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Americas and Europe (Non-EU) Scholarship

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Fees

Award value

See below

Fees

Funding type

Fee waiver/discount

Fees

Deadline

15 June 2026

Fees

Study level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

Heriot-Watt University

Number of awards

Not specified

What does this scholarship cover?

  • Tuition fees

More details on the scholarship

Award value Up to £5,000.

Entry requirements

Nationality

Haiti , Argentina , Brazil , Costa Rica , Guyana , Norway , Antigua & Barbuda , Barbados , Dominica , Grenada , Guatemala , Iceland , Moldova , Suriname , Venezuela , Belize , Chile , Cuba , Honduras , Jamaica , Liechtenstein , Paraguay , Peru , Bolivia , El Salvador , Mexico , St Vincent , Ukraine , Uruguay , American , St. Kitts Nevis , Albania , Andorra , Bahamas , Canada , Ecuador , Nicaragua , Trinidad Tobago , Bosnia , Colombia , Kosovo , Panama , Switzerland

Gender

Applicable to all genders

Delivery mode

In Person

Selection approach

Only selective applicants are considered

Study mode

Full Time

Intake year

September 2026

Other criteria

Academic excellence

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Not subject specific

Study level

Undergraduate

Subject area(s)*

Not subject specific

Study level

Postgraduate

Other eligibility requirements

All offer holders coming to Heriot-Watt in September 2026 who are resident in North, central or South America as well as any European Country that is not part of the EU.

Undergraduate Academic Requirements:

For students studying a US high school curriculum:

A minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 (B+ grade average) and strong academic performance in subject areas related to programme of study.

For students studying an IB curriculum:

A minimum of 32 points overall and strong academic performance (scores of 5 or higher) in subject areas related to programme of study.

For students studying any other curriculum:

A minimum of the equivalent scoring on your transcript of a B+ average across all subjects.

Postgraduate Academic Requirements:

A minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 (B+ grade average) and strong academic performance in subject areas related to programme of study.

Undergraduate Scholarships – £3,000 to £5,000 tuition award per year of study for a full-time undergraduate programme at Heriot-Watt University, dependent on merit and quality of application.

Postgraduate Scholarships – £3,000 to £5,000 tuition award for a full-time postgraduate programme of study at Heriot-Watt University, dependent on merit and quality of application.

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

  • Academic excellence

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

Please use the 'apply' button above and complete the application form.

Application requirements

    As part of the application, students will need to provide a copy of their current transcript and a personal statement (max. 1000 words) detailing their academic rigour and achievements, career goals, suitability for study at Heriot-Watt and any qualities or factors that make you a strong candidate to receive financial support.

Application deadline

15 June 2026

Contact Institution

Contact the institution for more details on the application process, eligibility, and any other information about the scholarship and courses offered.

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