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STEPHEN YOUNG GLOBAL LEADERS’ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

Application Deadline: 31 May 2026

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Programme (SYGL) seeks to honour Professor Stephen Young, a former Head of the Department of Marketing and Dr. Charles Huang’s supervisor and mentor during his PhD studies. In his memory, the Charles Huang Foundation donation will fund up to five scholarship awards each year for scholars of exceptional merit undertaking the Strathclyde MBA/MSc at Strathclyde Business School on a full-time study basis (one year) in Glasgow starting September 2026.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Stephen Young Global Leaders scholarship programme is open to any outstanding candidate who believes that they meet their eligibility requirements and whose values and aspirations reflect those outlined in the scholarship’s criteria guidelines. They 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.

Study modes eligibility: Full Time

Fee Status: England or N. Ireland or Rep. Ireland or Wales, Home (Scottish), International

Subject eligibility: Accounting & finance, Business, Data analytics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Management, Management science, Marketing.

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

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.

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.

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.

If you are shortlisted, you will be required to attend a formal interview (either in person or virtually). Attendance at an interview is not a guarantee of a scholarship.

    BENEFIT:

    Value: Full Scholarship (Tuition and Living Costs)

    Number of scholarships: Up to five

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    UNESCO SULTAN QABOOS PRIZE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

    Application Deadline: 15 June 2026

    LOCATION: France

    Applications open for the 2026 UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Conservation. Nominations are now open for the 2026 edition of the UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Conservation, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the protection and management of the environment worldwide. 

    ELIGIBILITY:

    The prize honours individuals, groups, institutes, or organizations that have made significant contributions to environmental conservation in line with UNESCO’s mission. Eligible achievements may include environmental and natural resources research, environmental education and training, awareness-raising initiatives, and activities related to the establishment and management of protected areas such as Biosphere Reserves, World Heritage sites, and UNESCO Global Geoparks. 

    Nominations must be submitted by governments or non-governmental organizations maintaining official relations with UNESCO; self-nominations are not accepted.  

    Each submission should include: 

    A completed nomination form

    A written recommendation, and

    The names of three independent referees familiar with the candidate’s work.  

    The deadline for nominations is 15 June 2026, and submissions should be sent to the Secretariat of the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme (mab@unesco.org).  

    UNESCO particularly encourages nominations supporting female candidates, reflecting the Organization’s commitment to gender equality and inclusive leadership in environmental conservation.   

    BENEFIT:

    Awarded every two years, the prize includes a certificate and a financial award of US$100,000 and will be presented during the World Science Forum in November 2026.  

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