About
Abertay University is a modern university located in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. Ranked as Scotland's top modern university in the Guardian University Guide 2026, Abertay emphasizes employability, innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry partnerships. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research programs across various disciplines, with particular strengths in research intensity. Abertay is committed to equipping students for successful careers while conducting impactful research that addresses complex local and global challenges.
Funding Opportunities
Principal's Excellence Scholarship - Global
The Principal's Excellence Scholarship - Global is an award of up to £7,000 per year, for up to a maximum of four years, for prospective new international undergraduate and postgraduate taught students at Abertay University. This scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the University in recognition of an applicant's outstanding achievements (academic and/or extra-curricular) and their potential contribution to student life and the University community. Successful recipients will have the award deducted from their tuition fees while studying in Dundee. The scholarship is designed to support outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate international students from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East starting their studies in the 2026/27 or 2027/28 academic years. Students who are admitted with Advanced Entry into Year 2 or above of an undergraduate programme and who meet the eligibility conditions will also be eligible for this award.
The Law Society of Scotland Education Foundation: Bursary Award
The Lawscot Foundation is committed to supporting talented young people who have the potential to benefit from, and contribute to, the legal profession. The aim is to ensure that, if you have drive and talent, money will not be a barrier to becoming a solicitor in Scotland. The Foundation gives priority to individuals from less-advantaged backgrounds, taking social and economic situation into consideration. The bursary covers each year of the LLB degree and postgraduate Diploma, with awards varying but approximately £2,750 per year, totalling up to £13,750 by completion of qualifications. Being supported by a mentor working in the legal profession is also part of the award. As well as the bursary and mentoring, this is a career development programme where all successful applicants are expected to participate in a programme of career-enhancing events throughout the year.
Indonesia-UK DIKTI Scholarships
The Indonesia-UK DIKTI Scholarship Programme is open for lecturers at Indonesian universities and administrative staff at DIKTI and Indonesian state universities, to undertake postgraduate study at many leading universities and higher education institutions in the United Kingdom. The programme will fund up to 750 academics to come and study in the UK over the next five years. All academic subjects are eligible for funding under the DIKTI programme. This scholarship provides comprehensive funding for Indonesian academic and administrative staff to pursue postgraduate degrees at UK institutions, supporting professional development and international academic exchange.
Dean's Scholarship
The Dean's Scholarship is an award of up to £5,000 per year for up to a maximum of four years, designed to support undergraduate and postgraduate international students from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Successful recipients will have the award deducted from their tuition fees. This scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the University in recognition of an applicant's achievements (academic and/or extra-curricular) and their potential contribution to student life and the University community. The award will contribute to each year of degree, up to a maximum of four years, while students are studying in Dundee. Students who are admitted with Advanced Entry into Year 2 or above of an undergraduate programme are also eligible for this award. No separate application form is required, and students will be assessed for the scholarship based on their application for study and their personal statement.
Chevening Scholarship
Chevening Scholarships are the UK government's global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The programme makes awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study postgraduate courses at universities in the UK. The Chevening programme was established in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international scheme. Chevening Scholars come from 118 countries worldwide (excluding the USA and the EU), and the scholarships supported more than 1,900 individuals last year. There are over 42,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network. The programme provides full or part funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a one-year Master's degree, in any subject and at any UK university.
Anne Wingate Paterson Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established in 2018 from a generous legacy left to the Association of Child Protection Professionals (AoCPP) by Anne Wingate Paterson who died in 2016. Anne was a dedicated member of AoCPP and left provision in her will to support an annual award for the study and prevention of child abuse and neglect in Scotland. The main focus of the scholarship fund is to promote the study of child welfare and protection. It provides individuals with the opportunity to pursue postgraduate study at a UK Higher Education Institute in the field of child abuse and/or neglect (CAN). Awards will be made to individuals with a place on a postgraduate programme at a UK Higher Education Institution and will be up to a value of £5000. The awards are provided to fund the payment of course fees. Applicants must demonstrate how their research or study will have a specific impact on child abuse and neglect in Scotland.
Abertay Alumni Discount
The Abertay Alumni Discount is available to all Scottish and UK (outside of Scotland) alumni enrolled in postgraduate study. This discount provides financial support to Abertay graduates who wish to continue their education at the postgraduate level. Alumni undertaking a Postgraduate degree by Research or a Postgraduate Taught degree on campus benefit from a 20% fee discount, while those studying for an online master's degree through Abertay Online receive a 10% fee discount. The discount is automatically applied at registration once the applicant confirms they are an Abertay graduate during the application process. This opportunity is designed to encourage and support Abertay undergraduate graduates to pursue advanced studies at their alma mater.
GREAT Scholarships September 2026
The GREAT Scholarship is a £10,000 award offered by Abertay University in collaboration with the British Council's Study UK GREAT Scholarships program. This scholarship is specifically designed for prospective international taught postgraduate students from Mexico, Kenya, or Thailand who wish to study on campus in Dundee. The award is aimed at supporting outstanding students who meet UK 2:1 Bachelor's degree equivalent or better (approximately 60% and above) and are classified as International (Overseas) fee status. Successful recipients will have the award deducted directly from their tuition fees. The scholarship provides significant financial support to help international students pursue their postgraduate education at Abertay University, fostering international collaboration and educational exchange between the UK and these specific countries.
