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St Leonard's College World-Leading Doctoral Scholarships

The University of St Andrews offers up to six full scholarships funded by St Leonard's Postgraduate College to support exceptional students undertaking doctoral research on topics contributing to the world-leading theme of the University Strategy. The scholarships comprise a full tuition fee award and an annual stipend. St Andrews is one of the leading research-intensive universities in the world, with more than 88% of research carried out rated as world-leading or internationally excellent according to the UK Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. As a doctoral student, recipients will be part of a vibrant postgraduate community at St Leonard's Postgraduate College, which is at the heart of postgraduate life at St Andrews. Students will have access to comprehensive research skills development through the University's GRADskills programme, which provides academic, professional, and personal development opportunities. The Careers Centre offers dedicated support for postgraduate students to help them identify and achieve their career ambitions. The scholarships support doctoral students in contributing to ground-breaking research across a wide range of disciplines. Doctoral students receive intensive research training in their home School and benefit from being fully supervised and integrated into the research interests of academic staff. Recipients will be expected to submit their thesis for examination by the end of the award period.

Valerie Graeme Smith Scholarship in the Arts

The Valerie Graeme Smith Scholarship in the Arts is awarded to full-time postgraduate taught Masters students with Overseas fee status whose chosen programme is within the Faculty of Arts at the University of St Andrews. The scholarship is open to all areas of study within the Faculty of Arts and is based on academic merit. One award of £3,600 is available per year, paid towards tuition fees. The scholarship has a duration of one year and covers students in various Schools including Art History, Classics, English, Film Studies, History, International Relations, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Social Anthropology, and the University of St Andrews Business School. Applicants must apply for a taught postgraduate masters course (MLitt, MRes, MSc, MPP) within the Faculty of Arts and must hold Overseas fee status. Applications are assessed based on academic merit, and applicants are required to submit one academic reference and one personal reference, along with university transcripts.

St Andrews Access Award

The St Andrews Access Award was established to provide financial assistance with the cost of studying at the University of St Andrews. Depending on household income, eligible students could receive a non-repayable guaranteed award for the duration of their undergraduate course. The Access Awards are based on financial need, with students demonstrating below-average household income and a need for funding. Applicants with a household income less than £34,000 can apply once to be considered for various awards, including a monthly maintenance allowance, a contribution towards university or private accommodation, and a sports membership discount. Scholarship applications are particularly welcome from widening participation applicants including those living in SIMD decile 1-4 areas, care experienced students, estranged students, asylum seekers or refugees, and young carers. The award values vary based on household income, with care experienced students receiving the highest guaranteed award of £4,915 annually. The Access Award is paid annually for the duration of the undergraduate programme and may be funded from University, donor or external sources, including Wardlaw Scholarships and The Robertson Trust Scholarship.

Snowdon Trust Masters Scholarship

The Snowdon Trust Masters Scholarship has been designed to identify and accelerate exceptional disabled students through higher education, creating the influencers of the future. The scholarship is open to national and international disabled students who have the qualities needed to create change. The Snowdon Trust are looking for applicants who can communicate their aspiration to become an exceptional leader, a role model, or a pioneer in their area of expertise. This scholarship is available to prospective students at the University of St Andrews pursuing postgraduate (Masters) degrees across a wide range of academic disciplines including sciences, humanities, social sciences, and professional fields.