Art History Postgraduate Taught funding

• Chevening Scholarships

  For students from eligible countries who are considered outstanding scholars with leadership potential. For further details, please consult the University webpages on this award.

• Gibson-Sykora Scholarship

  This scholarship is available to entrant taught or research postgraduate students from Poland. For further details, please consult the University webpages on this award.

• R&A Ransome Scholarship

  For students from Canada, Mexico and the USA who are academically qualified, well-rounded students and who have demonstrated leadership skills. For further details, please consult the University webpages on this award.

• St Andrews Education for Palestinian Students

  For Palestinian students resident in the West Bank, Gaza or one of the Palestinian Refugee Camps, who have completed a first degree at a university in the West Bank, Gaza or Lebanon. For further details, please consult the University webpages on this award.

• Saïd Foundation Scholarships

  For students from Syria, Lebanon, Jordan or Palestine; for courses which will be of use to home country or the Middle East region. For further details, please consult the University webpages on this award.

• St Andrews Sanctuary Scholarship

  Open to any applicant that meets one of the Home Office categories at fee assessment stage commencing a new course of study: Asylum Seeker, Refugee, Humanitarian Protection, limited or Discretionary leave to remain. For further details, please consult the University webpages on this award.

• Santander - St Leonard's Masters Scholarship

  For postgraduate taught applicants who have previous attended a widening participation scheme or received a financial needs-based scholarship at St Andrews for their undergraduate degree. For further details, please consult the University webpages on this award.

• Santander Masters Scholarships

  For postgraduate taught students from any country who can demonstrate academic excellence as well as broader personal capabilities and achievements. For further details, please consult the University webpages on this award.

• Santander- St Leonard's Postgraduate College Masters Scholarships

  For postgraduate students who have graduated from the University of St Andrews in the last three years. For further details, please consult the University webpages on this award.

• Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust Museum and Gallery Studies Award

  The School of Art History at the University of St Andrews invites applications for the Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust Museum and Gallery Studies (MGS) Award. The award is worth £5000, and is open to those aiming for a future career as a curator of art. A condition for the scholarship is that the applicant's curatorial focus relates closely to art history.

  The award will be granted to a student who is commencing their studies in September 2023 on one of the following MGS/MHS postgraduate options:

  • Full time MLitt
  • MSt(Res)
  • MPhil
  • PhD in Museum and Gallery Studies.

  The funds will in the first instance be used to cover tuition fees. Any outstanding funds may be used to cover research expenses including travel, materials, rights and reproductions, etc.

  Applicants must have been offered a place on the MGS/MHS postgraduate programme and have a first degree in Art History or related subject or have other supporting evidence of a commitment to a career as a curator of art.

  Applicants will be required to upload a personal statement, academic transcript and a CV.

  This award is available for application through the Scholarships and Funding catalogue.

  If you have applied for the MLitt, you can access the catalogue by logging into My Application. You should wait until the next working day after submitting your MLitt application before attempting to access My Application. 

  If you have applied for the MPhil or PhD, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the Scholarships and Funding catalogue.

  The application deadline is 3rd April 2023.

• Accommodation Award

  This scholarship can be used in either private or University accommodation. Prospective students can apply for financial support towards their accommodation costs. For further details, please consult the University webpages on this award.

St Leonards Widening Participation Research Scholarship

For postgraduate doctoral applicants who have previously attended a widening participation scheme or received a financial needs-based scholarship at St Andrews for their undergraduate degree. For further details, please consult the University webpages on this award.