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Saltire Scholarship
by Scottish Government
🟡 Partial Funding 🟢 Active 🎓 Masters 🌍 United Kingdom
82%
Match
Competitiveness: Medium
Win Probability: 18%  ·  Effort: 6/10  ·  Reward: 7/10
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Award Amount
£2,000 towards tuition
Duration
1-2 years
Deadline
March-April
Level
Masters
Acceptance
15-35%
Difficulty
Moderate

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82%
Eligibility Match
18%
Win Probability
6/10
Difficulty
20–35 hours
Time Required
7/10
Reward Score
📋 Overview
💰
Award Amount
£2,000 towards tuition
⏱
Duration
1-2 years
📍
Study Country
United Kingdom
🏛️
Provider
Scottish Government
🎓
Level
Masters
📖
Fields
All Fields
🏆
Awards/Year
Varies
📅
Deadline
March-April
Scottish government scholarship for students from specific countries to study in Scotland.
Who Should Apply
Students from USA Canada China India Japan Pakistan
Education Level
Masters
Eligible Fields
All Fields
Key Benefits
Partial tuition support
Tags
MastersGovernmentStudy in UK
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Data not publicly available
Applicants Last Year
Varies
Winners
15-35%
Acceptance Rate
Medium
Competition Level
Competition level: Medium — Acceptance rate: 15-35%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Partial
Living Stipend
No
Total Award
£2,000 towards tuition
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Partial
🏠 Living Stipend
No
🏡 Accommodation
No
✈️ Travel Allowance
No
💊 Health Insurance
Yes
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking; mentoring; research support (varies by programme)
🔄 Renewable
No (one-time)
📄 Application Requirements
Essay Required
Yes
Rec Letters
2 letters
Documents Required
  • CV / Resume
  • 2 letters Recommendation Letters
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Yes
  • IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
  • Interview: Some programmes
📋 Application Process:
1. Check eligibility criteria 2. Apply via official government portal or embassy 3. Submit required documents 4. Academic review 5. Interview (if required) 6. Award notification
Apply via a Scottish university after receiving offer
✅ Eligibility Deep Dive
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Varies by Programme
🎓 Academic Level
Masters
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
🎂 Age Limit
None specified
💼 Work Experience
None required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred
💰 Financial Need
No
🎯 Target Students
International Students
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Check eligibility criteria
⏱ 1-2 weeks Medium
2
Apply via official government portal or embassy
⏱ 1-2 weeks High ⚠ Rejection Risk
3
Submit required documents
⏱ 1 week Medium
4
Academic review
⏱ 1 week Medium
5
Interview (if required)
⏱ Varies Medium ⚠ Rejection Risk
6
Award notification
⏱ Varies Medium
📅 Timeline
📅 Applications Open
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
⏰ Deadline
March-April
🎤 Interview
Some programmes
🎓 Study Starts
September/October or January (varies)
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
Applications Open
Prepare your documents and essays
March-April
Applications Close
Submit before this hard deadline
Some programmes
Interview / Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates notified
After selection
Results Announced
Successful applicants notified
September/October or January (varies)
Study Begins
Course starts at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence; clear study/research plan
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💹 Cost Analysis
Varies
Estimated Study Cost
£2,000 towards tuition
Amount Covered
Varies
Out of Pocket
Good
Value Rating
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Students from USA Canada China India Japan Pakistan
The scholarship provides: £2,000 towards tuition — Partial tuition support
The application deadline is: March-April. Check the official website for the most current information.
Competition level: Medium. Acceptance rate: 15-35%. A strong application is essential.
No (one-time)
Typically: academic transcripts, passport, English language scores, 2 letters, CV/resume, personal statement/essays. Check the official website for the exact list.
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Contact
saltire@visitscotland.com
Last updated: 2026-05-31
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