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Grants and Awards: Overseas Students

This page gives information about scholarships available to students who are classified as Overseas for fee purposes. Students from Europe should consult our pages giving information on scholarships for students from the UK and EU.

In addition to the awards below, please check the New Scholarships web page for the latest taught and research postgraduate awards available within the University, including any that are available for Overseas students .

Further information about funding and the various financial aspects of studying in the UK can be found on the Prospects Website and the British Council Website.

Taught/Masters

PhD/Research

Africa Educational Trust

Please see http://www.africaeducationaltrust.org for further details of scholarships provided.

Aga Khan Foundation

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant: 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June. The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master's level courses but is also willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, when doctoral degrees are necessary for the career objectives of the student.

For further information, please see the Aga Khan Foundation Website.

Beit Trust

Postgraduate fellowships are available to support postgraduate study or research in the UK. Applicants must be under 30 years of age (35 in the case of medical doctors) and university graduates domiciled in Zambia (4 fellowships), Zimbabwe (4) or Malawi (2).

For further information please write to scholarships@beittrust.org.uk , or go to the Beit Trust Scholarships webpage.

British Chevening Scholarships

These scholarships, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the British Council, are prestigious awards which enable over 2300 international students to study in the UK every year, usually for Masters degrees.

Scholarships are offered in over 150 countries and enable talented graduates and young professionals to become familiar with the UK and gain skills which will benefit their countries.

You must apply to the British Embassy/ High Commission or The British Council in the country of which you you are a citizen. As the programme is so diverse, there isn't a single timetable for applications, so please refer to the British Chevening Scholarship Website for further details.

British Federation of Women Graduates

The British Federation of Women Graduates has limited funds to make awards to women graduates undertaking postgraduate research in Great Britain (ie, all of the United Kingdom except Northern Ireland). These awards are made without reference to financial need.

If you have a query about eligibility please write to the Secretary of BFWG at awards@bfwg.org.uk.

Further details can be found at the BFWG website.

British Marshall Scholarships

Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the UK. Each scholarship is held for two years and is available in any subject discipline. Up to 40 scholarships are awarded annually. The scholarships cover university fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, research and daily travel, air fares and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse.

The deadline for application for a 2010 Scholarship has now passed. The new form for the 2011 Scholarship will be available in the spring. The deadline for the 2011 Scholarship will be in the first week of October 2010.

For more details regarding the scholarship programme please refer to the Marshall Scholarship Website.

Canadian Federation of University Women Fellowships and Awards

CFUW Fellowships and Awards of up to $13,000 are available for funding academic year 2010-2011. 

All applicants must:

  1. Hold at least a bachelors degree or equivalent from a recognised university;
  2. Have been accepted into, or be currently enrolled in, her proposed program and place of study for academic year 2010-2011; and
  3. Be a Canadian citizen or have landed immigrant status or permanent residence in Canada.

For further details of the awards available please visit: www.cfuw.org

Canon Collins Educational Trust for Southern Africa

CCETSA provides scholarships to students from or in the countries of southern Africa who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree (normally a one year Masters degree) in the UK. Both partial and full scholarships are awarded annually. For further information please see http://www.canoncollins.org.uk/students/studentsUK.shtml

Charles Wallace Trusts

These trusts provide grants for postgraduate students from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Burma/Myanmar.

For further information please see http://www.wallace-trusts.org.uk.

Clan Campbell Educational Foundation Scholarship

Two newly established scholarships in memory of Hugh Moore and Jim Campbell will be given to qualified applicants annually in the amount of $1,000.

Applicants must be presently enrolled in a college or university, or have a letter of acceptance to a college or university in a program of at least two years' duration.

Contact: Donald D. Campbell, CCEF Secretary, 4031 Ellicott Street, Alexandria, VA 22304-1011 for more details.

Clan Donald Scholarship of University Study in Scotland

$7,500 awarded for graduate study at a Scottish university.

For further details, please contact:

Robert C. Galbraith
Secretary, Clan Donald Educational and Charitable Trust
1565 Lenora Drive
Pittsburg, PA 15237
(412) 367-3396

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan

These and other types of awards are available, allowing students and staff from Commonwealth countries to study in the UK.

