Stephen Young Global Leaders' Scholarship Programme (SYGL) 2026

The Stephen Young Global Leaders scholarship programme (SYGL) seeks to honour Professor Stephen Young, a former Head of the Department of Marketing and Dr Huang’s supervisor and mentor during his PhD studies.

The Charles Huang Foundation donation provides a scholarship for scholars of exceptional merit undertaking the Strathclyde MBA or an MSc on a full-time study basis (one year) in Glasgow. The SYGL scholarship programme aims to develop global leaders in society and business. Successful candidates will receive a scholarship that includes the full Strathclyde MBA/MSc fees and a stipend to cover living costs for the academic year. Alongside your MBA/MSc studies, each scholar will receive additional mentorship support and the opportunity to apply for enhanced leadership development via the Stephen Young Institute of International Business (SYIIB). You will also become a part of the wider SYIIB Community.

• Table of Content
• About University of Strathclyde
• Stephen Young Global Leaders' scholarship programme Master's Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Stephen Young Global Leaders' scholarship programme Master's Scholarship
• Stephen Young Global Leaders' scholarship programme Master's Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Stephen Young Global Leaders' scholarship programme Master's Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Stephen Young Global Leaders' scholarship programme Master's Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Stephen Young Global Leaders' scholarship programme Master's Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Stephen Young Global Leaders' scholarship programme Master's Scholarship

• Full Scholarship (Tuition and Living Costs)

Stephen Young Global Leaders' scholarship programme Master's Scholarship Courses

• Accounting & Finance
• Business
• Data Analytics
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship
• Management
• Management Science
• Marketing

Requirements for Stephen Young Global Leaders' scholarship programme Master's Scholarship Qualification

The Stephen Young Global Leaders scholarship programme is open to any outstanding candidate who believes that they meet our eligibility requirements and whose values and aspirations reflect those outlined in the scholarship’s criteria guidelines. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, women, LGBT+, disabled candidates and candidates from lower socio-economic groups.

Irrespective of your background, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. You must meet the admissions criteria for your chosen Strathclyde full-time MBA/MSc programme. Applications to the programme should be made after you have successfully completed the selection process for the SYGL scholarship and hold a scholarship award.
2. You must be able to demonstrate exceptional academic merit in your application for the Stephen Young Global Leaders scholarship programme. For example, a first -class undergraduate degree from a UK University, or equivalent academic qualification from a comparable non-UK institution.
3. You must be a self-funded student who does not have access to other sources of funding such as corporate sponsorship or alternative scholarship funding.
4. If you are shortlisted, you will be required to attend a formal interview (either in person or virtually). Attendance at interview is not a guarantee of a scholarship.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Stephen Young Global Leaders' scholarship programme Master's Scholarship

• All applications are submitted online via a formal application form.
• All applications are reviewed and then some are shortlisted by a Strathclyde Business School panel. Thereafter, a Selection Committee will be appointed to consider all shortlisted applications.
• The Selection Committee will be chaired by the Executive Dean of SBS or his/her nominee and senior academic representatives.
• Decisions of the Selection Committee shall be made by simple majority. If a decision cannot be reached, the Chair shall make the final decision.
• Recommendations will be shared with the Charles Huang Foundation, and the University will make the final decision on selection.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply for the scholarship, you should complete the following steps:

• upload your CV with the following naming convention: 'Forename_Lastname_SYGL_CV.docx', providing details of any of your publications including titles of any theses submitted
• download our essay questions: This link opens a Word document. Complete and save the document with the following naming convention: 'Forename_Lastname_SYGL_ESSAY.docx'. and upload your answers
• complete the online application form*

*the MS form needs to be completed in one sitting. There is not an option to save the form and return to it.

Please note: interviews will be held towards the end of June 2026. All candidates will be notified of their application outcome in due course.

If you have any difficulties completing any part of the application, please contact [email protected].

Contact: [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit University of Strathclyde scholarship webpage.