Bolashak Scholarships
For new postgraduate students from Kazakhstan.
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate taught students,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Overseas
British Federation of Women Graduates
For female students who are entering the third year of their doctoral studies.
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas
Trudeau Scholarships
2025 entry
For Canadian students undertaking research in the humanities or social sciences.
- Application period
- Wednesday 9 October 2024 to Monday 25 November 2024
- Open to
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Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Overseas
Amelia Earhart Fellowship
For female students who have applied to study aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering.
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas
Perth and Kinross Educational Trust
2026 entry
For undergraduate and postgraduate students who were born or attended school in Perth and Kinross.
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Undergraduate students,
Postgraduate taught students,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home
Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship
2025 entry
For full or part-time graduates wishing to study towards a doctorate in physics and from groups that are currently under-represented in physics.
- Application period
- Tuesday 1 October 2024 to Monday 20 January 2025
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - evening,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas
Snowdon Trust Masters Scholarship
For students with disabilities who are applying for a postgraduate Masters course.
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate taught students,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
No restrictions
GI Bill ® - US Department of Veterans Affairs
As a US Veteran, you may be eligible for educational benefits through numerous GI Bill® programs.
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Undergraduate students,
Postgraduate taught students,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Overseas
The Rector's Fund
The Rector's Fund supports students pursuing a summer internship.
- Application period
- Monday 24 March 2025 to Monday 14 April 2025
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Undergraduate students,
Postgraduate taught students,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
No restrictions
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.
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime,
Online
Postgraduate taught students,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas,
England
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council Studentship
2025 entry
Doctoral Training Grants (DTG) for students in Biology and linked subject areas such as Psychology, Chemistry or Physics.
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas
RADMA Postgraduate Student Research Support
Support for talented mid-study Masters and PhD students for expenses directly related to projects or conferences in R&D management.
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas,
No restrictions
RADMA Doctoral Studies Programme
2026 entry
Up to three years' funding from the Research and Development Management Association (RADMA) for talented prospective or mid-study PhD students.
- Application period
- Saturday 1 November 2025 to Saturday 28 February 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas,
No restrictions
Professor Margaret and Professor Alastair Wood School of Medicine Fund
2025 entry
Established to provide financial assistance to students within the School of Medicine who are experiencing financial difficulties.
- Application period
- Friday 8 August 2025 to Friday 29 May 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Undergraduate students,
Postgraduate taught students,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
No restrictions
Douglas Gifford Travel Fund
Open to Spanish-speaking students from any School undertaking a study or research visit to Mexico, Central America or South America.
- Application period
- Friday 18 April 2025 to Monday 26 May 2025
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Undergraduate students,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
No restrictions
Graduate Discount
The University of St Andrews recognises and aims to reward the loyalty of our students by offering a 15% discount on postgraduate tuition fees.
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate taught students,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas
School of English Handsel Tuition Fee Scholarship
2025 entry
A number of full tuition fee scholarships are available to entrant students undertaking a PhD in the School of English.
- Application period
- Monday 21 October 2024 to Thursday 16 January 2025
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
No restrictions
School of Modern Languages PhD Scholarship
2026 entry
The School of Modern Languages offers a limited number of PhD scholarships covering tuition fees and an annual stipend to new entrants based on academic merit and financial need for the full tuition fee-paying duration of their postgraduate study
- Application period
- Monday 1 September 2025 to Monday 1 December 2025
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas
St Leonard's College Postgraduate Travel Award
For Postgraduate students who need support with travel that would benefit their research and development.
- Application period
- Monday 27 October 2025 to Monday 1 December 2025
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime,
Online
Postgraduate taught students,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
No restrictions
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.
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas
School of International Relations PhD Scholarship in Conflict and Security
2026 entry
The School of International Relations invites applications for a PhD scholarship in Conflict and Security. The award includes an annual stipend and a contribution towards tuition fees, determined by fee status.
- Application period
- Monday 1 December 2025 to Friday 16 January 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
No restrictions
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.
- Application period
- Friday 7 November 2025 to Wednesday 22 April 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate taught students,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas
St Leonard's Widening Access PhD Scholarship
2026 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.
- Application period
- Thursday 11 December 2025 to Wednesday 4 March 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK
Department of Philosophy PGR Financial Hardship Fund
Funding for postgraduate research students currently studying in the Department of Philosophy who are in financial difficulty.
- Application period
- Thursday 29 May 2025 to Thursday 12 June 2025
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
No restrictions
The Jonathan and Hazel Sparey Scholarship
2026 entry
For postgraduate students from any country starting a postgraduate research course in the School of History or School of Psychology and Neuroscience.