Abertay RUK Scholarship: Science and Social Science
The Abertay RUK Scholarship for Science and Social Science provides significant financial support to undergraduate students from England, Wales, and Northern Ireland studying specific science and social science courses at Abertay University. The scholarship offers a fourth-year tuition fee exemption of £9,250, making a four-year Scottish Honours degree cost the same as a three-year degree in the rest of the UK. Additionally, students receive £1,000 per year for four years, totaling £4,000 in direct financial support. This scholarship is designed to make studying in Scotland more accessible and affordable for students from the rest of the UK who wish to pursue science or social science degrees. Eligible courses include biomedical science, civil engineering, criminology, psychology, forensic sciences, sport and exercise science, food science, and various related disciplines. The scholarship applies only to students who complete their entire four-year degree at Abertay University.
Abertay RUK Games Computing Cyber Scholarship
The Abertay RUK Games Computing Cyber Scholarship provides an award of up to £4,000 over 4 years (£1,000 per year) for prospective new undergraduate students applying from England, Wales or Northern Ireland. The award is paid into the student's bank account in January each year for a maximum of four years and is designed to help support living expenses in Dundee. This scholarship is available for specific undergraduate degrees in computer arts, game development, computer science, cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and related computing fields. Students do not need to complete an application form - those who meet eligibility criteria will automatically receive the scholarship after accepting their offer. The scholarship can be held for each year of undergraduate study while in Dundee, but will not be paid for years spent studying abroad or working in industry.
Abertay RUK Scholarship: Business
The Abertay RUK Scholarship for Business provides significant financial support for undergraduate students from England, Wales, or Northern Ireland studying business-related courses at Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland. The scholarship offers a fourth-year tuition fee exemption worth £9,250, meaning students pay for three years of tuition instead of four, making a four-year Scottish Honours degree cost the same as a three-year degree in the rest of the UK. In addition to the tuition fee exemption, students receive £1,000 per year for four years, totaling £4,000 in cash support. This scholarship is available for students entering in September 2026 across 14 eligible business degrees including Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Digital Marketing, Marketing, and Law programs. To qualify, students must be classified as Rest of UK (RUK) fee status, be applying for their first UK degree, and commit to studying all four years at Abertay in Dundee.
Abertay Postgraduate Taught rUK Scholarship
This £1,000 award is open to all prospective new taught postgraduate (MSc/MProf) students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The scholarship is designed to support students living in those regions who are classified as rest of the UK (rUK) fee status by Abertay University. The award is paid into the recipient's bank account in January to help support living expenses in Dundee. Recipients must have registered with Abertay University to study a taught postgraduate degree either full or part time on campus in Dundee and must have met all academic conditions attached to their offer of admission as a new student in September or January. The scholarship is not available for online degrees or to currently registered postgraduate students. No application form is required; eligible students are automatically notified in late August for September entrants or early January for January entrants. The Rest of the UK Abertay Postgraduate Scholarship may not be combined with other University Scholarships, though eligible alumni may also receive the Abertay Alumni Discount of 20% applied to the net fee payable following the deduction of any scholarship award.
Abertay Partner Excellence Scholarship
The Abertay Partner Excellence Scholarship is an award of up to £5,000 per year, for a maximum of two years total study. This scholarship is open to all new undergraduate and postgraduate taught international students who are applying with a degree from one of Abertay University's student exchange or articulation partner institutions. Successful recipients will have the award deducted directly from their tuition fees. The scholarship recognizes excellence among students from partner institutions and supports their continued academic journey at Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland. No separate application is required, as students are automatically assessed based on their application for study and eligibility criteria.
Abertay International Scholarship
The Abertay International Scholarship is an award of up to £3,000 per year for up to a maximum of four years, designed for prospective new international undergraduate and postgraduate taught students at Abertay University. Successful recipients will have the award deducted directly from their tuition fees. The scholarship aims to support international students pursuing full-time degree programmes on campus in Dundee, Scotland. To qualify, students must be classified as international (overseas) fee status and meet all academic conditions of their offer. For postgraduate taught programmes, applicants must possess the equivalent of a UK 2:1 Bachelor's degree or better (approximately 60% and above). Students admitted with Advanced Entry into Year 2 or above of an undergraduate programme are also eligible. No separate application is required; students are automatically assessed based on their study application and notified by email following their offer. The scholarship can be combined with several other Abertay scholarships including the Dean's Scholarship and Principal's Excellence Scholarships.
Abertay IB30+ Scholarship
The Abertay IB30+ Scholarship is an award of up to £7,000 per year for up to a maximum of four years, totaling up to £28,000. This scholarship is open to all new undergraduate prospective international students currently studying the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Successful recipients will have the award deducted from their tuition fees. To be eligible, students must be classified as international (Overseas) fee status by Abertay University, achieve 30 or more diploma points upon graduation from the IBDP, hold an offer to study on a full-time undergraduate degree on campus at Abertay starting in the 2026/27 or 2027/28 academic year, and have met all academic conditions attached to their offer of admission. Students who are admitted with advanced entry into Year 2 or above, and who meet the above conditions, will also be eligible for this award. No separate application form is required, and students will be assessed for the scholarship based on their application for study.
Abertay Bursary for Northern Irish, English and Welsh students
The Abertay Bursary provides financial support of up to £1,750 for each year of study to undergraduate students from Northern Ireland, England and Wales (Rest of UK) who are commencing their studies at Abertay University in Dundee. The bursary is available to students whose household income is assessed as less than £34,000 per year. The bursary is intended to help students with university costs such as accommodation, food and books, and is paid directly into their bank account in two instalments at the end of October and end of February. Students can also choose to take the award as a discount from either tuition fees or university accommodation. This funding supports students pursuing their first undergraduate degree and requires assessment by the Student Loans Company to verify household income eligibility.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 23
- Active Now
- 16
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- abertay.ac.uk
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