The University of St Andrews offers a range of scholarships to support current postgraduates who will be travelling as part of their degree.

St Leonard's College Postgraduate Travel Awards

The Graduate School at St Leonard’s College is pleased to announce the Postgraduate Travel Awards scheme, which supports postgraduate students with any travel that would benefit their research and development.

Applications for the award are open to all postgraduate students who are matriculated at the University of St Andrews for any postgraduate degree. The grant can cover travel expenses towards travel, accommodation and subsistence for any trips taken up to 15 July 2027.

There are two rounds of applications:

• Semester 1 application deadline: 31 January 2027
• Semester 2 application deadline: 31 May 2027

See the scholarships catalogue for more information about the Postgraduate Travel Awards.

Russell Trust Awards

The Fife-based Russell Trust was founded in memory of Captain Pat Russell, an alumnus of the University of St Andrews who was killed in the Second World War. 

For the 2026-2027 academic year, up to £10,000 of funding will be made available by the Russell Trust to postgraduate research students who require funds to travel in order to further a project connected with their studies. The maximum amount that can be awarded to any one student is £1,500.

There are two rounds of applications:

• Semester 1 application deadline: 31 January 2027
• Semester 2 application deadline: 31 May 2027

See the scholarships catalogue for more information about the Russell Trust Awards.

Interdisciplinary PhD Research and Travel Awards

The Graduate School at St Leonard's College is delighted to offer up to 12 awards to interdisciplinary PhD students to support them in an interdisciplinary activity which will further their research.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until 30 June 2027, or until the fund runs out (whichever comes first) and the maximum amount for any one application is £250.

See the scholarships catalogue for more information about the Interdisciplinary PhD Research and Travel Awards.