The International Excellence Scholarships 2026 provide a fully-funded opportunity for outstanding international students to pursue undergraduate studies at the prestigious University of St Andrews, Scotland. This scholarship aims to attract academically gifted students who are eager to embark on a world-class educational journey while representing the university as Student Ambassadors.

Designation:

Undergraduate Scholarship

Research Area:

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Scholarships are available across various disciplines including, but not limited to, Arts, Sciences, Business, and Humanities.

Location:

University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Scotland, UK

Eligibility/Qualification:

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Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Hold an Overseas fee status.
  • Apply for an undergraduate degree (excludes Medicine and BA International Honours with William & Mary).
  • Be a prospective student entering the first year (including direct entry into year two).
  • Demonstrate academic excellence and achievements.
  • Provide one academic reference and one personal reference.
  • Submit a statement of motivation (maximum 2000 characters).
  • Be willing to participate in the Student Ambassador Scheme during their studies.

Job Description:

Recipients of the scholarship will be supported throughout their undergraduate program at St Andrews. They will also act as Student Ambassadors, gaining valuable leadership and outreach experience while contributing to the university’s vibrant community.

How to Apply:

  1. Apply for an undergraduate course at the University of St Andrews for the academic year 2026.
  2. After submitting your course application, you will receive login details for the My Application portal.
  3. Log in to the portal and navigate to the Scholarships and Funding section.
  4. Locate the International Excellence Scholarship in the scholarship catalogue.
  5. Complete and submit the scholarship application form by the specified deadline.
  6. If unable to upload references directly, provide your referee’s name and email for them to submit their references via email to ugscholarships@st-andrews.ac.uk before the deadline.

Last Date to Apply:

28 January 2026

This scholarship presents a unique opportunity to join one of the UK’s oldest and most storied institutions while celebrating academic distinction.

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