Business Analytics scholarships

Scholarships for students on our Business Analytics MSc programme

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There are two separate awards for high-performing students who hold an offer of a place on MSc Business Analytics.

At a glance

Study level Master's-level postgraduate taught students
Fee status Home students, International students (about fee status)
Year of entry 2026
Based on Academic or professional excellence.
Amount £5,000
How to apply

Applicants must hold an offer for the Business Analytics MSc programme and complete the application form for their chosen scholarship.

There are two different scholarships available, and you should choose the one most relevant to your fee status, experience and career aspirations.

Fulgoni Scholarship

The Fulgoni Scholarship is intended for students who can demonstrate either academic or professional excellence.

About Gian Fulgoni

Gian Fulgoni is a pioneering figure in the global marketing analytics industry and one of Lancaster University Management School’s most distinguished alumni. After completing his MA in Marketing at Lancaster, he went on to become Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of comScore Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a world-leading digital analytics company.

Across a career spanning more than four decades, Gian built and led two highly successful companies that are listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange: Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) and comScore Inc. His visionary approach helped revolutionise market research through the innovative use of business and marketing analytics. His achievements have been widely recognised: in 1992, he received the Wall Street Transcript Award for outstanding contributions as CEO of IRI. He was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and, in 2008, was inducted into the Chicago Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame. Gian has also served on the boards of numerous public companies.

In honour of his contributions to industry and entrepreneurship, Gian Fulgoni was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Lancaster University. As a dedicated alumnus, he continues to support the next generation of marketing leaders by generously funding scholarships for high-performing students, continuing a legacy that mirrors his lifelong commitment to innovation, excellence, and shaping the future of marketing analytics.

Fulgoni Scholarship application form

Robinson Scholarship

The Robinson Scholarship is intended for an outstanding applicant from a developing country to contribute toward the cost of tuition fees.

About Eddie Robinson

Eddie Robinson studied a Master's in Operational Research at Lancaster University in 1971-72. After leaving Lancaster, he went on to lead service delivery and finance for Mars Incorporated in Europe and the USA. Since 2003, he has generously sponsored a scholarship for high-performing students from a developing country and visited Lancaster several times.

Robinson Scholarship application form

Eligibility for both awards

  • You must hold an offer of study for the MSc Business Analytics for 2026 entry.
  • The Robinson Scholarship is for an applicant from a developing country.
  • Applicants must not be in receipt of any other source of funding from an external funding body

Further information

  • The scholarship is awarded as a tuition fee waiver and is deducted from your fees when you register at the University.
  • All offer conditions must be met or exceeded.
  • All other entry requirements must be met.
  • An offer of a scholarship is conditional upon acceptance by the offer deadline.
  • There are no cash alternatives available for these scholarships.
  • The award is for September 2026 entry only and cannot be deferred to a subsequent year of study.
  • The Fulgoni and Robinson Scholarships can be combined with other Lancaster University scholarships.

How to apply

  • To apply for these scholarships, please fill out the application form for your chosen scholarship before the closing date of 30 June 2026.
  • Successful applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by the end of July 2026.

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