Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York Scholarship
For the academic year 2027-2028, the St Andrew's Society for the State of New York is offering two scholarships to Scottish students wishing to study for a postgraduate master's in the United States.
Key facts
Fee status
Your country/region
Level
Undergraduate, Postgraduate (taught)
Number of awards
Up to 2
Value of awards
Deadline
For the academic year 2027-2028, the St Andrew's Society for the State of New York is offering two scholarships to Scottish students wishing to study for a postgraduate master's in the United States. Each studentship will have a maximum value of $45,000 USD. The scholarship is tenable from August 2027 to May 2028.
Things to know
- The scholarship is tenable at a university in New York State, within 250 miles of its boundary, or in the Washington DC area. If there is no suitable course in that area, the Society may consider a university elsewhere in the United States.
- It is important to apply early as application deadlines for some universities will be before the scholarship deadline. It is highly recommended that you read the advice on the Fulbright Commission website about timelines and other important information on applying for further study in the United States. You can find more useful information in our Learning pathway: applying for a masters available on Stirling Careers Hub.
- The award is applied first to eligible education costs, including tuition, required books, supplies and equipment. If tuition is paid or waived by another source, the Society may allow some or all of the award to go towards housing, board or travel.
- The award may not cover the full cost of study. You are responsible for researching tuition, travel and accommodation costs and arranging any required university deposit. The deposit may be due before the scholarship outcome is known. Information on other sources of funding is available at the Institute of International Education.
- Scholars are expected to send the Society at least two informal reports about their experience and stay in contact. They will also be invited to the Society’s annual Saint Andrew’s Day Banquet in New York.
Find out about past scholars at the Scholars of Saint Andrew's Society of the State of NY
Eligibility and availability
Candidates must be Scottish by birth or descent, have current knowledge of Scotland and Scottish current affairs, and be able to act as ambassadors for Scotland.
Candidates must also:
- have completed their first degree at a Scottish university, Oxford or Cambridge no earlier than 2026; or
- be studying at a Scottish university, Oxford or Cambridge and expect to complete their first degree in 2027.
Applicants should apply to more than one US university in case they do not receive an offer from their first choice.
Find out about the full eligibility criteria.
How to apply
Applicants should complete the Application form and email to a.d.forrest@stir.ac.uk.
Applications must be accompanied by references from two academic referees written on, or annexed to, the form entitled 'Confidential Report by Referee'. The form must be signed and dated by the applicant and the referee and emailed to a.d.forrest@stir.ac.uk.
Deadline
Closing date for applications is Noon on Friday 12 February 2027.
Applications should NOT be submitted directly to the Saint Andrew’s Society.
Candidates will be informed by 31 March 2027 whether they have been selected for interview.
Interviews will take please in mid-April 2027, via in-person or Zoom calls scheduled by the Society. Candidates will be informed whether they have been successful as soon as possible thereafter.
Candidates will be told by 31 March 2027 if they have been selected for interview. Interviews are expected in mid-April, with final decisions expected by late April or early May.