If you are a prospective international student i.e. not a UK or EU resident, you may be eligible for a scholarship to assist with funding your studies or research at Heriot-Watt University. Each of our Schools offers scholarships specifically for their own students and these are indicated by the School colours. (Refer to the navigation menu to see the colour for the School providing your choice of course or reseach option). In addition, the University offers a range of scholarships which are open to international students attending any of our Schools. Each scholarship lists a summary of eligibility criteria, number of awards and a key contact if you would like additional information.
The BCCG foundation is a charity registered in Germany and provides financial support and partial scholarships to British and German nationals for study or research in the Federal Republic of Germany or the UK respectively. German citizens may apply for awards for study or research in the UK. Successful candidates receive a one-off payment which is intended to provide supplementary financial support. This is subject to acceptance by the relevant institution and evidence that the course or research activity has commenced. Application forms and further information can be obtained from http://www.bccg.de
In partnership with the Heart of Midlothian Football Academy, Heriot-Watt University offers football bursaries to players who wish to continue their development while studying for a degree classification. Whether you are working with a professional club or are aspiring to become a professional either during or post your time at the University, then our programme will be able to support your progress. You will be eligible to represent the University in the Scottish Universities League and the Semi-Professional East of Scotland League. Support includes twice weekly team sessions, twice weekly individual sessions, Sports Science and Medicine Support and finally access to our excellent football facilities which provide indoor, outdoor and grass surfaces. Any enquiries should be directed to Ross Campbell, our Sports Scholarship Coordinator.
Heriot-Watt University award many music scholarships each year supported by the Alumni Fund, in the form of free music tuition for talented singers and instrumentalists. In addition, the Archer Music Scholarships, in memory of the late John Archer, offer up to two scholarships each year for students taking part in residential courses, and one scholarship for a talented musician to receive free music tuition for the year.
The following criteria are taken into consideration:
All music scholars are automatic members of the orchestra or choir, and will be expected to attend all rehearsals and concerts. If eligible, students may apply for an academic scholarship in addition to a music scholarship.
Scholarship provides tuition from a recognised teacher in exchange for a commitment to the Heriot-Watt University Pipe Band.
Sports Bursaries have been introduced to offer students the opportunity to represent Heriot-Watt at the top level, while continuing to train and develop as an elite athlete while studying at the University. Athletes are offered a comprehensive range of support packages to cover all aspects of training and competition whilst studying for a degree classification.
For more information on Sports Bursaries, please contact Ross Campbell, the Sports Scholarship Coordinator.
The Centre for Sport and Exercise has been running its Sports Scholarship Programme for over 20 years. The programme offers support in the region of £2,000 to athletes considered to be of national standard in any of our 32 Sports Union sports. Always expanding, our programme now offers Sports Science and Sports Medicine support, academic flexibility, financial support for training and competition expenses, scholar clothing and access to the Centre for Sport and Exercise facilities. Further details can be obtained by contacting the Sports Scholarship Coordinator.
Gives students a £2000 fee remission for one year
Schlumberger is the world's leading oilfield services company supplying technology, information solutions and integrated project management that optimize reservoir performance for customers working in the oil and gas industry. The company employs more than 76,000 people of over 140 nationalities working in approximately 80 countries.
In partnership with Heriot-Watt University, Schlumberger has established a scholarship programme for third and fourth year students. The scholarship awards are for £1500 per year for the remainder of study. Vacation work placements will normally be available to scholarship holders.
The scholarships are open to students from the following disciplines:
The following criteria will be taken into account when considering applications:
For further information on Schlumberger, please visit www.slb.com
The scholarship is open for application in October each year with awards being made each November. A CV and covering letter should be sent to Steve Watson at this time.
Scholarship gives a £1000 fee reduction for each year of study.
This award is equivalent to a 15% fee abatement for each year of study.
To help exceptional students who are in financial need, enabling them to concentrate on their studies. Support is given to undergraduates following IT-related subjects. The award can be up to £1,500 per year for a single or multiple years. This will be the last year that this scholarship is offered and any awards will be for a maximum of 2 years.
