Partially funded

Gibson-Sykora Postgraduate Taught Scholarship (International)

University of St Andrews, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Gibson-Sykora Trust, established in 1988, supports Polish students at the University of St Andrews. The scholarship is based partly on financial need.

Award Information

  • Polish nationality or domiciled in Poland, with Overseas fee status.
  • One-year taught Masters (MLitt, MSc, MRes, MPP), one-year research Masters (MSc(Res), MSt(Res)), or the first year of MPhil (taught) or MFA.
  • Full-time or part-time daytime; not for doctorates, postgraduate certificates or diplomas, or Online programmes.
  • Household income and financial circumstances must be disclosed to be eligible for needs-based awards.
  • Full tuition fees for one year.
  • In some circumstances all or part may be converted to maintenance if tuition is funded elsewhere.
  • Applications opened: 17 September 2025
  • Applications closed: 4 February 2026
  • Notification: week commencing 23 March 2026
  1. Apply for an eligible Masters or research course; allow up to three working days for login details.
  2. In My Application, search for the St Leonard's Masters Scholarship (International) in the catalogue.
  3. Complete that form including the income questions; you are considered automatically for Gibson-Sykora if you meet the criteria.

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Documents you will need

  • Two references: one academic or professional, one personal (not family).
  • University transcripts, including interim transcripts.
  • Gross annual household income in GBP for the most recent full financial year.

How selection works

Financial need (hardship, means-tested) and academic merit.

Recipients submit an introductory biography and an annual report; donor event attendance is encouraged.

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