What the funding covers
- All tuition fees. Self-funded international students pay £20,260 (€23,385) a year.
- Travel insurance.
- €1,400 a month for 24 months (€33,600), or three €1,000 advances plus €1,275 a month.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition (£20,260 a year for international students) | Covered for scholarship holders |
| Living costs | €1,400 a month for scholarship holders |
| Flights, visas and housing | From the allowance |
Who can apply
- Students from all over the world; up to 90 scholarships over four editions, no more than six per nationality.
- An upper second (2:1) or equivalent in English or another modern language, literature, history, film and media, childhood studies, anthropology, sociology, library and information studies, or arts or humanities education.
- English: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no part below 6.0. Glasgow exempts only degrees from the UK's majority English-speaking countries, which leaves out Ghana and Nigeria.
- Preference goes to applicants without a master's.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality can apply.
Documents you will need
- Scholarship application form
- Degree certificate and transcript with English translations
- Two references on headed paper, dated within 24 months
- CV
- English test certificate
- Passport photo page
How to apply
- Apply through the University of Glasgow with the scholarship application form (uploaded as a PDF).
- Upload your degree certificate and transcript with official English translations, two references on headed paper dated within 24 months, a CV, your English certificate and your passport photo page.
- Submit everything by 22 January 2027 at 13:00 UK time. Scholarship outcomes come in April 2027.
Before you apply: things to know
- Scholarship applications missing any document at the deadline are not accepted, and the English certificate must be in by then.
- Self-funded students pay a £2,000 deposit; airfares, accommodation, visas and living costs are never covered.
- One of the programme's pages still showed 2026 dates in its timeline. Use 22 January 2027.
Common questions
When is the CLMCE scholarship deadline?
22 January 2027 at 13:00 UK time. Results come in April 2027.
Where do CLMCE students study?
The first semester is at the University of Glasgow; later mobility is at Aarhus, Nantes, Tilburg or Wrocław, with optional summer schools in Vancouver or Mainz and Frankfurt.
Do Ghanaian applicants need IELTS for CLMCE?
Yes. Glasgow only exempts degrees from the UK's majority English-speaking countries.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Jan 22, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Oct 30, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Nov 13, 2026Ask your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Nov 27, 2026Write the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Dec 11, 2026Order transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Dec 25, 2026Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Jan 8, 2027Finalise every document and complete the online form
Jan 15, 2027Submit, but never on the last day
Jan 22, 2027Deadline