Carnegie Trust Vacation Scholarships - Apply Now

2 December 2025

Applications are now being accepted for the Carnegie Trust Vacation Scholarships.

Open to Scottish-domiciled undergraduates from low-income households in the penultimate year of their degree, the scholarship offers the chance to undertake a funded self-led research project across the summer.

The scholarship provides an opportunity to boost research skills, gain unique experience, and will be of special interest for those looking to progress to a postgraduate degree.

Applications are welcomed from students who are from a low-income household. Applications are encouraged from students classed as mature, care-experienced, or both.

Full details of the Vacation Scholarships including the eligibility criteria, deadlines, documentation required, and application process can be found on the Carnegie Trust Vacation Scholarships webpages.