Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships 2022 [Amount Rs. 7.9 L]: Apply by May 31

 Applications are invited from eligible candidates for Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships 2022.

About Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships

The Scottish Government, in partnership with Scottish Higher Education institutions, is offering a number of scholarships for postgraduate one-year Master’s study in any subject offered by the University.

Eligibility

• Have a conditional or unconditional offer for a place at a Scottish university on an eligible course that will be delivered physically in Scotland, via distance online learning or via a combination of both.
• Be a citizen of Canada, India, Japan, USA, Pakistan or China (Hong Kong citizens are also eligible as it is a Special Administrative Region of China).
• Be able to demonstrate that they can meet the costs of living in Scotland (where this is applicable) and the remaining tuition fees.
• Not have previously studied in Scotland.
• Not have previously received a Saltire Scholarship.
• Meet the language requirements of the course.
• Complete an application form and submit it by the closing date of Tuesday 31 May 2022.

Eligible Courses

The course must be a postgraduate Masters level course in one of the following subject areas:

• Science
• Technology
• Creative Industries
• Healthcare and Medical Sciences
• Renewable and Clean Energy.

Skills and Experience

Applicants must demonstrate:

• an interest in studying in Scotland and/or at a specific Scottish university
• the aspiration to work and study in a global context and take a position of leadership in their chosen career
• a willingness and the necessary interpersonal and communication skills required to participate in the programme of activities that accompanies the scholarships.

Selection Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, the international equivalent of a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level.

How to Apply?

Interested applicants can apply for the scholarships through this link.

Application Deadline

May 31, 2022

Click here to view the official notification for Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships 2022.