Scotland Saltire Scholarships
How do I get a Scottish Saltire Scholarship?
Scotland Saltire Scholarships
Saltire Scholarships are available for students interested in pursuing a full-time PG degree in Science, Healthcare, Renewable & Clean Energy, or Creative Industries. These scholarships allow students to study at a recognised university or institute in the United Kingdom.
1. India, Pakistan, Japan, China (including Hong Kong), Canada, and the United States are all welcome to apply.
2. Applicable to international students enrolling in a master's degree programme at a Scottish university for the first time.
3. The next scholarship session's deadline is likely to be May 28, 2021 at midnight GMT.
The recipients of the Saltire Scholarships will each get 8,000 GBP (7,91,933 INR).
4. The Saltire Scholarships grant is applied to any one year of tuition at a Scottish university that is eligible. The student has the option of choosing which year they want to receive the prize money.
Highlights
Criteria for Eligibility
The Scottish Government and the institutions have established eligibility criteria for the Saltire Scholarships. All applicants must meet the following standards in order to be considered:
1. The applicant must be a first-time applicant from India, Pakistan, Japan, China (including Hong Kong), Canada, or the United States enrolling in a postgraduate degree in Science, Medical Science, Technology, Healthcare, Renewable & Clean Energy, or Creative Industries at a Scottish University.
2. Demonstration of financial resources to cover remaining tuition fees and living expenses in Scotland.
3. Any Scottish university has sent you a conditional or unconditional offer letter.
The candidates must explain why they want to study in Scotland as well as the
4. potential benefits of the subject they have chosen.
5. Presentation of leadership abilities that will enable students to effectively apply the studied course for the advancement of their careers and communities.
Scholarships from the Saltire Rules and Regulations
The applicant must be able to:
1. Maintain a positive attitude, discipline, and aptitude toward the scholarship and the school.
2. be willing to participate in extracurricular activities as well as the scholarship program's conferences or seminars
3. Support and promote Scottish universities or study in the United Kingdom and Scotland, as well as the Saltire Scholarship programme, by posting on social media, connecting with prospective students, or actively participating in the scholarship program's promotional activities.
4. provide his/her agreement for the scholarship authorities to use his/her data for promotional purposes in accordance with privacy regulations.
The application process for the Saltire Scholarships is as follows:
1.The scholarship application must be completed online.
2.The application form asks for three 250-word essays in response to questions on why you chose Scotland and which university and programme you want to study at.
3.Explain how the Saltire Scholarships will benefit the candidate in the future, as well as how the candidate can contribute to the promotion of Scotland as a destination for higher education.
4.Explain the applicant's experience and abilities in communication (both written and spoken) and teamwork.
In addition to the scholarship application, candidates must gain admission to one of the eligible Scottish universities, such as Glasgow Caledonian University, Abertay University, Herriott-Watt University, and others, and give consent for the scholarship authorities to use his or her data for promotional purposes under privacy laws.
Process of Selection
The Saltire Scholarships selection process is based on a number of critical elements. The following factors have a major role in the selection process:
The applicant's application and
How thoroughly the questions are answered
The university will notify you of your scholarship selection, preferably in July. Applicants should be aware that the deadline for receiving a decision varies with each university. The recipients of Saltire Scholarships at the University of St Andrews, for example, will be notified in late July.
The authorities have the last say on whether or not to contact an applicant for a presentation or interview. Applicants must accept the scholarship notification within four weeks after receiving the notification. If you do not comply, your scholarship will be revoked.
Saltire Scholarships Termination
The Scottish Government reserves the right to eliminate or cancel Saltire Scholarships from any study programme, particularly if recipients do not follow the required code of behavior.
In addition, if the school believes that the recipient is not actively participating in the defined activities, is causing indiscipline, or is behaving inappropriately, the scholar may be removed from the Saltire Scholarship Program list.
Grant Specifications
Saltire Scholarships are available to students who aspire to pursue a full-time on-campus master's degree in Science, Medical Science, Technology, Healthcare, Renewable & Clean Energy, or Creative Industries through a partnership between the Scottish Government and various Scottish universities.
These scholarships are only available to students from India, Pakistan, Japan, China (including Hong Kong), Canada, and the United States. There are 50 8,000 GBP scholarships available, each to be used to pay for one year of tuition.
Candidates with great communication and presentation abilities who demonstrate their capacity to become a brand ambassador for the Saltire Scholarships and study in Scotland are more likely to be successful in receiving these scholarships.
Participating Scottish Universities
Saltire Scholarships are non-renewable and are only awarded once during a student's entire on-campus PG programme at a Scottish university. These scholarships are usually only able to pay a portion of the tuition expenses, leaving the students to fund the remaining costs.
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