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Country of study
United Kingdom · St Andrews
Target level
Master’s
Fields of study
All fields
Other conditions
  • You must have applied for a full-time postgraduate master's programme. Some scholarships may only be available to specific programmes, for example taught master's only.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You must have applied for a full-time postgraduate Masters programme (see full details above). Some scholarships may only be available to specific programmes, for example taught Masters only.
  • The funding is not available for doctoral degrees, postgraduate certificates or diplomas, or online programmes.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: It is not available for doctoral degrees, postgraduate certificates or diplomas, or Online programmes.
  • Your programme must start in August 2027 (Master of Public Policy students only), September 2027 or January 2028.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Your programme start date must be one of the following: August 2027 - Master of Public Policy (MPP) students only September 2027 January 2028
  • You do not need to meet all the criteria to apply, but you must meet at least one.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You don't need to meet all criteria to apply, but you must meet at least one.
  • Apply after you have submitted your application for a place at St Andrews. You do not need to wait for an offer of a place before applying for the award.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Apply after you have submitted your application for a place at St Andrews. You do not need to wait until you have received an offer of a place before applying for the award.
  • Applicants must meet one or more of the following criteria: be care experienced, have a lower than average household income, have previously received needs-based funding, have taken part in a widening access initiative, come from a socio-economically disadvantaged area, provide evidence of a first class grade point average, have a proven record of academic excellence and show future leadership potential, demonstrate non-academic achievement or leadership qualities, have a disability, or be part of a minority group.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Applicants must meet one or more of the following criteria. If you identify with any of the circumstances below, you are encouraged to highlight this in your application:

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Length of the funding
12 months

Dates

Applications open
20 August 2026 at 00:00 GMT+1, time zone not specified
Applications close
7 April 2027
Results announced
The week commencing Saturday 22 May 2027

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Apply for your chosen course at the University of St Andrews (master's or postgraduate research).
    With whom
    University of St Andrews
  2. Step 2: Wait up to three working days to receive your My Application login details.
    With whom
    University of St Andrews
  3. Step 3: Log in to My Application, go to Scholarships and Funding and search for St Leonard's Masters Scholarship (UK).
    With whom
    You
  4. Step 4: Upload your supporting documents before the deadline.
    With whom
    You
    By when
    7 April 2027
    Documents to provide
    • One personal reference and one academic or professional reference (two references in total)
    • University transcripts, including interim transcripts for any degrees pending
    • Evidence of household income (such as P60, salary, tax certificate)

Where to apply

University of St Andrews (opens in a new tab) · St Leonard’s College World-Leading Doctoral Scholarships

Official title (in English): St Leonard's Masters Scholarship (Home students)

Edition 2027 · Verified on 1 November 2026

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