University of St Andrews 2025-2026 Lorna Walker UHStAGA Scholarship (Funded)

University of St Andrews 2025 Lorna Walker UHStAGA Scholarship is generously provided by the Association for graduates of University Hall (UHStAGA). This award will enable an international student on a one-year Masters postgraduate course to reside at University Hall for two semesters of study in 2025-2026. 

The successful candidate will be required to reside in University Hall during term time and to take an interest in the life of the Hall. Historically this award was directed towards promoting female scholarship and international understanding, and the Graduate Association hope that recipients will put the knowledge and experience gained in St Andrews to full use upon their return home, and thus contribute to the development of their own country and to the role and status of women there. Preference will be given to students from a low income country.

Aim and Benefits of University of St Andrews Postgraduate Scholarship

The scholarship will cover the cost of accommodation and meals at University Hall for two semesters and a room only in other university-provided accommodation during the summer research and writing-up period of study.

The scholarship does not cover tuition fees, nor will it make any allowance for meals during the vacations, for travel, health insurance or any other incidental expenses.

Requirements for University of St Andrews Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

• One-year taught Masters programmes (MLitt, MSc, MRes); One-year Masters research programmes (MSc (Res) and MSt (Res)); Two-year Masters research programmes with a taught element in the first year (MPhil (taught), MFA); Please note that the Lorna Walker UHStAGA Scholarship is only available for the first year of a two-year Master research programme. It is not available for doctoral degrees, postgraduate certificates or diplomas, or Online programmes.
• Students that have financial need (Hardship, means tested) from faculty of Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Economics and Finance, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, Graduate School, History, International Education Institute, International Relations, Management, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology and Neuroscience, Social Anthropology, University of St Andrews Business School

Available to: Prospective students

Mode of study: Full time

Geographical criteria: All non-UK nations

Preference will be given to students from a low income country.

The successful candidate will be required to reside in University Hall during term time and to take an interest in the life of the Hall. It is hoped that they will put the knowledge and experience gained in St Andrews to full use upon their return home and thus contribute to the development of their own country and to the role and status of women there. A statement about how the candidate intends to satisfy these criteria will form part of the application.

Candidates must have applied for any of the following:

• A one-year taught Masters programmes (MLitt, MSc, MRes);
• A one-year Masters research programme (MSc (Res) and MSt (Res));
• A two-year Masters research programme with a taught element in the first year (MPhil (taught), MFA); Please note that the scholarship is only available for the first year of a two-year Master research programme.

The scholarship is not available for doctoral degrees, postgraduate certificates or diplomas, or Online programmes.

Candidates must be graduates of a high academic standard with a good knowledge of English, sufficient to allow them to benefit from full-time study at St Andrews.

In support of your application you will be asked to upload the following supporting documents:

• One personal reference and one academic or professional reference (two references in total). These can be in addition to your course application references, but must be uploaded before the deadline. Where possible your references should support the two or more criteria you meet from the list above. Please refer to the guidance below, or contact pgscholarships@st-andrews.ac.uk if you have any queries.
• University transcript(s), including interim transcripts for any degrees pending.

Student financial information

“Household income” refers to your total annual income for the most recent full financial year. This figure must be annual (not monthly), in Pounds Sterling (GBP) and gross (without tax deducted). If you are living with your parents/guardians, the figure provided must be their combined income rather than your own. Income details must reflect your current/recent situation and not your expected future income after starting your intended programme.

Sources for socio-economically disadvantaged areas for low income countries.

References

You are required to provide one academic reference and one personal reference.

The academic reference may be the same as one of the academic references submitted with your study application. If you do not have access to those references, instead please upload a holding document (e.g. Word) with the name of the referee. The reference will then be uploaded by us after you have submitted the scholarship application.

The personal reference should be written by someone who knows you well (but not a family member) who can vouch for either your non-academic qualities that you write about in the application form, or your financial situation (if that is relevant to your application). For example, this could be an academic advisor who is aware of your personal attributes, a current or former employer, or a senior staff member in an organisation where you have volunteered.

If your referee(s) would prefer to send the reference(s) directly to us, please ask them to email the reference to pgscholarships@st-andrews.ac.uk, and to include your name and the name of the scholarship for which it is intended, before the scholarship deadline date. When you apply for the scholarship, in place of the reference, please upload a holding document with the referee’s name, and a note that the reference will be sent directly by them. The document will then be added after you have submitted the application, as long as we receive it by the application deadline.

Please note: We do not recommend using an academic reference in place of the personal reference, as this may not meet the requirements of the scholarship and may be detrimental to your application. Please only do this if you are sure that it can serve as a personal reference, e.g. if it is written by an academic who is familiar with and refers specifically to your non-academic qualities.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of St Andrews Postgraduate Scholarship

Application assessment

Financial need (Hardship, means tested), Academic merit

Application Deadline

February 5, 2025

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 the Lorna Walker UHStAGA Scholarship application form in the Scholarships and Funding section of My Application.

• If you are applying for a postgraduate taught Masters programme (MLitt, MSc, MRes) for the 2025-26 academic year, after applying you must allow 2 working days for processing and issue of your log in details before you can apply for this scholarship.
• If you are applying for a research Masters programme (MSt (Res), MSc (Res), MPhil (Taught) or an MFA) for the 2025-26 academic year, after applying you must allow for up to 3 working days for processing and issue of your log in details before you can apply for this scholarship.
• If you are a current student at St Andrews, you can access Scholarships and Funding through MySaint. However, you should wait until after you have applied for your intended postgraduate programme before doing so to ensure that the scholarship application is linked to the correct course.
• In the Scholarships and Funding catalogue, apply for the Lorna Walker UHStAGA Scholarship.

Scholarship application form guidance

For more details visit: University of St Andrews website.