For further information about the awards please see the CSFP Website.

Further details about the application process for applicants who wish to study in the UK, including the application form and prospectus, can be found on the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website.

Commonwealth Scholarships: Developed Countries

Commonwealth Scholarships for students from the developed Commonwealth to study at the University of St Andrews are now available.

These Scholarships apply to candidates from Australia, The Bahamas, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Cyprus, Malta, New Zealand, and Singapore. There is a nominating agency for Commonwealth Scholarships in each Commonwealth country.

All applications should be made through a candidate's local Agency in their home country. For more details, please see the CSC website.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (DFiD)

This scheme is designed for students from Commonwealth countries who are unable, for financial reasons, to come to the UK, and who fall outside the ambit of other British Government schemes.

Details for 2010 entry to follow soon.

Crockett Scholarship for University Study in Scotland

The James E. Crockett Educational and Charitable Trust has been established in order to promote the happy relationship now existing between Scotland and the United States. The Trust will offer a scholarship of $5,000.00 for graduate study during the next academic year at one of the following Scottish universities: University of Aberdeen, St. Andrews University, University of Edinburgh or University of Glasgow.

Applications should be mailed to the Secretary of the Trust, James A. Crockett, 1317 North Palmway, Lake Worth, Florida 33460 so as to be received on or before February 1 of the year in which the academic year begins.

FCO/OSI Chevening Scholarships

Scholarships are available for study for the MLitt International Strategy & Economics, the MLitt Middle East and Central Asian Security Studies and the MLitt Peace and Conflict Studies.

Each scholarship provides tuition fees at the University of St. Andrews, a stipend to cover living costs (for one person only), a thesis and study travel allowance and return air travel from the scholar's home country.  The scholarships are open to applicants from Indonesia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.   

Details of how to apply may be found on this webpage: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/scholarship/focus_areas/uk/saintandrews

Please note that when applying to the University as per the instructions on the above webpage, you must apply using the "Application To Postgraduate Study" form and not the online application form.  The form, as well as instructions regarding supporting documentation, can be found next to "FCO/OSI Chevening Applicants" on the degree type list on this webpage: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/admissions/pg/Applicationprocess/Howtoapply/

Deadline for 2010 entry applications is the 4th February 2010.

Karim Rida Said Foundation

The KRSF is able to provide full or partial scholarships for Masters degrees at the University of St Andrews and other participating universitites, depending on the level of financial need. All the Foundation asks of its scholars is that they return to their own country or another country of the Arab League immediately upon completion of their studies and remain there for at least three years.

To apply for a Karim Rida Said Scholarship you need to:

  • have a good first degree;
  • provide evidence of your proficiency in English;
  • be under forty years of age;
  • be Iraqi, Jordanian, Lebanese, Palestinian or Syrian, normally resident in the Arab world and not hold any form of British residency;
  • demonstrate that your chosen course of study will be of use to your home country or the Middle East region;
  • have at least two years' work experience;
  • apply for a place on a course in Britain;
  • sign a binding undertaking to return to your home country or a country of the Arab League for a set period.

To apply please visit http://www.saidfoundation.org/

R. Harper Brown Memorial Scholarship

The Illinois Saint Andrew Society is pleased to sponsor this scholarship program which honors the legacy of R. Harper Brown, Illinois Saint Andrew Society Governor, Clansman of the year and co-Chair of the Kith and Kin campaign. The purpose of this Scholarship Fund is to assist in defraying the cost of an American student's study at a university in Scotland.

Eligibility: At least a graduating senior in high school with an acceptance and intention to attend university in Scotland or a student at an accredited American college or university looking for a study abroad experience.

Selection Criteria:

  • Scholastic achievement
  • Potential for future activities that would make a contribution to the Illinois Saint Andrew Society and the greater Scottish community
  • Preference will be given to applicants who reside within 100 miles of the greater Chicago area
  • Preference will be given to ISAS members their children and grandchildren

For more information please visit http://www.chicago-scots.org/scholarship.html

Ransome Trust Scholarship

For students from North America who will be studying at St Andrews for a one year Masters degree. There are three postgraduate scholarships covering full tuition fees for each year of study, full accommodation fees in University accommodation (or comparable fees towards private costs), a fixed travel allowance and a book allowance. The deadline for applications is 28 February each year. 

