Student Experience Fund
- Application period opens
- Wednesday 11 March 2026
- Application period closes
- This scholarship deadline has now passed (Wednesday 1 April 2026)
- Entry
- 2025
The Student Experience Fund is a supplementary support fund designed to help current students take part in extra-curricular activities alongside their studies.
The funding can be used to cover costs associated with sports membership, student clubs and societies, activities in halls, such as attending a hall ball (of your own hall) or music-related activities, such as lessons and instrument hire.
Its purpose is to ensure that students have equal access to opportunities that enhance wellbeing, build community, and support personal development.
Value of award (per year)
Single awards of up to £400
Duration of award
One-off award for each academic year.
Application restrictions
Domicile for fee status
Application assessment
Available to
Mode of study
Geographical criteria
Additional criteria
- Applicants must be current, full-time students
- Students can only submit one application per academic year
- Students who have not received funding from the Student Experience Fund before will be given preference
- Preference will be given to students who are unable to access alternative funds from other sources
- Retrospective applications are not permitted, unless with prior approval
Student financial information
Applicants will be required to provide supporting evidence relevant to their individual circumstances. This must include a copy of their most recent bank statement showing one month of transactions. Online statements are acceptable, but they must clearly display the bank’s logo and the applicant’s name. Excel spreadsheets cannot be accepted. If you hold more than one bank account, you must provide statements for all accounts.
How to apply
This scholarship is available through the Student Experience Fund application form. You can access this application through the Scholarships and funding catalogue in the Scholarships and Funding section in MySaint.
Terms and conditions
Award-specific terms and conditions
- Recipients must use the funding solely for the purpose outlined in their application and in accordance with the fund’s guidelines. Any misuse of funds is not permitted and may affect eligibility for future support.
- This fund is intended to support students to feel more connected to their peers, to participate in activities that they may otherwise have felt excluded from and to find a sense of belonging in St Andrews. We ask that students be mindful of the activities they engage in and ensure they always look after their health and wellbeing. If you are intending to try a new sport or activity for the first time, please take the necessary precautions.
Please read the University of St Andrews scholarships terms and conditions.
When will I know the outcome?
Once the application has been assessed, the Money Advice team will provide a timeframe for the award to be paid.
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