Sally Lofting Scholarship - Apply Now

This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Sally Lofting 1970, in order to support students from the Scotland and the rest of the UK in their studies in the School of Modern Languages or the School of Medicine at St Andrews.

The scholarship forms part of the Wardlaw Scholarship scheme, established in 2004 to provide financial assistance to academically gifted students who would otherwise struggle with the cost of studying at the University of St Andrews.

The scholarship is open to entrant undergraduate students. Please apply for the scholarship after you have submitted your application for a place at St Andrews - you do not need to wait until you have received an offer of a place before applying for the scholarship.

See the funding catalogue for full details and advice on applications for the Sally Lofting Scholarship.

Undergraduate study in Languages and Comparative Literature

The University of St Andrews was ranked 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for languages and linguistics by the Guardian University Guide 2026.

The ranking reflects the excellence of language and cultural studies at the School of Modern Languages. The School of Modern Languages offers a truly global approach with academic staff working in eight languages – Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Persian, Russian, and Spanish – as well as Comparative Literature.

St Andrews is a unique place to study and live. Learn more about the undergraduate degree options available through the School of Modern Languages.