Magnusson Fund

Take a giant leap with a Magnusson Award

We want to hear from Glasgow Caledonian students in their second year and upwards and early career researchers with big ambitions who want to step out of their comfort zone to explore, learn, help others, and have new life experiences, locally and around the globe, all in the name of the Common Good.

The Magnusson Fund offers awards of up to £5,000, supported by donors including Sir Alex Ferguson and Santander. If you want to bring your dream project to life - take action and make it happen!

Download the 2024 Magnus Magnusson Awards brochure

We are currently accepting applications from GCU students in their second year upwards, and researchers in the early stages of their academic careers.


Closing date: Monday 17th February 2025, 5pm

For further information on applying to the Magnusson Fund please contact Susan Rodger on 0141 331 8348 or susan.rodger@gcu.ac.uk.

Read more about our previous award winners below where you will see the variety of projects supported and the impact they have had.

Previous Magnus Magnusson Award winners

Read more about our previous award winners below where you will see the variety of projects supported and the impact they have had.

Student Life, undergraduate students in one of GCU's breakout areas

How to Apply

GCU students in their second year upwards, and researchers in the early stages of their academic careers can apply by Monday 17th February 2025, 5pm

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Watch how the Magnus Magnusson Awards have been used previously o help GCU students realise their dreams for the Common Good.


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