Partially funded

International Excellence Scholarship (Entry 2027)

University of St Andrews, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

A merit scholarship for overseas-fee students starting a first degree at St Andrews in 2027. The Selection Committee looks for academically excellent students.

The recipient is expected to act as a Student Ambassador and represent the University at events, typically outreach and helping Admissions staff at prospective-student events.

Award Information

  • Overseas fee status; undergraduate study starting in 2027; prospective students only.
  • First-year entrants, including direct entry into year two; transfers excluded.
  • Full-time or part-time daytime study.
  • Excludes Medicine and the BA International Honours joint courses with William & Mary.
  • Full tuition fees, paid annually for the length of the undergraduate programme (one award).
  • Applications open: 17 August 2026
  • Applications close: 27 January 2027
  • Notification: week commencing 17 March 2027 (outcome visible in My Application by mid-March 2027)
  1. Submit a course application for a 2027 place. An offer is not required first.
  2. Allow two working days for your My Application login to be issued.
  3. Open the International Undergraduate Scholarships application in the Scholarships and Funding catalogue.
  4. Complete the form, including the motivation statement and reference uploads.

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Documents you will need

  • Academic reference from a school teacher, Head of Year or Principal, or a university advisor of studies or tutor: headed paper, one A4 page, signed and dated.
  • Personal reference from someone who knows you well (not family or close friends): one A4 page.
  • The two referees must be different people; no other references or supporting material are accepted.
  • Statement of motivation of up to 2,000 characters entered in the form: why you apply, how you would contribute to the University community and your academic achievements.
  • If a referee cannot upload, they may email the reference to [email protected] before the deadline.

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