Vice-Chancellor Scholarship is an undergraduate award that covers the full first year’s tuition fee for international and EU students enrolling at Robert Gordon University. The Vice-Chancellor Scholarship applies to students coming to study any undergraduate degree at RGU for the September intake.
The scholarship is offered by Robert Gordon University (RGU) based in Aberdeen, Scotland. RGU provides industry-led undergraduate and graduate degrees, and the Vice-Chancellor’s Undergraduate Scholarship is administered by the university with awards applied upon enrolment.
Vice-Chancellor Scholarship Benefits
- Full First year’s tuition fee
- RGU only permits one university scholarship, monetary prize, or discount per offer; typically, the qualified grant that benefits the student the most is applied.
- Upon enrolling at the university, scholarships, financial awards, and discounts will be given.
- The financial grant and discount will be applied pro rata to part-time students.
- Discounts will be given at the university’s discretion.
- The larger of the total of the cash award, scholarship, or discount will be used as the most advantageous individual award for each student.
- Only self-funding students are eligible for RGU Scholarships and Awards.
Vice-Chancellor Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible, applicants must have met all conditions (excluding deposit payment) by the deadline date.
- be applying to directly enter either year 1 or year 2 of an undergraduate course at RGU
- hold an offer from Robert Gordon University for a full time on campus undergraduate course
- be classed as the university as either an international or European fee payer
- must be a self-funding student
- be applying for the September 2026 intake. Students who are joining the January 2026 intake – fast track programme students are eligible to apply for this scholarship when they begin their second year in September of that same year, but January start shorter programme students are not eligible for this scholarship
- be willing to embody the experience, by engaging with extra-curricular activities, and act as an ambassador for Robert Gordon University, by promoting the value of studying at Robert Gordon University
Required Documents
- Completed application form
- Degree Certificate
- Academic Transcript
- A Valid Passport
- CV or Resume
- English-language proof
- Other Relevant Supporting Documents
How to Apply for Vice-Chancellor Scholarship
- Applications are currently closed for September 2026 entry and will open again in the New Year for September 2027 applications.
- University scholarship, financial award and discount will be awarded upon enrolment at the University. Part-time students will have the financial award and discount applied pro-rata
- Discounts will be awarded at the discretion of the University
- The most beneficial individual award for each student, the higher of the sum of the financial award, scholarship or discount, will be applied. Only one award can be held per offer
- RGU Scholarships and Awards are for self-funding students only.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Vice-Chancellor’s Undergraduate Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, selection and how to apply based on the official RGU information.
What does the Vice-Chancellor Scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers the full first year’s tuition fee for eligible international and EU undergraduate students at Robert Gordon University. The award is applied upon enrolment at the University.
Who can apply for this scholarship?
All countries are eligible to apply. Applicants must hold an offer from Robert Gordon University for a full-time on-campus undergraduate course and be classed as an international or European fee payer and a self-funding student.
What study levels and modes are eligible?
The scholarship is available for undergraduate (Bachelor’s) level study, for full-time, on-campus attendance. It applies to students across all subject areas at RGU.
When is the application deadline?
The official deadline listed on the RGU page is June 2027. Applications for the September 2027 entry will reopen in the New Year, according to the site notice.
How are recipients selected?
Selection of successful awardees is based on academic merit, as stated on the official RGU scholarship page.
Can part-time students receive the award?
Part-time students will have the financial award and discount applied pro-rata. However, the scholarship is primarily described for full-time, on-campus undergraduate students.
Are students in January intakes eligible?
Students joining the January 2026 fast-track programme are eligible to apply when they begin their second year in September that same year. January start shorter programme students are not eligible for this scholarship.
Can I hold multiple university awards with an offer?
Only one award can be held per offer. The most beneficial individual award for each student—the higher of the sum of the financial award, scholarship or discount—will be applied.
Are scholarships guaranteed for enrolled students?
University scholarships, financial awards and discounts will be awarded upon enrolment at the University and any discounts are at the university’s discretion.
Who can I contact for questions about the scholarship?
Contact the RGU International Team with questions at the email provided on the scholarship page: [email protected].
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