Colbert Scholarship Programme – January 2026 start
- Application period opens
- Wednesday 23 April 2025
- Application period closes
- Friday 21 November 2025
- Notification date
- The week commencing Monday 1 December 2025
The School of Art History and Libraries and Museums invites applications for the Colbert Scholarship Programme.
The scholarship fund was established from the proceeds of a sale of the artist Philip Colbert’s work The Death of Marat and the Birth of the Lobster.
Colbert is a leading contemporary British pop artist and University of St Andrews alumnus.
The scholarship is open to offer holders on the Museums, Heritage and Society online programme.
Value of award (per year)
£2,000 towards tuition fees per year, depending on the maximum length of study confirmed for your programme:
- MLitt (three years) – up to £6,000
- PGDip (two years) – up to £4,000
- PGCert (one year) – up to £2,000
Duration of award
Depends on the maximum length of study confirmed for your programme.
At what stage of my course application can I apply for this scholarship?
Apply 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 award.
Application restrictions
Study level
Available to students studying at:
Subjects
Available to students studying:
Schools
Available to students in the following Schools and Departments:
Application assessment
Available to
Mode of study
Additional criteria
Information received in the application will be taken into consideration as part of the overall review process, and none taken in isolation. This information will be used solely for scholarship assessment purposes.
In support of your application, you will be asked to upload the following supporting documents:
- University transcript or transcripts, including interim transcripts for any degrees currently in progress.
- A CV that includes details about your academic background and any prior research experience.
In the application form, you will be required to provide a statement describing how the funding will support your ability to undertake and complete the course.
How to apply
This scholarship is available for application through the ‘Scholarships and Funding Catalogue’ in the Scholarships and Funding section of My Application.
Terms and conditions
Please read the University of St Andrews scholarships terms and conditions.
No offer of funding will be issued before a conditional or unconditional course offer has been made.
When will I know the outcome?
The outcome of your scholarship application will be available on 'View my applications' in the Scholarships and Funding section of My Application by early December 2025.
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