Scottish Government Scholarships Frequently Asked Questions

Students have lots of questions regarding Scotland’s Saltire Scholarship (SSS) program. It is the scholarship program offered by the government of Scotland to international students from Canada, Pakistan, China, Hong Kong, India, and the USA countries. Here are the answers to your questions regarding this scholarship program.

(Q) Is it easy to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) Yes.

(Q) Is it easy to be selected for this scholarship program?

(A) Yes, if you are a hardworking and an eligible candidate.

(Q) What is the SSS?

(A) Scottish Government in cooperation with higher education institutions of Scotland runs a program of scholarship known as Scotland’s Saltire Scholarship (SSS).

(Q) How to apply for Scotland’s Saltire Scholarship? Or procedure to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) Apply via Online Application

(Q) Host country of this scholarship program?

(A) Scotland.

(Q) Is it necessary to submit a hard copy of your application?

(A) No.

(Q) What is the duration of this scholarship program?

(A) The duration of the award is specified as one year.

(Q) Is it a fully funded scholarship program?

(A) The scholarship is offering many grants for the beneficiaries of this program. These grants are as:

  • The grantees of this scholarship will be awarded with the grant under this program
  • Each award is valued as 8000£ which will be given to the students in order to meet with the academic expenses toward the tuition fees.

(Q) How about living expenses and tuition fee costs (remainder)?

(A) That is the responsibility of the student.

(Q) Is it possible to submit your application after the deadline?

(A) No.

(Q) Who can apply for this scholarship program?

(A) The Government of Scotland in collaboration with Higher Education Institutes of Scotland is offering Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships (SSS) for international students just from Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, and the USA countries. These scholarships are for those students who want to pursue their Postgraduate Degree program studies in the UK.

(Q) Scholarships will be awarded on merit?

(A) Yes, it is a merit based scholarship program.

(Q) Which fields of education does this program offers?

(A) Applicants can choose any field for their Masters degree. Program studies under this scholarship, which are offered as:

Science

  • Earth sciences
  • Environment
  • Energy
  • Geology
  • Weather and climate
  • Plants/ Botany
  • Animals/ zoology

Technology

  • Software
  • Engineering
  • Bioinformatics
  • Information
  • Systems
  • Multimedia
  • Computers

Creative Industries

  • Communications
  • Media
  • Culture
  • Broadcasting
  • Film
  • Animation
  • Journalism
  • Cultural
  • Publishing
  • New Media Studies
  • Computer Games
  • Computer Arts
  • Design
  • Graphic
  • Industrial
  • Interior
  • Fashion

Healthcare and Medical Sciences

  • Physical and Life Sciences
  • Astronomy
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Biology
  • Health Sciences
  • Biotechnology

Energy

  • Sustainable Engineering
  • Renewable Energy
  • Biomass/ Bio fuels
  • Hydro Power
  • Solar Power
  • Tidal Power
  • Wind Power
  • Other Fields
  • Architecture
  • Arts
  • Humanities
  • Earth sciences
  • Financial services
  • Music.

(Q) What is the eligibility criteria for this scholarship program?

(A) In order to be considered as eligible for this scholarship program, an applicant should possess the below mentioned eligibility criteria:

  • Applicant should be from these Canada, China, India, Pakistan, and USA countries under this scholarship program, with a valid passport
  • Applicant should be a student of any related field as mentioned above and should be intended to work for the development of that sector
  • Must be able to meet the costs of living in Scotland and the remaining tuition fees
  • Not have receiving a Saltire Scholarship in previously
  • Not have their any previous study in  Scotland.

(Q) What if an applicant submits only their application form and not the documents?

(A) Then their application will not be considered and will be cancelled.

(Q) A person who already is availing any other scholarship, can apply for this scholarship program?

(A) An applicant may apply for other scholarship programs but cannot hold two scholarships at the same time.

(Q) How many scholarships are awarded per year or annually?

(A) The Government of Scotland offered up to 50 awards per year.

(Q) Which countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) Following are the eligible countries:

  • Canada
  • China
  • Hong Kong
  • Pakistan
  • Japan
  • India
  • United States of America (USA).

(Q) If a candidate belongs to other than the eligible countries, is he eligible to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) No.

(Q) Can a candidate apply at another UK institution for this scholarship program?

(A) No, candidates only can apply at Scottish institutions.

(Q) Is the candidate allowed to study from home (online) or part time?

(A) No.

(Q) Does a candidate need to provide other documents along with the application form?

(A) No.

(Q) If a candidate has been awarded with this scholarship previously, can he apply again for this scholarship program?

(A) No.

(Q) If a candidate is choosing a course of two years, will he get a scholarship for both years?

(A) No, this scholarship is for only 1 year.

(Q) Is a candidate allowed to apply for this scholarship program, if he is currently studying at a Scottish institution?

(A) No, this scholarship is only for new international comers.

(Q) Where should a candidate get information about the arrangements of immigration or visa?

(A) You can get all information here.

(Q) When will a candidate get to know about the final decision?

(A) Shortly after the closing date.

(Q) What if a candidate violates the rules and regulations of the scholarship?

(A) In case of violation of the rules and regulations of Saltire Scholarship, the Scottish Government may remove the scholar from the programme.

(Q) Name the participating universities?

(A) Following are the participating universities:

  • Abertay University
  • Edinburgh Napier University
  • Glasgow Calidonian University (GCU)
  • The Glasgow School of Art (GSA)
  • Heriot Watt University
  • The Open University (OU)
  • Queen Margaret University (QMU)
  • Robert Gordon University (RGU)
  • Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
  • SRUC Scotland’s Rural college
  • The University of Edinburgh
  • University of Aberdeen
  • University of Dundee
  • University of Glasgow
  • University of St Andrews
  • University of Stirling
  • University of Strathclyde
  • University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
  • University of the West of Scotland.

(Q) What happens if any information is found to be untrue?

(A) Then the process of your application will be terminated.

(Q) What is the deadline or last date of this scholarship program?

(A) 28th May (annual).

(Q) How to contact Scotland’s Saltire Scholarship Program?

Scottish Government
St Andrew’s House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG

Email: ScotlandsSaltireScholarships@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

(Q) Want to know more about Scotland’s Saltire Scholarship Program?

(A) Visit their official website:

http://www.scotland.org/study-in-scotland/scholarships/saltire-scholarships/