Postgraduate Scholarships 2025: St Andrews GREAT Scholarship Worth £10,000 Now Open
About the Scholarship
The University of St Andrews, in collaboration with the British Council, is offering the prestigious GREAT Scholarship for 2025. This scholarship is open to exceptional students from France, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Indonesia, Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam, who are aspiring to pursue a postgraduate taught Master’s degree (MLitt, MRes, MSc). This opportunity is designed for academically gifted students who are passionate about becoming future leaders and desire to enhance their academic and personal experiences at one of the UK’s most renowned universities.
St Andrews GREAT Scholarship 2025 Details
- Position: GREAT Scholarship
- Institution: University of St Andrews
- Administering Body: British Council
- Location: St Andrews, Scotland, UK
- Research Field: Postgraduate Taught Masters (MLitt, MRes, MSc)
- Type: Full-time, Postgraduate Fellowship
- Duration: 1 year
- Start Date (Anticipated): September 2025
- Funding/Compensation: £10,000 towards tuition fees
- Required Degree/Diploma: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (for postgraduate study)
Research Areas Supported
The GREAT Scholarship is available for students pursuing postgraduate taught Master’s degrees in the following fields:
- Art History
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Classics
- Computer Science
- Divinity
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Economics and Finance
- English
- Film Studies
- History
- International Relations
- Management
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Modern Languages
- Philosophy
- Physics and Astronomy
- Psychology and Neuroscience
- Social Anthropology
- University of St Andrews Business School
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- You must be a citizen of one of the following countries: France (EU), India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Thailand, or Vietnam.
- You must have applied for a taught postgraduate Master’s course (MLitt, MRes, MSc) at the University of St Andrews for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Applicants must meet the English language requirement for their chosen course or begin a pre-sessional English course by 30 June 2025.
- You should be academically excellent with an outstanding academic record, demonstrating leadership potential and a wide range of extracurricular interests.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Candidates with previous international exposure, work experience, or strong extra-curricular engagement will be preferred.
- The selection committee values applicants with strong references, both academic and personal.
Not Eligible:
- Non-Master’s postgraduate programs (e.g., Graduate Diplomas) and online or distance learning programs are not eligible.
- Students who are not enrolled in full-time postgraduate taught Master’s courses (MLitt, MRes, MSc) are not eligible.
Fellowship/Job Benefits
- £10,000 Award: Toward tuition fees for the full-time postgraduate Master’s course.
- Visa Sponsorship: For international students.
- Health Insurance: Coverage for the duration of the study.
- Ambassadorial Role: Successful applicants will engage with the British Council and the University’s Student Ambassadors Scheme, which may include outreach activities and assisting with university events.
Key Responsibilities
- Ambassadorial Engagement: Represent the University of St Andrews and the British Council in a variety of events and outreach activities.
- Active Participation: Contribute to university and British Council activities and engage with prospective students to share your experience at St Andrews.
Application Process
How to Apply:
- Apply for a place in a postgraduate taught Master’s course (MLitt, MRes, MSc) at St Andrews.
- After submitting your course application, wait for two working days for processing, and then access the scholarship application form on the My Application portal under Scholarships and Funding.
- Submit the completed scholarship application form along with one academic and one personal reference.
Required Documents:
- Application form
- CV/Resume
- Personal and academic references (can be submitted by the referees directly to pgscholarships@st-andrews.ac.uk).
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 4 November 2024
- Application Closes: 25 May 2025
- Notification Date: Week commencing 23 June 2025
- Start of Fellowship: September 2025
Where to Apply
- Institution Website: University of St Andrews
- GREAT Scholarships 2025: great_scholarships_2025-26_terms_and_conditions.pdf
- Fellowship/Job Posting: GREAT Scholarships 2025
- Application Portal: Apply Here
📧 Contact for Queries: pgscholarships@st-andrews.ac.uk
