Scholarships at University of St Andrews

Postgraduate

Only postgraduate students formally admitted to the University of St Andrews to pursue PhD research in Mediaeval or Middle Eastern History, either full-time or part-time, will be eligible to apply for a Berenike Walburg Travel Scholarship. Successful applicants may not reapply for a second award. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need by an Award Committee chaired by the School of History’s Director of Postgraduates and at least two other members of staff in the School of History with expertise in Mediaeval and Middle Eastern History. The decision of the Award Committee is final.

All those wishing to enter the competition are invited to submit their applications by 30 November using the Application Form. Applicants will be invited to outline their doctoral research and how the proposed trip will advance that research. They will also be asked to demonstrate financial need. The applicant’s supervisor will be required to give their consent and support for the proposed trip in writing.

Bursary

Two Scholarships will normally be awarded each year to cover the anticipated travel costs of a doctoral student incurred in the course of a research trip.

30 November 2020

Postgraduate

For students who have been accepted at the University and can demonstrate musical merit.

Please see the application form for audition dates.

Bursary

Postgraduate

In the selection process for these scholarships we will give consideration to a variety of criteria, including, but not limited to the following: We may give preference to applicants from “Developing economies” as defined by the United Nations; We may give preference to applicants with an outstanding academic record; We may give preference to applicants with a record of using statistical ecology methods in their work; We may give preference to applicants who can demonstrate that what they learn on the MSc will have an impact on some specific problem(s) in statistical ecology.

Monday 11 May 2020

Fees coverage

Per year

Full or partial tuition fees

Postgraduate

A First-Class Honours degree from a Scottish university is a pre-requisite for consideration for the scholarships. Alongside existing graduates, final year undergraduate students expecting to achieve a First-Class Honours degree are also eligible for nomination. Please note that a postgraduate degree, regardless of result, cannot be counted as equivalent standard. A student can only be nominated by one university for this scheme.

Thursday 16 January 2019

Bursary

Per year

Tuition fees at standard UKRI Home fee rate and stipend of £16,800 per annum (2019-2020 rate, to be adjusted for inflation), plus up to £3,000 research-related allowance during the tenure of the award (subject to conditions).

Postgraduate

The School of Art History is offering 3 scholarships for doctoral research in any field of art history, museum and gallery studies, or history of photography, for starting in September 2020.

f you are interested in being considered for one of these awards, you must complete the University’s application process to the PhD programme by 18 May 2020 and state clearly in your application that you wish to be considered for this scholarship. These are competitive awards, and selections will be made based on the merits of the research proposal.

Fees coverage

100% of fees covered

Per year

These scholarships provide a full fee waiver for the three years of the PhD programme, and are available to overseas students.

Postgraduate

The School of Art History at the University of St Andrews is delighted to invite applications for the John Phillip Doctoral Scholarship in Spanish Art and Visual Culture, to start in September 2020. The scholarship will fund a doctoral research project that focuses on the history of Spanish art and visual culture between ca. 1600 and 1700. We will also consider research projects devoted to the reception of seventeenth-century Spanish art in later periods, up to ca. 1900.

The deadline for applications is Monday 25 May 2020. The application form should include a research proposal (1000 words maximum, excluding references).

Fees coverage

100% of fees covered

Per year

It is a full scholarship, covering tuition fees, plus an annual stipend of £15,285 for living expenses, and an annual research allowance of £5,000.

Postgraduate

Applicants should be competing at a high level within their sport – usually national or international standard.Scholarships are open to international applicants for eligible postgraduate Masters degree programmes. Scholarships are not available for Masters degrees by research, doctoral degrees, postgraduate certificates/ diplomas, or distance learning programmes.

Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible. The scholarship will close for applications on 14 June 2020.

Fees coverage

Tuition fee reduction

Postgraduate

Scholarships will be awarded solely on academic merit. Applicants should have an outstanding academic record and hold: an undergraduate degree with first class honours from a UK university or an equivalent international qualification; and a Masters degree in a field of study relevant to their proposed doctoral research. Applicants who have not at the date of application completed their Masters degree should be able to show evidence that they are on course to do before the start of the doctoral degree. Applicants should be able to demonstrate in their application that they have the potential to influence their chosen field. Applicants for these scholarships are expected to aspire to an academic career; applicants should in the covering letter with their application describe their professional aspirations and how the scholarship would help them to achieve their ambitions. Year of entry 2020-2021 academic year; applicants must be able to start their degree in September 2020.

Applications must be submitted with all required supporting documents no later than Thursday 16 January 2020.

Bursary

82,77,033

Per year

Each scholarship is worth £88,500 covering both fees and maintenance costs for three years (full time registration) or six years (part time registration).

Postgraduate

This scholarship is available to postgraduate research students from any country studying for a PhD in the School of History or School of Psychology and Neuroscience. Applicants must articulate a need for support through a personal financial statement. If applying to this scholarship, please be aware of the following requirements: Core personal details may be passed to the benefactors of your scholarship. Your name, the name of your town of origin, school/college and subject of study will be passed to the donor of the scholarship with your consent. Your scholarship award in subsequent years of study is conditional upon your successful completion of the academic requirements to progress in your proposed subject of study at the University of St Andrews. If your scholarship is subject-related then your award is usually also conditional upon your continuing to study that specific subject. Attendance at Development related scholarship events (including invitations to meet the donors) is strongly encouraged. You will be invited to these as appropriate by the Development Office. Submission of reports throughout the period of scholarship support. You are required to submit an Introductory Biography at the start of your award period and the Development Office will contact you towards the end of each semester for a report on your time at St Andrews to share with the donors of your award. This will be an annual cycle for the duration of your award.

Please apply for the award after you have submitted your application for a place at St Andrews. You do not need to wait until you have received an offer of a place before applying for the award.

Bursary

2,80,577

Per year