraduate student’s self-funded status, course and starting year are confirmed against the published criteria.
Tips to Improve Your Chances
- Confirm your course is not among the excluded Dentistry, Medicine or DPLP programmes before applying
- Make sure your fee status is correctly recorded as international and self-funded during the application process
- Avoid accepting another fully funded external scholarship if you want to retain eligibility for this award
- Keep in touch with Aberdeen’s funding office if the automatic scholarship does not appear on your account as expected
- Compare this with the Saltire Scholarships as a further Scotland-wide option alongside this one
- Look at the University of Glasgow Global Leadership Scholarship if you are also weighing postgraduate study in Scotland later
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to apply separately for the Aberdeen Global Scholarship?
No, it is awarded automatically once your international fee status and self-funded undergraduate place are confirmed.
How much is the scholarship worth?
Six thousand pounds for every year of the programme, rather than a single one-off payment.
Can I combine this with another scholarship?
No, you cannot be fully sponsored or hold another fully funded scholarship, aside from specific University of Aberdeen Development Trust awards.
Are Medicine and Dentistry students eligible?
No, Dentistry, Medicine and the DPLP route are excluded from this scholarship.
Does the scholarship continue automatically in later years?
Yes, students who started on this scholarship continue to receive it in later years of their programme, subject to standard progression requirements.
Is the scholarship available for postgraduate students?
No, the Aberdeen Global Scholarship described here is for undergraduate study only.