Saltire Scholarships

The Scottish Government and the various universities have set certain guidelines for the eligibility of the Saltire Scholarships. All applicants are required to fulfill the eligibility requirements mentioned below:

• The applicant must be:
  • first-time applicant
  • a national of India, Pakistan, Japan, China (including HongKong), Canada, or the USA
  • enrolling in a postgraduate degree at a Scottish University
  • enrolling in area of Science, Medical Science, Technology, Healthcare, Renewable & Clean Energy, or Creative Industries
• Demonstration of available finances for the payment of remaining tuition fees and living expenses in Scotland.
• Received a conditional or non-conditional offer letter from any Scottish university.
• The applicants are required to provide the reasons for studying in Scotland and the proposed benefits of the course chosen by him/her.
• Presentation of the leadership qualities that will enable them to use the studied course effectively for the betterment of career and community

Saltire Scholarships Terms and Conditions

The applicant must-

• maintain good discipline, attitude, and aptitude towards the scholarship and the institution of study.
• be willing to participate in extra co-curricular activities and the conferences or seminars organized by the scholarship program.
• support and promote Scottish universities or study in the UK and Scotland as well as the Saltire Scholarship program through
  • posting on social media,
  • interacting with prospective students, or
  • actively participating in the advertisement activities of the scholarship program.
• give consent under the privacy protection laws to use his/her data for promotional activities by the scholarship authorities.

To apply for the Saltire Scholarships,

• Applicants must complete the scholarship application online.
• The application form requires three essays of 250 words each against questions that are-
  1. The reasons for choosing Scotland and the particular institution and program for study.
  2. Explain how Saltire Scholarships can help the candidate in the future and how the candidate can help in promoting Scotland for higher education
  3. Explain the experience and skills possessed by the applicant in communication (both written and presentation) and while working with others.

In addition to the scholarship application, candidates must also secure admission to eligible Scottish universities like Glasgow Caledonian University, Abertay University, Herriott-Watt University, etc.

The selection process for the Saltire Scholarships is dependent on certain important factors. The selection is mainly dependent on:

• the application of the applicant
• how well the questions addressed are answered

The notification for the scholarship selection is sent by the university preferably in July. The applicants must note that the decision date varies from university to university. For example, the recipients of Saltire Scholarships at the University of St Andrews will be informed at the end of July. 

It is the discretion of the authorities to call an applicant for a presentation or interview. Upon receiving the scholarship notification, applicants must make sure to accept the notification within four weeks. If not, the scholarship award will be withdrawn.

Termination of Saltire Scholarships

The Scottish Government reserves the right to abolish or terminate the Saltire Scholarships from any of the study programs, especially, if the recipients are not maintaining the required code of conduct.

Also, if the institution feels that the recipient is not actively participating in the outlined programs or is causing indiscipline or showing inappropriate behavior, the institution may recommend the elimination of the scholar from the list of Saltire Scholarship Program.