Global British Citizens Scholarship 2026/2027 – Study in London at Home Fee Rates

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The Global British Citizens Scholarship is a tuition fee reduction award designed for UK citizens classified as international students. Offered by London Metropolitan University, this scholarship allows eligible students to study at home fee rates, significantly reducing the cost of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in London.

Scholarship Overview

• Institution: London Metropolitan University
• Study Level: Undergraduate & Postgraduate
• Study Location: London (on-campus)
• Start Dates:
  • September 2026
  • January 2027
  • May 2027
• Type: Tuition fee reduction (automatic award)

Scholarship Benefits

• Tuition reduced to home student fee level
• Significant savings compared to international fees

Example Savings:

Undergraduate:

• Home Fee: £9,535/year
• Scholarship Value: £9,965 – £11,465/year

Postgraduate (varies by school):

• Up to £10,250 reduction depending on course

Total Value Examples:

• Up to £45,860 over 4 years (undergraduate)
• Around £9,000 for a 1-year master’s programme

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a new student applying for a full degree programme
• Hold UK citizenship (British Citizen passport required)
• Be classified as an international fee payer
• Have an offer for a full-time course at a London campus
• Have the right to live and work in the UK

Country Eligibility

• Open to UK citizens with international fee status only

How to Apply

• No separate application required
• Apply for a degree at London Metropolitan University
• If eligible, the scholarship is automatically applied

Selection Process

• Automatically assessed during admission
• Applied once:
  • Offer is issued
  • Eligibility criteria are confirmed

Important Notes

• Cannot be combined with other scholarships at the university
• Only for full-time, on-campus programmes
• Not available for:
  • Distance learning
  • Short courses (PG Dip, PG Cert, etc.)
  • Selected specialised programmes
• Scholarship is renewable annually (undergraduate only)
• Deferring admission may result in loss of eligibility

Not Eligible If You Hold:

• British Overseas Territories Citizen (BOTC)
• British National (Overseas) (BN(O))
• British Overseas Citizen (BOC)
• British Protected Person (BPP)
• British Subject status

Why This Scholarship Matters

This scholarship removes one of the biggest barriers for UK citizens living abroad — high international tuition fees. By allowing eligible students to pay home fees, it:

• Makes UK education more accessible
• Reduces financial burden significantly
• Opens doors to studying in London
• Supports global British talent returning for higher education

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Global British Citizens Scholarship 2026