Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for Masters Study (Scottish Government)

The Scottish Government, working with Scottish universities, offers Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships to citizens of certain countries. The award supports full-time Masters degrees taught entirely at Scottish universities in science, technology, creative industries, healthcare and medical sciences, and renewable and clean energy.

The programme is aimed at students who want to become influential leaders and who have interests beyond their studies. It also seeks people who want to widen their personal and academic experience in Scotland.

• Host: Scottish Government with Scottish universities
• Level: Masters degree
• Study destination: Scotland
• Value: £8000 towards tuition fees for 1 year
• Number of awards: Up to 50
• Deadline: 31 May 2022
• Eligible nationalities: Canada, China (including Hong Kong), India, Japan, Pakistan and USA

Scotland’s higher education institutions

Masters degree in science, technology, creative industries, healthcare and medical sciences, or renewable and clean energy at Scottish Universities. Distance learning courses are eligible.

Up to 50

Nationals of the following countries: Canada, China (including Hong Kong), India, Japan, Pakistan and USA.

Each award is worth £8000. The money goes towards tuition fees for 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.

Applicants 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 citizens 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 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.

Applicants must show an interest in studying in Scotland and/or at a specific Scottish university. They should also aspire to work and study in a global context and take a position of leadership in their chosen career. They must also show willingness and the necessary interpersonal and communication skills to take part in the programme of activities that comes with the scholarships.

This scholarship suits students from Canada, China (including Hong Kong), India, Japan, Pakistan or the USA who hold an offer for an eligible full-time Masters at a Scottish university. It is a good fit if you have not studied in Scotland before and have not received a Saltire Scholarship previously.

You should also be ready to show you can cover living costs and any tuition fees beyond the £8000 award, and to take part in the scholarship’s programme of activities.

The Scottish Government will not be running a Saltire Scholarship in 2024-2025.

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.

• Who can apply for Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships? Citizens of Canada, China (including Hong Kong), India, Japan, Pakistan and the USA who have an offer for an eligible Masters at a Scottish university.
• What does the scholarship cover? It provides £8000 towards tuition fees for 1 year of full-time Masters study. Living costs and any remaining fees are the student’s responsibility.
• When is the deadline? The application deadline is midnight (BST), 31 May 2022.
• How do I apply? You must have a conditional or unconditional offer from a Scottish university and submit the online application form, including your unique reference number from the offer letter.
• Are distance learning courses eligible? Yes, courses delivered via distance online learning or a combination of online and physical delivery are eligible.

• Read the official guidelines carefully before you start your application.
• Prepare your documents, including your university offer letter and reference number, early.
• Check the language requirements for your course and make sure you meet them.
• Be ready to explain your leadership experience and your interest in studying in Scotland.
• Submit your application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute problems.