History
Since the School was founded in 1845 as one of the first Government Schools of Design, as a centre of creativity promoting good design for the manufacturing industries, our role has continually evolved and redefined to reflect the needs of the communities we are part of, embracing in the late 19th century fine art and architecture education and today, digital technology.
Education
The GSA is internationally recognised as one of Europe's leading higher education institutions for education and research in the visual creative disciplines.
Career
The Glasgow School of Art offers a range of employability opportunities within the curriculum, including live projects, participation in national and international competitions, the Scottish Institute for Enterprise and a Careers Service which offers a wide range of career guidance and advice including; one to one guidance appointments, professional practice seminars and specific career resources.
The Glasgow School of Art Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to The Glasgow School of Art. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
GSA RUK Welcome Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Governor’s International Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
International Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Balmungo Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
GSA RUK Welcome Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Governor’s International Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
International Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Balmungo Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
GSA RUK Welcome Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Governor’s International Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
International Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Balmungo Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
GSA RUK Welcome Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Governor’s International Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
International Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Balmungo Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
GSA RUK Welcome Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Governor’s International Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
International Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Balmungo Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
GSA RUK Welcome Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Governor’s International Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
International Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Balmungo Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Student services
Supporting Students with Disability - Offers specific support to students who have a disability (a physical or sensory impairment, medical condition or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia).
Student Welfare - Practical support and advice about accommodation, funding and finances, childcare and the practicalities of being a student. You will also find advice for Care Leavers and Looked After Young People.
Housing services
The Glasgow School of Art offers new undergraduate and postgraduate students the opportunity to stay in one of two purpose-built halls of residence; Blythswood House, and Margaret Macdonald House.
Both sites are located in the city centre, close to amenities and travel links, and within five minutes’ walk of the main GSA Garnethill campus. All our halls are secure and fully-furnished, making your move to study in Glasgow as stress-free and comfortable as possible. Detailed information on both our halls of residence can be found using the links to the right and left of this page.
Library services
The Library of the Glasgow School of Art has one of the finest art, design and architecture collections in the UK. Our aim is to provide students and staff with access to high quality information, resources and services including access to a wide array of ICT facilities.
Medical services
Hospital treatment is free to people who are "ordinarily resident" in the UK.
To be considered ordinarily resident and entitled to free hospital treatment, you must be living in the UK on a lawful and properly settled basis for the time being. You may be asked to prove this.
Campus life
The Garnethill Campus is approximately 20 minutes walk from Glasgow's Central and Queen Street mainline railway stations. The nearest local railway station is Charing Cross and the nearest subway station is Cowcaddens. The School is easily accessed from all major approach roads, including the M8 motorway, and only 20 minutes by bus or taxi from Glasgow International Airport.
Accreditation
The Glasgow School of Art is an accredited institution of the University of Glasgow, which has validated its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes since 1992. Glasgow School of Art students have associate institution status at the University of Glasgow, which allows access to some of the facilities.