OpenFieldScotland's Saltire Scholarships in Higher Education Excellence
Prestigious government scholarships for citizens of Canada, China, India, Japan, Pakistan, and the USA undertaking a full-time master's in Scotland.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2:1 honors degree.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or higher.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Application essay explaining why Scotland was selected for graduate study.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of academic reference.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- £8,000 tuition fee contribution awarded by the Scottish Government across all Scottish universities
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Applied towards master's tuition at any of Scotland's 19 universities
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Universities Scotland documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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