University of St Andrews Scholarship for International Students
The International Undergraduate Scholarship is an entrant scholarship offered by the University of St Andrews for students with Overseas fee status commencing an undergraduate degree in 2026. It provides a tuition fee reduction of up to £10,000 per year, awarded based on financial need, and is paid annually for the duration of the undergraduate programme.
Applicants must demonstrate financial need by meeting two or more criteria, such as previous receipt of needs-based funding, residence in a socio-economically disadvantaged area, having a disability, or belonging to a minority group. The scholarship is part of the broader University of St Andrews International Undergraduate Scholarships collection, accessible via a single application form in the My Application portal.
Applications opened on 1 September 2025 and closed on 28 January 2026 (23:59 GMT), with notifications in the week of 16 March 2026. It supports first-year entrants, including direct entry to year two, but excludes transfers from other institutions. Overseas fee status students from various schools are eligible, excluding certain joint programmes.
Eligibility Requirements
- Overseas fee status (international students).
- Entering the first year of an undergraduate degree at St Andrews in 2026 (includes direct entry to Year 2).
- Excludes students transferring from another institution.
- Meet two or more financial need criteria: demonstrate financial need; previously received needs-based funding; from a socio-economically disadvantaged area; physical, unseen or learning disability; part of a minority group.
- Submit gross annual household income in GBP (use Financial Funding Tool if needed).
- Apply via University of St Andrews International Undergraduate Scholarships form after course application (no offer required).
For thorough eligibility and selection information, visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.