Accommodation Award - Postgraduate Research
2025 entry
For entrant Postgraduate Research applicants, £1,750 to help with the cost of accommodation while studying in St Andrews. Selection is based on financial need.
- Application period
- Monday 21 October 2024 to Wednesday 23 April 2025
- Open to
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Full time, Part time - daytime,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Economics and Finance, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, History, International Relations, Management, Mathematics and
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
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Full time, Part time - daytime,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Classics, Divinity, English, Film Studies, History, International Relations, Modern Languages, Philosophy
Amelia Earhart Fellowship
For female students who have applied to study aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering.
- Open to
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Full time, Part time - daytime,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas
Barbara Tosh Wardlaw Scholarship
2025 entry
Part of the Wardlaw Scholarship scheme to provide financial assistance to academically gifted students who would otherwise struggle with the cost of studying at the University of St Andrews.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
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Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, History, International Relations, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine, Modern
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
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Full time, Part time - evening, Part time - daytime,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas
- Students in the School of
- Physics and Astronomy
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
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Full time, Part time - daytime,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas
- Students in the School of
- Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology and Neuroscience
British Federation of Women Graduates
For female students who are entering the third year of their doctoral studies.
- Open to
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Full time, Part time - daytime,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas
Cathryn Marsden Scholarship
2025 entry
For entrant undergraduate students within the Faculty of Science from North Wales or North East England.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
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Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geography and Sustainable Development, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology and Neuroscience
Centre for Energy Ethics Dissertation Research Grant Scheme
Up to £500 for Honours Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate students undertaking a dissertation research project whose research relates to energy, climate change, climate action, and or ‘just transition’.
- Application period
- Monday 11 November 2024 to Thursday 1 May 2025
- Open to
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Full time, Part time - daytime, Online,
Undergraduate, Postgraduate taught students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Economics and Finance, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, Graduate School, History, International Education
Class of 1972 Medical Wardlaw Scholarship
2025 entry
This scholarship is kindly supported by alumni from the Medical graduate class of 1972 and seeks to provide financial assistance to academically gifted students who would otherwise struggle with the cost of studying at the University of St Andrews.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
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Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Medicine
Discretionary Fund
UK Students who have financial difficulties can apply to the Discretionary Fund for accommodation and living cost support. This is given to us by the government to assist both undergraduate and postgraduate students. We aim to give priority to
- Application period
- Monday 16 September 2024 to Sunday 13 July 2025
- Open to
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Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate, Postgraduate taught, Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Economics and Finance, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, Graduate School, History, International Relations, Management, Mathematics
Dr Gordon H Carruthers Wardlaw Scholarship
2025 entry
For entrant undergraduate students from the UK.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
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Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, History, International Relations, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine, Modern
Dr Lawrence M Wodehouse Scholarship
2025 entry
For entrant undergraduate students from the UK studying in the Faculty of Arts.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
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Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Classics, Economics and Finance, English, Film Studies, History, International Relations, Management, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Social Anthropology
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
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Full time, Part time - daytime,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas
- Students in the School of
- Economics and Finance, Geography and Sustainable Development, History, International Relations, Management, Medicine, Psychology and Neuroscience, Social Anthropology, University of St Andrews Business School
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
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Full time, Part time - daytime,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas
- Students in the School of
- Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics and Astronomy
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
- Students in the School of
- Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics and Astronomy
Ewan and Christine Brown Postgraduate Scholarship in the Arts and Humanities
2025 entry
For UK domiciled postgraduate students starting a PhD in Classics, Scottish History or English Literature.
- Application period
- Thursday 12 December 2024 to Wednesday 22 January 2025
- Open to
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Full time, Part time - daytime,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Classics, English, History
Flywire Charitable Foundation Academic Scholarships
2024 entry
For new undergraduate and postgraduate students studying subjects related to Global Health, Medicine, Social Justice and Environmental Sustainability.
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate, Postgraduate taught, Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas, 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
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Full time, Part time - daytime,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas
- Students in the School of
- Biology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geography and Sustainable Development
James Jeffrey Thomson Scholarship
2025 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.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, History, International Relations, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine, Modern
Janet Gray Undergraduate Wardlaw Scholarship
2025 entry
For entrant undergraduate students ordinarily resident in the UK.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, History, International Relations, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine, Modern
Katie Pearson Scholarship
2025 entry
Entrant students from the UK and overseas, applying to study an undergraduate course in any subject, are eligible to apply.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Monday 21 April 2025
- Open to
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Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Economics and Finance, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, History, International Relations, Management, Mathematics and
Leverhulme Trust Research Project Grant
2025 entry
The School of Social Anthropology offers a fully funded PhD research project grant to support an exceptional student undertaking doctoral research in the following project: Times of Polycrisis in the UK and Europe (TOP).
