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600th Anniversary Wardlaw Scholarship
2026 entry
This 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.
AD Links Foundation Postgraduate Research Scholarship (UK)
2026 entry
Full-time PhD applicants from the UK, aimed particularly at those with an interest in sport.
AD Links Foundation Postgraduate Taught Scholarship (UK)
2026 entry
For full-time postgraduate taught Masters applicants from the UK, aimed particularly at those with an interest in sport.
Aziz Foundation Masters Scholarship
2025 entry
For British Muslims applying for postgraduate Masters courses.
Centre for Energy Ethics Dissertation Research Grant Scheme
Up to £500 for honours undergraduate and postgraduate taught students undertaking a dissertation research project whose research relates to energy, climate change, climate action, and or ‘just transition’.
Chesters Scholarship
2026 entry
This scholarship was established by a generous donation from Pamela J Chesters CBE 1979 and Alan Chesters, in order to support students from Scotland and the Rest of the UK who are from care experienced backgrounds to pursue studies at St Andrews.
David Ensor Wardlaw Scholarships
2026 entry
This scholarship was established by a generous bequest from David Ensor 1965, in order to support students of Mathematics and Science from Scotland and the Rest of the UK in their studies at St Andrews.
Discretionary Fund
UK Students who have financial difficulties can apply to the Discretionary Fund for accommodation and living cost support. This is funding provided by the government to assist both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Dobbie Scholarship (Gateway Programme)
2026 entry
For entrant undergraduate students who are on a Gateway pathway.
Dr Gordon H Carruthers Wardlaw Scholarship
2026 entry
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.
Dr Jack Vettriano Scholarship
2026 entry
For entrant undergraduate students from UK.
Eileen Young Wardlaw Scholarship
2026 entry
This scholarship was established by a generous bequest from Eileen M Young 1952, in order to support students from Scotland and the Rest of the UK in their studies at St Andrews.
Gibson-Sykora Postgraduate Research Scholarship
2026 entry
For Polish nationals applying to a postgraduate research course.
Gibson-Sykora Postgraduate Taught Scholarship (Home)
2026 entry
For Polish nationals with Home fee status applying to a postgraduate taught course.
Gilian M Cucchini Memorial Scholarship
2026 entry
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.
Global St Andrews and Macquarie Doctoral Scholarship - Biology and Natural Sciences
2026 entry
Doctoral research project: Optimising the Design of Oyster Reef Restoration Projects for Biodiversity Outcomes
IAPETUS Doctoral Training Partnership (NERC)
2025 entry
IAPETUS is a multidisciplinary Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP), funded and accredited by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), offering PhD students a world-class environment in which to study.
James Jeffrey Thomson Scholarship
2026 entry
This scholarship forms part of the Wardlaw Scholarship scheme, which provides financial assistance to academically gifted students who would otherwise struggle with the cost of studying at the University of St Andrews.
Janet Gray Undergraduate Wardlaw Scholarship
2026 entry
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.
London Scholarship
2026 entry
For entrant undergraduate students domiciled in London.
Mackintosh Wardlaw Scholarships
2026 entry
For entrant undergraduate students who are studying within the Faculty of Science.
Margery V Turnbull Scholarship
2026 entry
This 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.
Peter and Marcia Carpenter Scholarship
2026 entry
For entrant undergraduate students whose degree intention is within the Faculty of Science or in Medicine.
Postgrad Solutions Study Bursaries
2025 entry
5 bursaries worth £2,000 towards postgraduate studies, for any postgraduate programme starting in January 2025 or September 2025.
Postgraduate Accommodation Award
2026 entry
Entrant postgraduate applicants may be eligible for a minimum award of £1,750 to assist with accommodation costs while studying at St Andrews. Awards are allocated based on financial need.
Rosemary Airey Scholarship
2026 entry
For entrant undergraduate students who are domiciled in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Royal Scholarship
2026 entry
For entrant undergraduate students from the UK.
Spragge Conservation Scholarship
2025 entry
For UK domiciled students undertaking a PhD in conservation of the natural environment.
St Andrews Access Award
2026 entry
The St Andrews Access Award was established to provide financial assistance with the cost of studying at the University of St Andrews.
St Andrews Sanctuary Scholarship
2026 entry
The University is pleased to provide a Sanctuary Scholarship, specifically designed to support undergraduate and postgraduate applicants and current students who are seeking sanctuary in the UK.
St Andrews Wardlaw Scholarship
2026 entry
For new undergraduate students from Scotland and the rest of the UK.
St Leonard's Widening Access PhD Scholarship
2025 entry
For postgraduate PhD applicants who have previously attended a widening participation scheme, have care experience, or have received a financial needs-based scholarship at St Andrews for their previous degree.
St Leonards Masters Scholarship (UK students)
2026 entry
For prospective students applying to a postgraduate Masters programme commencing in 2026 at the University of St Andrews.
St Leonard’s College World-Leading Doctoral Scholarships
2026 entry
Full scholarships to support exceptional students undertaking doctoral research on a topic that would contribute to the world-leading theme of the University Strategy.
Students’ Association Bursary
2026 entry
For entrant undergraduate students with a Home or RUK fee status.
University of St Andrews Postgraduate Research Scholarships
2026 entry
A range of scholarships for postgraduate research students, based on academic merit and/or financial need.