St Leonards Masters Scholarship (International students)

The St Leonard's Masters Scholarship is available for international students pursuing one-year taught Masters programmes or Masters research programmes at the University of St Andrews. The scholarship encourages applicants to draw on their academic, professional and life experiences to demonstrate resilience, resourcefulness and commitment, including excellence and leadership in areas such as sport, music, theatre or civic duty as well as in academic work. Selection is based on financial need and academic excellence, with applicants required to meet two or more specific criteria including demonstrating financial need, having a first class GPA, showing leadership potential, or having non-academic achievements. The scholarship offers three tiers: Global widening participation (full tuition fees plus £18,000 maintenance), Leadership (75% tuition fee reduction), and Excellence (25% tuition fee reduction). Preference is given to applicants normally resident in China, USA, India, countries in Africa and countries in Europe. Recipients may also have access to an employability allowance for internships, placements, summer research, workshops, or conference attendance.