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Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Global Grants offers 10 grants awards of up to £5,000 each for undergraduates to attend a summer or winter school at an ACU member university.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
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ACU Global Grants Abstract
- Host: Association of Commonwealth Universities
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-Asia || Study-In-Africa || Study-In-Australia || Study-In-Canada || Study-In-Europe || Study-In-UK
- Category: Scholarships || Undergraduate Scholarships || Grants
- Benefits:
- Grant up to £5,000
- Eligibility: Commonwealth Countries
- Deadline: August 26, 2026
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Association of Commonwealth Universities Global Grants Details
The ACU Global Grants provide undergraduate students at ACU member universities with funding to attend short-term academic programmes (‘summer’ or ‘winter’ schools), hosted by an ACU member institution in a different Commonwealth country.
The grants aim to support academic development, international experience, and knowledge exchange for students across the Commonwealth.
A number of these grants are funded by the kind legacy of the HW Paxton Trust.
ACU Global Grants 2026 Benefits
The ACU Global Grants offers the following benefits;
- 10 awards of up to GBP 5,000 are available.
- Five awards are allocated for citizens of the United Kingdom, under the funding of the HW Paxton Trust.
- Five awards are allocated for citizens of (or those holding refugee status in) Commonwealth countries (excluding the United Kingdom)
Eligible Programmes for Association of Commonwealth Universities Global Grants
The Grants support:
- Summer Schools
- Winter Schools
Association of Commonwealth Universities Global Grants Requirements
To be eligible for the Association of Commonwealth Universities Global Grants, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- be registered as an undergraduate student at an ACU member institution.
- be a citizen of (or hold refugee status in) a Commonwealth country.
- identify a programme that is related to their studies, which must:
- be a short-term academic programme (‘summer’ or ‘winter’ school)
- be in a Commonwealth country at an ACU member institution.
- have an official start date between 1 December 2026 and 31 August 2027.
- provide a letter of institutional support from either a departmental head or academic/course supervisor at their university and a letter of support from the proposed programme host.
Association of Commonwealth Universities Global Grants 2026 Required Documents
While applying for the Association of Commonwealth Universities Global Grants 2026, you will be required to submit the following documents;
- Institutional support letter
- Host institution support letter
- Proof of undergraduate enrolment
- Proof of citizenship (or refugee status)
How To Apply for ACU Global Grants 2026
To apply for the ACU Global Grants 2026, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- Identify a suitable summer or winter school at an ACU member university.
- Register for a MyACU account if they do not already have one.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload all required supporting documents before the deadline.
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
Deadline: August 25th, 2026
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