Application forms and further details of the award can be found here: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/develop-2/ransome/

Rwandan University Scholarships Scheme (RUSS)

For more information please contact the scheme organiser, Professor Gerda Siann.

Email: gerdasiann@yahoo.co.uk

Phone: 0131 554 4919

Scotland's Saltire Scholarships

This exciting scholarship opportunity is open to Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US nationals and is aimed at encouraging bright, talented and hard working individuals to live, work and study in Scotland.

Awards worth £2000 each are available towards the cost of tuition fees for full time Masters Programmes in a wide range of subject areas.

For further information, and instructions on how to apply, please see http://www.scotlandscholarship.com/.

Application Forms must be sent to: Scholarships Administrator, Admissions, University of St Andrews, St Katharine's West, The Scores, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9AX, Scotland.  If you have any queries regarding your application, please contact Alice Carradice in Admissions: scholarships@st-andrews.ac.uk

The application deadline is 11th June 2010.

Scottish Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (SORSAS)

SORS awards provide funding to help outstanding full time postgraduate research students from outside the UK and European Union.  Each award covers the difference between the Overseas rate of tuition fee and the Home (UK/EU) rate of tuition fee charged by the University.  SORS awards do not cover the Home/EU fee element, maintenance or travel expenses.

The awards may be held in any field of study.  The only criteria for these awards are academic excellence and research potential.

To be eligible for a SORS award:

  • You must be liable for overseas tuition fees;
  • You must be able to demonstrate outstanding merit and research potential. Applicants must either possess a first class honours degree or international equivalent (normally defined as being within the top 10% of your graduating cohort) or hold a Master's degree with distinction;
  • You must not have held a SORS or ORS award before;
  • The School in which you wish to study must have made you an offer of a full time PhD place at the University of St Andrews OR You will be a current student who will be entering the second year of full time PhD study at the University of St Andrews at the start of or during the 2010/11 academic year, i.e. between September 2010 and August 2011 (inclusive).

Please note that SORS are no longer available for MPhil courses.

Candidates who are successful in obtaining a SORS award may be eligible to receive an additional scholarship from the University of St Andrews to cover the Home (UK) rate of tuition fees and a contribution towards living costs. To be considered for the Home fee waiver and maintenance stipend, you will be required to supply an additional statement on the application form providing details of your financial situation and your need for this extra funding.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 19th February 2010.

The application form can be downloaded here: 2010/11 SORSAS Application Form (PDF, 287 KB)

St Andrews Society of the State of New York

Open to students of Scottish or American descent who have graduated from an American university and have a New York address. Students will be required to study at any university in Scotland for one year.

For further information, please see http://www.standrewsny.org. The closing date is 1 December each year.

Saint Andrews Society of Washington DC

Several awards are available for postgraduate study.

Please see the Society website for further information.

UK 9/11 Scholarships Fund

The United Kingdom 9/11 Scholarships Fund provides awards for study in higher or further education in the United Kingdom to children or dependants of victims of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.

Scholarships are offered for:

  • Undergraduate courses lasting up to four years and leading to a degree at a recognised higher education institution in the UK;
  • Masters courses at recognised higher education institutions in the UK;
  • Courses leading to a recognised qualification at a further education institution in the UK;
  • Accredited study periods of up to one year's length at recognised British higher education institutions for students whose college or university has an exchange agreement with a partner institution in the UK.

Further information can be found on the British Council Website.

US-UK Fulbright Commission

The US-UK Fulbright Commission provides scholarships to qualified US citizens who wish to study at Masters or Doctoral level at an educational institution in the UK. There are approximately 20 awards each year. The Commission looks for evidence of academic excellence, leadership, outstanding references and strong reasons for coming to the UK.

Please consult the Fulbright Commission Website for further information.

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Student Recruitment & Admissions
University of St Andrews
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