Overview
Scholarship type
Number of scholarships to award
Grant
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- other
Description
GCU is happy to announce that we have funded places from The Data Lab and Scottish Funding Council (SFC) to provide full-fees funding opportunities for the following programmes for September start students who are an ordinary resident in Scotland.
Benefits
Funding for your studies
Scholarship funding that covers your MSc fees and includes access to our dynamic programme of professional learning and placements
Skills and training
50+ hours of relevant training across the academic year to enhance your CV.
Masterclasses aligned with key industry trends to deepen your knowledge.
Real-world experience
Apply for a paid industrial placement to gain hands-on experience.
Take part in the Innovation Challenge, sponsored by industry partners.
Networking and community
Attend networking and industry events to build professional connections.
Connect with MSc alumni and the wider Data Lab Community to access guidance, expertise, and support.
Eligibility
Applicants must have applied and received an offer for the full-time or part-time programmes below commencing September:
- MSc Big Data Technologies
- MSc Applied Business Analytics
- MSc User Experience and Interaction Design
Full tuition fee scholarships are available for students who meet the Scottish Government’s residency condition, that is, they are an “ordinary resident” in Scotland. EU students with settled or pre-settled status may be eligible
- International fee-paying students cannot apply
- EU citizens who have not received pre-settlement status are no longer eligible to apply.
Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement, motivation and financial circumstances.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Locations
Nationality
Study experience required
Age
Application
Application deadline
You can apply for the scholarship online, by clicking the APPLY NOW button.
Deadline for applying for scholarship Friday 31 July 2026.