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Published: 14 Nov 2024 363 views
The BA International Honours Scholarship is available to students entering first year of the Bachelor of Arts International Honours Programme commencing at St Andrews and joint with the College of William and Mary. The Selection Committee seeks applicants who are gifted students with academic excellence. The successful scholars will be expected to fulfil an ambassadorial role and represent the University at a number of events and contribute to various University publications.
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| Application Deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Value | $12,000 (USD) |
| Country to study | United Kingdom |
| School to study | College of William and Mary, University of St. Andrews |
| Type | Undergraduate |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | University of St Andrews |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Value of award (per year):
$6,000 (USD) towards tuition fees (4 awards)
$12,000 (USD) towards tuition fees (1 award)
Additional criteria:
Only available to students entering first year of the BA International Honours commencing at St Andrews.
The Selection Committee seeks applicants who are gifted students with academic excellence. The successful scholars will be expected to fulfil an ambassadorial role and represent the University at a number of events and contribute to various University publications.
You will be required to provide a statement of motivation in support of your application (recommended not more than 250 words).This should include your reasons for applying for the Scholarship, explaining how you would expect to benefit from the opportunities the award provides, and describing how you think you might contribute to the community on the dual degree while studying at both the University of St Andrews and the College of William & Mary.
Recipients of the scholarship will be expected to engage with our Student Ambassadors Scheme. Work through the scheme is varied, but will likely entail engaging in outreach activities and assisting our Admissions staff with events aimed at prospective students and offer holders to help share your experience of being a student in St Andrews.
You will also be required to provide two references; both an academic and personal letter of recommendation (not more than 200 words each). The academic reference could be from a teacher, college counsellor or someone who knows your academic capabilities well. The personal reference should be given from a non-family member who will serve as a personal character reference. For example an academic advisor who is aware of your personal attributes, a current or former employer, senior staff member in an organisation where you have volunteered.
If, due to school policy, you are unable to upload your references please upload a document detailing the name and email address of your referee and ask them to email the reference to [email protected] by the scholarship deadline.
Application assessment is based on academic merit.
Dates:
Application period opens: Thursday 1 August 2024
Application period closes: Monday 17 March 2025
Notification date: The week commencing Friday 11 April 2025
Entry: 2025
This scholarship is available for application via the BA International Honours Scholarship through the scholarships and funding catalogue in the Scholarships and Funding section of My application.
After you have applied to a new BA International Honours course beginning in the academic year 2025, 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 log in details before you can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship application form guidance
for more details visit: University of St Andrews website.
