University of St Andrews 2025-2026 Robert T Jones Scholarship Program at Emory University in USA (Fully-funded)

The Robert T Jones Scholarships (also known as Bobby Jones Scholarships) support students for one year of study and life-changing experiences at Emory University in Atlanta.

Applications for 2025-26 are now open.

The programme is one of the most prestigious available to students at St Andrews and covers all mandatory costs. The Scholarships are available to students who are completing their final year of undergraduate study and are open to all nationalities, except United States citizens.

The Bobby Jones Scholarship was established in 1976 by friends and family of Bobby Jones and since then has supported over 300 students and built a worldwide network of Bobby Jones alumni.

• Table of Content
• About University of St Andrews
• University of St Andrews Robert T Jones Scholarship Program
• Aim and Benefits of University of St Andrews Robert T Jones Scholarship Program
• Requirements for University of St Andrews Robert T Jones Scholarship Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of St Andrews Robert T Jones Scholarship Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of St Andrews

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University of St Andrews Robert T Jones Scholarship Program

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Country to study	United States
School to study	Emory University
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	University of St Andrews
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of University of St Andrews Robert T Jones Scholarship Program

The Scholarships are sufficient to cover all basic costs for the year at Emory including:

• Tuition fees
• Room and board in a university residence
• Return airfares from the UK to Atlanta and all visa costs
• Health and dental insurance
• Personal stipend to cover basic expenditure
• Travel stipend to assist and encourage travel around the US
• Shared use of a car.

The precise breakdown of stipend and travel allowance will be provided to the successful candidates.

Requirements for University of St Andrews Robert T Jones Scholarship Program Qualification

Nationality: All nationalities, except US citizens.

Level of study: Open to final year undergraduate students.

Course criteria: The Scholarship is intended for students to study a variety of classes at Emory through a non-degree route.

Subjects: All - except Medicine.

Schools: All - except Medicine.

Additional criteria: Selection is with regard to character, academic record and proposed course of studies.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of St Andrews Robert T Jones Scholarship Program

The selection process

The selection process comprises of an application form which must be submitted by the advertised deadline with accompanying references. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a panel interview early in Semester 2. Depending on applicant numbers, a second interview may be held.

During the selection process you will be assessed using the following criteria:

Bobby Jones was an all-rounder and the selectors will be keen to know how else you have spent your time whilst at the University of St Andrews. Golfing ability is not a necessary criterion though an active interest in the game is a consideration, for instance, because the Scholars have previously had the privilege of attending the Masters Tournament at Augusta. On such occasions, the Scholars have an ambassadorial role, for which reasonable experience of public speaking is also advantageous.

• Academic record
• Verbal and written skills
• Record of leadership in the life of the St Andrews community and the broader community
• Ability to be an ambassador for the Robert T Jones Scholarship and the University of St Andrews
• Interpersonal and presentational skills
• Course of study and scholarly interests that can be pursued at Emory.

 

Course selection

Scholars can choose a non degree seeking route or a small number of one year masters programmes.

Non degree seeking

You will be required to maintain full-time academic status, which requires a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester which is generally 4-5 courses (modules). Your J-1 visa status will be jeopardized if you fall below this threshold. You are free to select any courses for which they are qualified. Eligibility and availability are matters for Emory University to decide.

Applicants are encouraged to look at the Emory Prospectus to familiarise yourself with the programmes and courses available. Be sure to filter for the correct semester and the Atlanta Campus. Do not select subjects with "Oxford" since that is a different Emory campus location.

Masters programmes

From 2025-26 scholars are able to apply for a small number of one year Masters programmes as an alternative to the current non-degree seeking route. The following programmes are available to applicants with the appropriate undergraduate qualifications:

Applicants are encouraged to look at the Emory Prospectus to familiarise yourself with the programmes.

• Masters in Arts in Bioethics – Emory Laney Graduate School
• Masters in Management – Emory Goizueta Business School
• Masters in Religion and Public Life – Emory Candler School of Theology

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of St Andrews on mysaint.st-andrews.ac.uk to apply

For more details visit: University of St Andrews website.