University of St. Andrews UK 2022 International Excellence Scholarship

The International Excellence Scholarship is available to international students who will be studying at St Andrews for an undergraduate degree starting in 2022 with an Overseas fee status. The Selection Committee seeks applicants who are gifted students with academic excellence. The successful scholars will be expected to fulfil an ambassadorial role and represent the University at a number of events.

• Table of Content
• About University of St Andrews
• University of St. Andrews Bachelor
• Aim and Benefits of University of St. Andrews Bachelor
• Requirements for University of St. Andrews Bachelor Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of St Andrews

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University of St. Andrews Bachelor

Application Deadline	01 Feb 2022
Country to study	United Kingdom
School to study	University of St. Andrews
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	University of St Andrews
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of University of St. Andrews Bachelor

Duration

Annually for the duration of the student's undergraduate programme

Value (per year)

Up to £25,000

Type of award

To cover tuition fees and a contribution towards living costs

Number of awards available

Please refer to the specific criteria for named scholarships listed above for value, type and number of awards.

Requirements for University of St. Andrews Bachelor Qualification

• Only available to students entering their first year of an undergraduate degree (this includes direct entry into year two of course).
• The Selection Committee seeks applicants who are gifted students with academic excellence. The successful scholars will be expected to fulfil an ambassadorial role and represent the University at a number of events.
• You will be required to provide a statement of motivation in support of your application (not more than 250 words). This should include your reasons for applying for the Scholarship, explaining how you would expect to benefit from the opportunities the award provides, and describing how you think you might contribute to the community while studying at the University of St Andrews. Also include details of academic achievements which you believe would make you a good candidate for this scholarship.
• Recipients of the scholarship will be expected to engage with our Student Ambassadors Scheme. Work through the scheme is varied, but will likely entail engaging in outreach activities and assisting our Admissions staff with events aimed at prospective students and offer holders to help share your experience of being a student at St Andrews.
• You will also be required to provide two references; both an academic and personal letter of recommendation (not more than 200 words each).
  • The academic reference could be from a teacher, college counsellor or someone who knows your academic capabilities well.
  • The personal reference should be given from a non-family member who will serve as a personal character reference. For example an academic advisor who is aware of your personal attributes, a current or former employer, senior staff member in an organisation where you have volunteered.
  • If, due to school policy, you are unable to upload your references please upload a document detailing the name and email address of your referee and ask them to email the reference to [email protected] by the scholarship deadline.

  It is extremely important that you apply to us for funding giving complete and accurate information.

  Your course and funding application are not linked and applying for funding in no way impedes your course application.

Application Deadline

February 1, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of St Andrews on www.st-andrews.ac.uk to apply

This scholarship is available for application through Scholarships and Funding. After you have applied to a new course beginning in the 2022-2023 academic year, you can access Scholarships and Funding through My Application.
After applying for your chosen course beginning in the 2022-2023 academic year, you must allow at least two working days for processing and issue of your log in details before you can apply for this scholarship.
If, due to school policy, you are unable to upload your references please upload a document detailing the name and email address of your referee and ask them to email the reference to [email protected] by the scholarship deadline.