Applications for 2027/28 are open. Full details on eligibility and application procedures are provided below.
I am grateful for the opportunity to be a scholar for the Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York and to study international law at Boston University. Studying law in the US has expanded my legal knowledge and connected me with friends from across the world.
Eilidh Cattanach, 黑料网 graduate and Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York Scholar, 2023-24
Eligibility and application details
- Eligibility for 2027-28 applications
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Candidates must be Scottish by birth or descent, and will be expected to have current knowledge of Scotland and Scottish current affairs, and of the Scottish tradition generally. The Society expects its scholars to be good ambassadors for Scotland.
Candidates must also be:
- either graduates of a Scottish university who have completed their first degree course (so as to be qualified to graduate) not earlier than 2026.
- or students of a Scottish university who expect to complete their first degree course (so as to be qualified to graduate) in 2027.
Preference will be given to candidates who have no previous experience of the United States and for whom a period of study there can be expected to be a life-changing experience. Selection will be based on all-round assessment, including character, experience, academic achievement and need.
- Scholarship information
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The Scholarship is tenable from August to May 2028 at a university in the United States within a radius of 250 miles of New York City, or within the area of Washington DC. If you can't find a course for your subject of study within this area the Society will consider allowing the scholarship to be held at another university in the United States.
The scholarship is insufficient to fund a year's study in the United States. Information on other sources of funding is available at . It is the candidate's responsibility to fully research the total likely cost of studying at their chosen university, as well as the cost of travel and accommodation.
Once an application has been accepted by an American university a deposit will need to be paid to the university to secure the place offered. The payment of the deposit may be required before the final outcome of the selection process for the scholarship.
- Application advice
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It is important to apply early as application deadlines for some universities will be before the scholarship deadline. It is highly recommended that you read the advice on the about timelines and other important information on applying for further study in the United States. You can find more useful information in our .
It is highly advisable to apply to more than one university in case your application for your first-choice of university is unsuccessful.
- How to apply
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If you are interested in making an application, please email careers@abdn.ac.uk and we will send you further information and the application form.
The closing date for submitting completed applications is Monday 22 February 2027 at 11.59pm.
- Further information
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If you are interested in finding out more about this scholarship please email careers@abdn.ac.uk .
Read more about the scholarship on the .