The University of St Andrews is pleased to offer a range of scholarships for new postgraduate research students, based on academic merit and/or financial need. Many of these scholarships are made possible through generous donations from alumni and friends of the University.
The value of individual scholarships will vary, and will usually be paid annually for the duration of the student's research programme, excluding continuation and any extension periods. The scholarships are all based on academic merit, and some also on financial need.
Additional criteria
You must have applied for a postgraduate research programme: MPhil, PhD, MSc(Res), MSt(Res), EngD or MFA. Some scholarships may only be available to specific programmes (e.g. doctoral/PhD level).
In support of your application, you will be asked to upload the following supporting documents:
- University transcript(s), including interim transcripts for any degrees pending.
- Research proposal
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.
If you wish to be considered for scholarships based on financial need, we recommend using the funding financial profile to help calculate your household income before you apply. You can find the funding financial profile in Scholarships and Funding, "Create my funding financial profile". Applicants must also articulate a need for support through a personal financial statement.
