School of Modern Languages Masters Scholarship

Value of award (per year)

Full tuition fees

Duration of award

1 year

Additional criteria

This scholarship is available to applicants living in the UK (with Home fees status) who will be starting the Masters in Comparative Literature or the Masters in Global Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in the 2026-27 academic year. Selection is based on academic excellence.

Applicants should meet all of the following requirements:

•  Be eligible for Home fees status.
•  Hold a first-class honours undergraduate degree in a relevant subject
•  Show evidence of academic excellence - such as academic prizes/distinctions

In support of your application, you will be asked to upload the following supporting documents:

•  two academic references
•  University certificates and transcripts
•  A brief (no more than two pages) résumé/curriculum vitae outlining your academic career and evidence of academic excellence.

How to apply

You must upload the required paperwork outlined below alongside the standard supporting documents when applying for your place at St Andrews. You should indicate your interest in the scholarship in your personal statement. You must not wait until you have received an offer of a place. All eligible applications received before 31 May 2026 will be considered for the scholarship.

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. 

The School of Modern Languages Masters Scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with any other award offered by the University of St Andrews. 

When will I know the outcome?

The outcome of your scholarship application will be communicated to you by email as soon as possible after the closing date. If you have any queries about the scholarship or need further information, please email modlangs@st-andrews.ac.uk