The Smith Arthur Bursary

The Smith Arthur Bursary provides £3750 per year to one female student coming to study a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) degree from widening participation backgrounds who are joining Heriot-Watt University in September 2026. The bursary is specifically aimed at supporting students with their living costs and will be paid for each year of their undergraduate studies. This award is designed to help female students from underrepresented backgrounds pursue STEM education at the undergraduate level. Applicants must meet the university's widening access criteria, which targets students from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds. With only one award available, this is a highly competitive opportunity that provides substantial financial support throughout the duration of an undergraduate degree program.