International students seeking undergraduate education in the United Kingdom can apply for the University of St Andrews International Undergraduate Scholarship 2027.
The University of St Andrews in Scotland offers this scholarship to international students who demonstrate financial need and are preparing to begin an eligible undergraduate degree in 2027.
Unlike scholarships based exclusively on academic performance, this opportunity considers applicants' financial circumstances. Students from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds and those who have previously received needs-based financial support are encouraged to explain their circumstances in their applications.
The award is provided as an annual tuition fee reduction throughout the student's undergraduate programme.
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
The scholarship provides financial assistance towards undergraduate tuition fees.
Successful applicants can receive:
An annual tuition fee reduction for the duration of their undergraduate programme.
Financial support assessed according to their individual circumstances.
An opportunity to pursue an undergraduate degree at the University of St Andrews.
Important: The university states that the award value will be confirmed by December 2026. Therefore, applicants should check the official scholarship page for the confirmed amount before making financial plans.
The scholarship is not automatically a full tuition fee waiver and does not guarantee coverage of accommodation, food, flights or other living expenses.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following general requirements:
Be classified as an international student with overseas fee status.
Be applying for an eligible undergraduate programme beginning in 2027.
Be entering the first year of an undergraduate degree, although direct entry into year two is permitted.
Demonstrate financial need.
Submit a scholarship application through the university's official funding portal.
The university particularly encourages applications from students who:
Have a strong case for financial need.
Have previously received needs-based financial support.
Come from socioeconomically disadvantaged communities.
Have a physical, unseen or learning disability.
Belong to a minority group.
The scholarship covers eligible subjects across several academic schools, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, International Relations, Business, Biology and other disciplines.
Applicants should check the official list of eligible subjects before applying.
How to Apply
Follow these steps:
Visit the University of St Andrews official website.
Explore undergraduate courses available for the 2027 academic year.
Submit an application for an eligible undergraduate programme.
Allow at least two working days for the university to provide access to its applicant portal.
Log in to the My Application portal.
Navigate to the Scholarships and Funding section.
Complete the International Undergraduate Scholarship application.
Provide accurate financial information, including gross annual household income in GBP and any required exchange-rate information.
Submit the application before 27 January 2027.
Applicants do not need to wait until they receive an admission offer before submitting their scholarship application. However, they must first submit their course application.
Important Information
Scholarship value: To be confirmed by December 2026.
Study level: Undergraduate.
Study destination: Scotland, United Kingdom.
Entry year: 2027.
Application opening date: 17 August 2026.
Application deadline: 27 January 2027.
Selection basis: Financial need.
Funding type: Annual tuition fee reduction.
Separate application: Required.
The scholarship is competitive and assessed using the financial and personal circumstances provided by applicants.
Applicants should submit complete and accurate information. The university indicates that scholarship applications are assessed independently of admission decisions.
Official Application and Information Links
Source Attribution: This article is based on the University of St Andrews' official International Undergraduate Scholarship information for 2027 entry