International Excellence Scholarship
One full-tuition award for an academically excellent overseas-fee student starting a St Andrews undergraduate degree in 2027.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
Full tuition fees (one award), paid annually for the length of the undergraduate programme.
Eligible applicants
Overseas-fee first-year undergraduate entrants for 2027
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Overview
International Excellence Scholarship is offered by University of St Andrews for Undergraduate study in United Kingdom. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Academic referenceRequired
- Personal referenceRequired
- Statement of motivationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition fees
Included
Living costs
Not specified
Full tuition fees (one award), paid annually for the length of the undergraduate programme. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Overseas fee status
- International eligibility
- Applicants must have applied for a course first; no offer is needed.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Academic excellence; must meet the course entry requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Not a criterion; awarded on academic merit
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
For students with overseas fee status starting an undergraduate degree in 2027, including direct entry to year two; transfers from another institution are not eligible. Medicine and the BA International Honours joint course with William and Mary are excluded. Selection is by academic merit and recipients are expected to join the Student Ambassadors Scheme.
Applicant profile
- Overseas-fee first-year undergraduate entrants for 2027
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- For students with overseas fee status starting an undergraduate degree in 2027, including direct entry to year two; transfers from another institution are not eligible. Medicine and the BA International Honours joint course with William and Mary are excluded. Selection is by academic merit and recipients are expected to join the Student Ambassadors Scheme.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply for a 2027 course first
- 2
Wait at least two working days for My Application login details
- 3
Complete the scholarship form in My Application, including a statement of motivation (max 2000 characters)
- 4
Arrange one academic and one personal reference
Application timeline
Application cycle
2027 entry: applications open 17 August 2026 and close 27 January 2027; outcomes in mid-March 2027.
The listed deadline is January 27, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of St Andrews
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is January 27, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.