International Excellence Scholarship - University of St Andrews

Awarded by : University of St Andrews

Updated on Aug 11, 2026
Kashish Saini

University Research Analyst

International Excellence Scholarship - University of St Andrews

  • Applicable for

    University of St Andrews in UK

  • Max scholarship per student

    Rs 42,70,729/-

  • No. of students to be awarded

    1

  • Course Level

    Bachelors

  • Intake year

    Aug 2027

  • Final application deadline

    27 Jan 2027

  • Type of scholarships

    Merit

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Scholarship Overview

  • The University of St Andrews is pleased to offer a range of scholarships to undergraduate applicants starting in 2027 with an Overseas fee status. Scholarships are available based on academic excellence, financial need or a combination of both. All aspects of the scholarship application will be taken into consideration and none in isolation.
  • The scholarships are aimed to assist applicants as they start their higher education journey. Applicants are asked to describe their academic achievements, life experiences and personal circumstances.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of St Andrews in UK

  • This scholarship is only available to students entering their first year of an undergraduate degree (this includes direct entry into year two of the course, but it does not include students transferring from another institution).
  • Excluding Medicine, and excluding BA International Honours joint courses with William & Mary.
  • Available to students in the following Schools and Departments: 
    • Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, History, International Relations, Mathematics and Statistics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology and Neuroscience, Social Anthropology, Business School
  • Mode of study: Full time, Part time - daytime

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: Pound 33,250 => Rs 42,70,729

Conversion rate used: 1 Pound = Rs. 128.44 (last updated 10th August 2026)

Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense ×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care ×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ×Not covered in scholarship
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others ×Not covered in scholarship

  • The given amount may different from the course tuition fee which you have applied for. This scholarship will cover full tuition fees of your chossen course.
  • This award is paid annually for the duration of the student's undergraduate programme.

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: 1

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

  • No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12 Required

Eligibility

  • Applicants must have passed high/seconadry school and should be eligible to apply for the UG course at University of St Andrews.

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +238 more

Application Process for this scholarship

  • After you have applied to a course application, you will be provided with login details for the My application portal. You must allow at least two working days for processing and issue of your login details before you can apply for this scholarship. (Scholarship application form guidance)
  • Students must provide the following:
    • One academic reference and one personal reference. We will not accept additional references or supporting information. (download the brochure for detail information)
    • Statement of motivation in support of your application (maximum 2000 characters). (download the brochure for detail information)

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application start date August 17, 2026
  • Students can apply for the scholarship after you have submitted your course application for a place at the University of St Andrews. You do not need to wait until you have received an offer of a place before applying for the scholarship.
Application final end date January 27, 2027 Not Available
Notification date March 17, 2027
  • The outcome of your scholarship application will be available on View my applications in the Scholarships and Funding section of My Application by mid-March 2027.

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

Contact email ugscholarships@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone number +44 (0)1334 46 2114

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