GlasGOw Global Awards

The GlasGOw Global Awards scheme rewards University of Glasgow undergraduate students for participation in international activities while studying. If you have engaged with the international community in Glasgow or abroad by taking part in international conferences or teams, or mentoring visiting students, if you have explored the educational possibilities offered in voluntary work or a research or work placement abroad, if you have spent time in a partner institution via our various exchange / study abroad schemes, or if you have simply studied a foreign language for credit, then this is for you.

Your international activities will earn you points towards a Bronze (75+ points), Silver (150+ points) or Gold award (200+ points). Your award will be recognised on your HEAR (Higher Education Achievement Record) to mark your achievement and showcase your international profile to potential employers in your future career.

There are three activity tiers that can help you earn points toward the GlasGOw Global award:

Engage with the international scene at the University of Glasgow by learning a new language, joining an internationally orientated organisation, or become a student mentor for incoming international students.

Explore by undertaking a short-term work-based placement or period of study at another campus – an excellent way to gain an insight into another culture.

Exchange through spending time studying abroad at a partner university.

Apart from the satisfaction of recognising your achievement, as proof of your involvement in international activities, the GlasGOw Global Award could be very useful after your graduation. For example, if you apply for a postgraduate degree or job with some kind of global or international dimension.

Application process

To apply, you must be a College of Arts & Humanities student in your final year, graduating in summer 2024. If you are a student in a Joint Honours programme with the College of Social Sciences, please note that CoSS run their own GlasGOw Global awards scheme. It is up to you to choose which scheme you would like to apply to. 

You will need to submit an application form and supporting evidence by 20 May 2024.

More information and application submission guidance can be found on the CoAH GlasGOw Global Awards Moodle page. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to the CoAH International Team at arts-international@glasgow.ac.uk

Award Categories

There are three categories of GlasGOw Global awards, based on your level of engagement.

Bronze award: 75-149 points

A student who has achieved this award will have demonstrated a commitment to internationalisation and cultural awareness through undertaking academic, social and cultural activities. They will have developed some knowledge of differing international educational, social or working cultures and a good level of international awareness.

Silver award: 150-199 points

A student who has achieved this award will have demonstrated a strong commitment to internationalisation and cultural awareness through undertaking a range of academic, social and cultural activities. They will have built up a sound knowledge of differing international educational, social or working cultures and a level of cultural awareness sufficient for them to be recognised as having a strong level of international awareness.

Gold award: 200 points or more

A student who has achieved this award has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to internationalisation through voluntarily undertaking a wide range of academic, social and cultural activities. They will have built up cultural awareness and sensitivity, and sufficient knowledge of differing international educational, social or working cultures, that they can be described as a global citizen.

Head to the CoAH GlasGOw Global Moodle page to apply now!

Engage

Sub-categoryEvent typeDurationLocationPoints
Academic Taster visit Up to 5 days Overseas 15
Academic Field trip Up to 5 days Overseas 15
Academic Conference attendance Up to 5 days Overseas 10
Voluntary Secondary school 'outreaach' activities promoting understanding of 'global citizenship' Per visit Scotland 5
Social International Student Mentor Academic year Glasgow 10
Social International Student Lead Mentor Academic year Glasgow 30
Social Member of approved International Society Academic year Glasgow 10
Academic Attend a talk/presentation/seminar by visiting International Speaker Per event Glasgow 2
Academic Joint courses with overseas partners (no mobility) One semester Glasgow 10
Academic Joint courses with overseas partner (with 2-4 days abroad) One semester (with 2-4 days abroad) Overseas 15

Explore

Sub-categoryEvent TypeDurationLocationPoints
Academic Common Purpose Programme 5 days Overseas 20
Academic Research placement recognised as part of an academic course 5 days to 8 weeks Overseas 30
Practical Internships (non-compulsory) 5 days to 8 weeks Overseas 30
Practical Field trip 5 days to 8 weeks Overseas 30
Academic Summer School (UoG partner university or non-partner) 5 days to 8 weeks Overseas 30
Voluntary Voluntary work 5 days to 8 weeks Scotland 15
Voluntary Voluntary work 5 days to 8 weeks Overseas 30
Academic Language skills development (online, language cafes, classes) 5 days to 8 weeks Scotland 20
Academic MOOCs/online courses/CIVIS BIPs 5 days to 8 weeks Anywhere 20
Social Officer of SRC approved International Society 5 days to 8 weeks Glasgow 25
Practical Internship/work placement (compulsory part of degree programme) 5 days to 8 weeks Overseas 30

Exchange

Sub-categoryEvent TypeDurationLocationPoints
Academic/cultural Study abroad (Go Abroad programme) One semester Overseas 40
Academic/cultural Study abroad (Go Abroad programme) Academic year Overseas 80
Practical Internship/work placements (compulsory part of degree programme) One semester Overseas 50
Practical/cultural Language Year Abroad (SMLC only) Academic year Overseas 80
Practical/cultural Gap year working abroad Academic year Overseas 50
Social Go Abroad student ambassador Academic year Overseas 30

Important! If you went abroad for a compulsory Language Year Abroad, whether on a study exchange or work placement, you should only count this activity in your GlasGOw Global Awards application once.