Fulbright University of St Andrews Award

Application period closes: Tuesday 7 October 2025
Entry: 2026

The US–UK Fulbright Commission provides scholarships to qualified US citizens who wish to study at an educational institution in the UK. The Commission looks for evidence of academic excellence, leadership, outstanding references and strong reasons for coming to the UK.

For full details about the scholarship please visit the Fulbright Commission website.

Value of award (per year)

Includes full tuition fees and a living stipend at UK Research Council rates. Full details can be found on the Fulbright Commission website.

Duration of award

Up to 4 years, depending on degree programme. This excludes the continuation period and any extension periods.

At what stage of my course application can I apply for this scholarship?

We recommend that you contact representatives at St Andrews about potentially applying to postgraduate programmes before applying for a Fulbright Scholarship. A Fulbright Award is contingent upon gaining acceptance to the chosen UK institution and/or programme. See the Fulbright Commission website for full details of the application process.

Application restrictions

Study level

Available to students studying at:

Postgraduate

Subjects

Available to students studying:

Any postgraduate programme (taught or research).

Domicile for fee status

Overseas

Schools

Available to students in the following Schools and Departments:

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 Institute, International Relations, Management, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology and Neuroscience, Social Anthropology

Application assessment

Academic merit

Available to

Prospective students

Mode of study

Full time

Geographical criteria

United States of America

Additional criteria

For full eligibility criteria, see the Fulbright Commission website.

How to apply

Application for the award must be made to the Fulbright Commission. For full application details, see the Fulbright Commission website.

Terms and conditions

Please read the University of St Andrews scholarships terms and conditions (opens in new tab)

When will I know the outcome?

See the Fulbright Commission website for full details of the application and selection timeline.

Contact: Fulbright Commission website