- Application period
- Tuesday 1 April 2025 to Tuesday 15 April 2025
- Open to
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Full time,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas
- Students in the School of
- Social Anthropology
Lionel Butler Scholarship for Medieval History
2025 entry
For entrant undergraduate students from the UK studying Medieval History.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
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Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- History
London Scholarship
2025 entry
For entrant undergraduate students domiciled in London.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, History, International Relations, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine, Modern
Louise Richardson Wardlaw Scholarship (RUK)
2025 entry
To provide financial assistance to academically gifted students from Northern Ireland who would otherwise struggle with the cost of studying at the University of St Andrews.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Thursday 30 January 2025
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, History, International Relations, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine, Modern
Ludmila and Julian Crowther Scholarship
2025 entry
Provides financial assistance to academically gifted students who would otherwise struggle with the cost of studying at the University of St Andrews.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Management, University of St Andrews Business School
Malika Aly-Khan Scholarships
2025 entry
Provides financial assistance to academically gifted students who would otherwise struggle with the cost of studying at the University of St Andrews.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, History, International Relations, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine, Modern
Margery V Turnbull Scholarship
2025 entry
For gifted entrant undergraduate students from the UK who would otherwise struggle with the cost of studying at the University of St Andrews.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, History, International Relations, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine, Modern
Michael Power Scholarship
2025 entry
For entrant undergraduate students from the UK.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, History, International Relations, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine, Modern
Peter Carpenter Scholarship
2025 entry
For entrant undergraduate students whose degree intention is within the Faculty of Science or in Medicine.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geography and Sustainable Development, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology and Neuroscience
Power Family Scholarship
2025 entry
For entrant undergraduate students from the UK.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, History, International Relations, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine, Modern
RADMA Doctoral Studies Programme
2025 entry
Up to three years' funding from the Research and Development Management Association (RADMA) for talented prospective or mid-study PhD students.
- Application period
- Friday 1 November 2024 to Friday 28 February 2025
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas, No restrictions
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
Recent Graduate Discount
2025 entry
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, Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas
Recent Graduate Discount
2024 entry
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, Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas
Rosemary Airey Scholarship
2025 entry
For entrant undergraduate students who are domiciled in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, History, International Relations, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine, Modern
Ryan Wardlaw Scholarship
2025 entry
For an entrant undergraduate student from the UK.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Economics and Finance, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, Graduate School, History, International Relations, Management, Mathematics
Saints Abroad Scholarship
2025 entry
A range of scholarships to support students who will be studying or working abroad as part of their degree programme
- Application period
- Tuesday 1 October 2024 to Thursday 13 March 2025
- Open to
-
Full time,
Undergraduate, Postgraduate taught students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas
Sally Lofting Scholarship
2025 entry
For an entrant undergraduate student from the UK.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Medicine, Modern Languages
School of Modern Languages PhD Scholarship
2025 entry
Covers tuition fees and an annual stipend paid at the standard UKRI rate to new entrants based on academic merit and financial need for the full duration of the postgraduate study programme.
- Application period
- Monday 2 September 2024 to Friday 22 November 2024
- Open to
-
Full time,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas
- Students in the School of
- Modern Languages
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
- Students in the School of
- Mathematics and Statistics, Physics and Astronomy
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
- Students in the School of
- Biology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Economics and Finance, Geography and Sustainable Development, Management, University of St Andrews Business School
St Andrews Access Award
2025 entry
The St Andrews Access Award was established to provide financial assistance with the cost of studying at the University of St Andrews.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
-
Full time,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Economics and Finance, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, History, International Education Institute, International
St Andrews Sanctuary Scholarship
2025 entry
Open to any applicant commencing a new course of study with a forced migration background and an eligible Home Office fee assessment category.
- Application period
- Thursday 1 August 2024 to Wednesday 23 April 2025
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate, Postgraduate taught, Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, Graduate School, History, International Education Institute, International
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.
- Application period
- Tuesday 29 October 2024 to Wednesday 5 March 2025
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Economics and Finance, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, History, International Relations, Management, Mathematics and
St Leonards Masters Scholarship (UK students)
2025 entry
For prospective students applying to a postgraduate Masters programme commencing in 2025 at the University of St Andrews.
- Application period
- Thursday 1 August 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Postgraduate taught, Postgraduate research students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, Graduate School, History, International Education Institute, International
St Leonard’s College World-Leading Doctoral Scholarships
2025 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
- Monday 16 September 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, Overseas
Students’ Association Bursary
2025 entry
For entrant undergraduate students.
- Application period
- Thursday 1 August 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas
Tait Wardlaw Scholarship
2025 entry
For entrant undergraduate students from UK studying Economics or International Relations.
- Application period
- Friday 6 September 2024 to Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Open to
-
Full time, Part time - daytime,
Undergraduate students
- Applicants with fee status
- Scotland home, Rest of UK
- Students in the School of
- International Relations, University of St Andrews Business School