Colbert Scholarship Programme - January 2027
- Application period opens
- Monday 14 September 2026
- Application period closes
- Wednesday 16 December 2026
- Notification date
- The week commencing Monday 4 January 2027
- Entry
- 2026
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 January 2027 entry PG Cert offer holders only on the Museums, Heritage and Society online programme.
Value of award
PGCert (one-year programme only): £1,500 towards tuition fees.
Duration of award
Up to one year
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 no information will be 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 January 2027.
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