Scottish Government (administered by participating Scottish universities) · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · UK
FundingPartial
LevelMasters
DeadlineMay
Application feeFree
About this scholarship
Provides a tuition fee waiver of up to £8,000 per year for a one-year Master's programme at a Scottish university. 1 year Master's (one-year full-time programme)
ProviderScottish Government (administered by participating Scottish universities)
CountryUnited Kingdom (UK)
Host university / institutionParticipating Scottish universities (University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, University of St Andrews, University of Aberdeen, University of Strathclyde, etc.)
Degree levelsMasters
Fields of studyAll fields
Funding typePartial
Application feeFree
DeadlineDeadlines vary by university, typically May 31 for September intake. Check with your chosen university.
IntakeSeptember
Applications openMarch
CompetitionHigh
Programme duration1 year Master's (one-year full-time programme)
MastersAll fields
Scotland Saltire Scholarship eligibility criteria
Citizen of an eligible partner country (India, Pakistan, USA, Canada, China, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, etc.)
Hold an offer of admission to a full-time Master's programme at a participating Scottish university
Demonstrate ability to pay remaining tuition and living costs
Meet the English language requirements of the university
Not previously enrolled in a Scottish university
Benefits and coverage
Tuition fee waiver of up to £8,000
Covers one year of Master's study in Scotland
Available in any field of study
Can be combined with other university-specific scholarships
Open to citizens from eligible partner countries
Required documents
Saltire Scholarship application form (per university)
University admission offer letter
Academic transcripts
Proof of citizenship
Statement of purpose
English language proficiency scores
How to apply for the Scotland Saltire Scholarship
Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
Deadlines vary by university, typically May 31 for September intake. Check with your chosen university. Submit a complete application before the May deadline.
Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverageProvides a tuition fee waiver of up to £8,000 per year for a one-year Master's programme…
LevelsMasters
Frequently asked questions
Citizen of an eligible partner country (India, Pakistan, USA, Canada, China, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, etc.) Hold an offer of admission to a full-time Master's programme at a participating Scottish university Demonstrate ability to pay remaining tuition and living costs Meet the English language requirements of the university Not previously enrolled in a Scottish university
Tuition fee waiver of up to £8,000 Covers one year of Master's study in Scotland Available in any field of study Can be combined with other university-specific scholarships Open to citizens from eligible partner countries
Saltire Scholarship application form (per university) University admission offer letter Academic transcripts Proof of citizenship Statement of purpose English language proficiency scores
Deadlines vary by university, typically May 31 for September intake. Check with your chosen university.
No — applications for the Scotland Saltire Scholarship are free.