Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship (SYGL) 2026
Fully Funded MBA & MSc Opportunity at the University of Strathclyde
University of Strathclyde
Programme Location
• Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship (SYGL) 2026 is a prestigious fully funded postgraduate scholarship opportunity offered by the University of Strathclyde through Strathclyde Business School in Glasgow, Scotland.
The scholarship is designed to support exceptional future leaders pursuing full-time MBA or MSc programmes in business-related fields. Established through a major philanthropic contribution from the Charles Huang Foundation, the programme aims to develop globally minded professionals committed to ethical leadership, innovation, sustainability, and positive societal impact.
Named in honor of Professor Stephen Young, a respected academic and international business expert at Strathclyde Business School, the scholarship provides students with access to world-class education, executive mentorship, leadership development activities, and global networking opportunities.
Scholars will become part of a dynamic international community focused on responsible business leadership and transformative global change.
Eligibility Criteria
• Must meet admission requirements for a full-time MBA or MSc programme at Strathclyde Business School
• Must demonstrate excellent academic achievement
• Typically requires a first-class undergraduate degree or equivalent
• Strong leadership potential and commitment to responsible leadership
• Must be a self-funded applicant
• Cannot hold alternative corporate sponsorship or scholarship funding
• Open to applicants from all countries worldwide
Funding / Scholarship Benefits
Scholarship includes:
• Full tuition fee coverage
• Living stipend for accommodation and daily expenses
• Leadership development and executive mentorship
• Access to global networking opportunities
• Participation in international summer schools
• Research and innovation project opportunities
• MBA international elective opportunities with travel support
• Access to the Stephen Young Institute for International Business activities
Eligible Field of Study
• MBA
• Accounting & Finance
• Business
• Data Analytics
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship
• Management
• Management Science
• Marketing
Host Institution
• University of Strathclyde
• Strathclyde Business School
Key Dates (2026 Intake)
• Applications Open:
– 11 May 2026
• Application Deadline:
– 31 May 2026
• Interview Period:
– End of June 2026
• Programme Start Date:
– September 2026
31 mei 2026