Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships | Study In Scotland Universities ( Scotland Government)

Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships | Study In Scotland ( Scotland Government)

Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships is a programme of scholarships offered by the Scottish Government in collaboration with Scottish universities and colleges.

The Scottish Government, in collaboration with Scottish universities, are offering Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships to citizens of select countries who wish to study full-time Masters degrees fully delivered in Scottish universities, in the areas of science, technology, creative industries, healthcare and medical sciences, and renewable and clean energy.

The scholarships target students who aspire to become influential leaders and who have wide ranging interests outside their studies, as well as a desire to broaden their personal and academic experience in Scotland.

Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships are an incredible opportunity to study in a country with world-leading universities and a long tradition of academic excellence.

Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships:

Host Institution(s):

Scotland’s higher education institutions

Level/Field(s) of study:

Masters degree in science, technology, creative industries, healthcare and medical sciences, or renewable and clean energy offered at Scottish Universities. Distance learning courses are eligible.

Number of Scholarships:

Up to 50

Target group:

Nationals of the following countries: Canada, China (including Hong Kong), India, Japan, Pakistan and USA.

CANADA, CHINA (INCLUDING HONG KONG), INDIA, JAPAN, PAKISTAN AND USA STUDENTS.

The scheme offers up to 50 awards, each worth £8000, towards tuition fees for any one year of full time study on a postgraduate Masters programme at any of Scotland’s higher education institutions. 

Scholarships are available to citizens of the following countries: Canada, China (including Hong Kong), India, Japan, Pakistan and USA. 

 

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Each award is worth £8000 to be used towards tuition fees for the duration of 1 year of full time study on a postgraduate Masters programme at any of Scotland’s higher education institutions.

Any additional costs and expenses are the responsibility of the student.

 

Eligibility Criteria for Applying Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships:

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.
• Complete an application form and submit it by the closing date of 31 May 2022. 

ELIGIBLE COURSES:

• The course must be a postgraduate Masters level course in one of the following subject areas:
• Science
• Technology
• Creative industries
• Healthcare and medical sciences
• Renewable and clean energy

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

Applicants must demonstrate:

• An interest in studying in Scotland and/or at a specific Scottish university.
• The aspiration to work and study in a global context and take a position of leadership in their chosen career. 
• A willingness and the necessary interpersonal and communication skills required to participate in the programme of activities that accompanies the scholarships.

 

How to apply Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships:

Application instructions:

In order to apply for a Saltire Scholarship, candidates must have a conditional or unconditional offer of a place at a Scottish university on an eligible course. The scholarship application form must be submitted online and should include your unique reference number you will have received in the offer letter from your Scottish university. The deadline is midnight (BST), 31 May 2022.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Application Deadline:

The application deadline for Saltire Scholarship, Scottish university is midnight (BST), 31 May 2022.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO APPLY ON OFFICIAL WEBSITE.