The Goldsmiths University International Response Scholarship is among the most prestigious fully funded scholarships available in the UK. Designed for both undergraduate and master’s students, this scholarship provides financial support to outstanding international applicants who exhibit a strong commitment to higher education. Goldsmiths University of London is dedicated to fostering equal opportunities, ensuring that talented students, regardless of their background, can achieve academic excellence.
Established in 1904, Goldsmiths University of London is globally recognized for its innovative and creative approach to education and research. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, humanities, social sciences, computing, and business management. According to QS World Rankings, Goldsmiths ranks among the top five UK universities in art & design and communication & media studies.
Additionally, Goldsmiths University provides an inclusive and dynamic learning environment, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and research-based education. With an award-winning Career Service, the university ranks among the top three institutions in the UK for producing business founders. Over the years, Goldsmiths graduates have won prestigious awards such as Oscars, Turner Prizes, and Ivor Novello Awards, while many alumni contribute positively to society in various fields.
The Goldsmiths University International Response Scholarship 2025 is a fully funded opportunity that covers all major study-related expenses for selected students. The benefits include:
Full tuition fee waiver for the entire duration of the program.
An annual living allowance of £8,825.
Free accommodation in Goldsmiths’ student halls or a housing stipend of £200 per week.
A chance to experience British culture and enhance career opportunities internationally.
Each year, up to four students receive the Goldsmiths International Response Scholarship:
Two undergraduate students
Two postgraduate students
The number of awardees may vary depending on the available funding.
To qualify for the Goldsmiths International Response Scholarship 2025, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Hold refugee status in the UK or have an active asylum application.
Possess an offer letter for an undergraduate or taught postgraduate program at Goldsmiths University.
Provide official documentation confirming their refugee/asylum status.
Submit a financial award application within the specified deadline.
Demonstrate English language proficiency.
Be enrolling in their first undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
Exhibit academic excellence and significant achievements in their chosen field.
Ukrainian applicants seeking refuge in the UK under special Home Office arrangements are also eligible.
Students applying for the Goldsmiths University International Response Scholarship can choose from various disciplines, including:
Anthropology
Art
Computing
Design
Educational Studies
Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship
Law
Media, Communications, and Cultural Studies
Music
Politics and International Relations
Psychology
Social, Therapeutic, and Community Studies
Sociology
Visual Cultures
Applicants must complete and submit the 2025 application form available on the Goldsmiths University website within the designated dates. Students interested in Goldsmiths accommodation must apply separately and indicate their scholarship application in the notes section.
Applications open: 18 February 2025
Deadline: 26 May 2025 (midnight BST)
The selection process is highly competitive, and scholarship recipients are chosen based on merit. The process includes:
Initial shortlisting by eligibility criteria, conducted by the Scholarships Coordinator.
Evaluation by an awarding panel consisting of representatives from Admissions, Widening Participation, and the Immigration Advisory Service.
Consideration of academic achievements, responses in the application, and the applicant’s potential to contribute to their field.
The final decision on award recipients and reserve candidates.
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