- Application period
- Friday 3 October 2025 to Wednesday 21 January 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas
Douglas and Gordon Bonnyman Scholarship
2026 entry
For postgraduate students from any country starting a PhD in the arts or humanities.
- Application period
- Friday 3 October 2025 to Wednesday 21 January 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas
Ewan and Christine Brown Postgraduate Scholarship in the Arts and Humanities
2026 entry
For UK domiciled postgraduate students starting a PhD in Classics, Scottish History or English Literature.
- Application period
- Friday 3 October 2025 to Wednesday 21 January 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK
Gibson-Sykora Postgraduate Research Scholarship
2026 entry
For Polish nationals applying to a postgraduate research course.
- Application period
- Friday 3 October 2025 to Wednesday 21 January 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas
Russell Trust Awards (Postgraduate Research)
For registered PhD students who require funds to travel in order to further a project connected with their studies.
- Application period
- Monday 27 October 2025 to Monday 2 February 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
No restrictions
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.
- Application period
- Monday 15 September 2025 to Sunday 19 July 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Undergraduate students,
Postgraduate taught students,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK
Spragge Conservation Scholarship
2025 entry
For UK domiciled students undertaking a PhD in conservation of the natural environment.
- Application period
- Thursday 12 December 2024 to Wednesday 22 January 2025
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK
Gibson-Sykora Postgraduate Taught Scholarship (International)
2026 entry
For Polish nationals with Overseas fee status applying to a postgraduate taught course.
- Application period
- Wednesday 17 September 2025 to Wednesday 4 February 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate taught students,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Overseas
Worsfold Otago Scholarship
2026 entry
For a New Zealand graduate undertaking a one-year postgraduate taught Masters programme at St Andrews.
- Application period
- Wednesday 17 September 2025 to Wednesday 4 February 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate taught students,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Overseas
Sheana and Pierre Rollin Postgraduate Masters Scholarship (International)
2026 entry
For postgraduate students with Overseas fee status applying for a one-year Masters programme in the Faculty of Arts.
- Application period
- Friday 3 October 2025 to Wednesday 4 February 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate taught students,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Overseas
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) studentships
2026 entry
The University of St Andrews is offering three AHRC Doctoral Landscape awards for 2026-2027 to support students in the Arts and Humanities.
- Application period
- Thursday 2 October 2025 to Monday 1 December 2025
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas
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.
- Application period
- Thursday 2 October 2025 to Wednesday 21 January 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas
School of Computer Science Scholarships
2026 entry
The School of Computer Science offers a range of scholarship opportunities funded by the University of St Andrews, external funders, and research councils.
- Application period
- Saturday 1 November 2025 to Sunday 1 February 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
No restrictions
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Studentship Funding
2025 entry
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) fund research and training in engineering and the physical sciences. EPSRC Studentship Funding pays full fees and stipends at the UKRI rate for students that meet the eligibility criteria
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Studentship Funding
2025 entry
EPSRC pay full fees and stipends at the UKRI rate for students in Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics, and Physics and Astronomy who meet the eligibility criteria.
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas
Science and Technology Facilities Council studentship funding
2025 entry
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) provide St Andrews with funding for up to four studentships each year via an annual quota to the Schools of Physics and Astronomy and Mathematics and Statistics.
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas
AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership studentships
2025 entry
The AHRC-funded studentship competition opens each autumn for students starting the following September providing a personal and professional development programme to complement the postgraduate training already being undertaken at St Andrews.
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas
Economic and Social Research Council Studentship Funding (ESRC)
2025 entry
The University of St Andrews is able to offer full- and part-funded ESRC scholarships across a range of social science disciplines for postgraduate study.
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas
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.
- Application period
- Wednesday 1 October 2025 to Wednesday 22 April 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Undergraduate students,
Postgraduate taught students,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK
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.
- Application period
- Thursday 2 October 2025 to Wednesday 21 January 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK,
Overseas
St Leonards Masters Scholarship (International students)
2026 entry
For prospective students applying to a postgraduate Masters programme commencing in 2026 at the University of St Andrews.
- Application period
- Wednesday 17 September 2025 to Wednesday 4 February 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate taught students,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Overseas
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.
- Application period
- Wednesday 17 September 2025 to Wednesday 8 April 2026
- Open to
-
Full time,
Part time - daytime
Postgraduate taught students,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
-
Scotland home,
Rest of UK