School of Modern Languages PhD Scholarship
- Application period opens
- Monday 1 September 2025
- Application period closes
- This scholarship deadline has now passed (Monday 1 December 2025)
- Notification date
- The week commencing Monday 23 February 2026
- Entry
- 2026
The School of Modern Languages offers a limited number of PhD scholarships covering tuition fees and an annual stipend to new entrants based on academic merit and financial need for the full tuition fee-paying duration of their postgraduate study programme.
Value of award (per year)
One award per annum, paying full tuition fees and an annual stipend paid at a rate set by the University of St Andrews. For 2025-2026, the stipend is £19,775 p.a., with an annual uplift published by the University each academic year.
Duration of award
3 years of full-time postgraduate study
At what stage of my course application can I apply for this scholarship?
All applicants who accept a place on a PhD programme will be considered automatically for the scholarship. Your course application will serve as your scholarship application.
Application restrictions
Study level
Available to students studying at:
Subjects
Available to students studying:
Domicile for fee status
Schools
Available to students in the following Schools and Departments:
Application assessment
Available to
Mode of study
Geographical criteria
Additional criteria
You must not already hold a doctoral degree or be matriculated for a doctoral degree at the University of St Andrews or another institution.
In support of your application, you will be asked to upload the following supporting documents:
- University transcripts, including interim transcripts for any degrees pending
- a research proposal
- a CV that includes a history of your education and employment to date
How to apply
You do not need to submit a separate application for this scholarship. Applicants should apply online through the normal University application process and indicate an interest in the scholarship in their personal statement. Home fee status students will be automatically considered for the scholarship.
Terms and conditions
Please read the University of St Andrews scholarships terms and conditions.
If applying to this scholarship, please be aware of the following requirements:
- Your scholarship award in subsequent years of study is conditional upon your successful completion of the academic requirements to progress in your proposed subject of study at the University of St Andrews.
- If you apply to this scholarship, details from your course application may be passed to the selection panel solely for the purpose of merit-based assessment.
When will I know the outcome?
The successful applicant will be notified in February 2026.
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