Scotland Saltire Scholarships for Studying in Scottish Government

Scotland Government Scholarships

University of West Scotland (image credited to geograph)

Scotland's Saltire Scholarships is a programme of scholarships offered by the Scottish Government in collaboration with Scottish universities in the areas of science, technology, creative industries, healthcare and medical sciences, and renewable and clean energy.

These scholarships are incredible opportunity to study in a country with world-leading universities and a long tradition of academic excellence. Our chosen scholars are people who aspire to become influential leaders in their future careers. They have wide ranging interests outside their studies and a desire to broaden their personal and academic experience in Scotland.

Scholarship Requirement

In order to be eligible for a Saltire Scholarship, candidates must:

• Have a conditional or unconditional offer of a place at a Scottish university on an eligible course that will be delivered physically in Scotland or via distance online learning or via a combination of both
• Be a citizen of Canada, India, Japan, USA, Pakistan, or China (Hong Kong citizens are also eligible as it is a Special Administrative Region of China)
• Be able to demonstrate that they can meet the costs of living in Scotland (where this is applicable) and the remaining tuition fees
• Not have previously studied in Scotland
• Not have previously received a Saltire Scholarship
• Meet the language requirements of the course

Scholarship Benefits

The scheme offers up to 50 awards, each worth 8,000 pound, towards tuition fees for any one year of full time study on a postgraduate Masters programme at any of Scotland's higher education institutions.

How to apply

In order to apply for a Saltire Scholarship, candidates must have a conditional or unconditional offer of a place at a Scottish university on eligible course. The application form is available via online, it is advised to visit this application form first. Please be notified that the scholarship deadline is on Friday 28 May 2021 at midnight GMT.