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