The Department of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics are offering a scholarships of 25% of a fee reduction for each year of study. Qualification conditions apply. Please contact us for more information.
The Scholarship provides £1,500 fee remission per annum for undergraduate study in the School of Textiles and Design.
Please submit your applications on the attached form
View the School of Textiles and Design Scholarships 2010 information here
This award is offered to non-EU applicants for taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Only new applicants from non-EU countries who have been offered a conditional or unconditional place on a full-time degree programme can apply. The scholarships, in the form of fee remissions, are worth £3,000 each.
For more information and an application form please click here
For students on a one-year full-time course the value of the Scholarship is 20% of the tuition-fee level. For part-time or other modes of study the value is pro-rata to the above level, up to a maximum of 20% of a one-year fee.
The Scheme, applicable to many Postgraduate taught courses across the University, is open to all Heriot-Watt Alumni who have previously been registered for one year or more on a Heriot-Watt degree course. Alumni applicants should contact the relevant School or Postgraduate Institute to confirm if the proposed course of study is eligible for Scholarship, or for further information.
Exclusions are:
The Scheme is available to students entering in 2009/2010 and thereafter. The Scheme is open to students who pay their own fees (we don't give discounts to companies that pay fees).
The BCCG foundation is a charity registered in Germany and provides financial support and partial scholarships to British and German nationals for study or research in the Federal Republic of Germany or the UK respectively. German citizens may apply for awards for study or research in the UK. Successful candidates receive a one-off payment which is intended to provide supplementary financial support. This is subject to acceptance by the relevant institution and evidence that the course or research activity has commenced. Application forms and further information can be obtained from http://www.bccg.de
British Chevening Scholarships, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the British Council, are prestigious awards which enable overseas students to study in the United Kingdom. Scholarships are offered in over 130 countries and enable talented graduates and young professionals to become familiar with the UK and gain skills which will benefit their countries. The Chevening programme currently provides around 1,000 new scholarships each year for postgraduate studies or research at UK institutions of Higher Education. Applications are managed through local British Council offices overseas. Apply via British Chevening Scholarships
Scholarships for Commonwealth citizens to study in UK and other Commonwealth countries. Apply early through Commonwealth Scholarship Agency in country of residence.
Heriot-Watt University participates in this Scheme, but different courses may be eligible each year. For 2010, only 4 specific School of the Built Environment courses are eligible - see separate entry.
In partnership with the Heart of Midlothian Football Academy, Heriot-Watt University offers football bursaries to players who wish to continue their development while studying for a degree classification. Whether you are working with a professional club or are aspiring to become a professional either during or post your time at the University, then our programme will be able to support your progress. You will be eligible to represent the University in the Scottish Universities League and the Semi-Professional East of Scotland League. Support includes twice weekly team sessions, twice weekly individual sessions, Sports Science and Medicine Support and finally access to our excellent football facilities which provide indoor, outdoor and grass surfaces. Any enquiries should be directed to Ross Campbell, our Sports Scholarship Coordinator.
Heriot-Watt University offers partial scholarships for up to 50 high-calibre overseas students on selected taught Masters courses. Scholarship applications can only be made once an offer to study on the course has been issued and awards are made on a competitive basis. Please contact the School directly for further information, an application form and deadlines.
The University has entered a partnership with CONACYT to offer scholarships for Mexican students who undertake their studies in science, engineering and technology at Heriot-Watt. The scholarships, which cover tuition fees and living costs, are administered through CONACYT.
Heriot-Watt University award many music scholarships each year supported by the Alumni Fund, in the form of free music tuition for talented singers and instrumentalists. In addition, the Archer Music Scholarships, in memory of the late John Archer, offer up to two scholarships each year for students taking part in residential courses, and one scholarship for a talented musician to receive free music tuition for the year.
The following criteria are taken into consideration:
All music scholars are automatic members of the orchestra or choir, and will be expected to attend all rehearsals and concerts. If eligible, students may apply for an academic scholarship in addition to a music scholarship.
Scholarship provides tuition from a recognised teacher in exchange for a commitment to the Heriot-Watt University Pipe Band.
These awards worth £2,000 each are available towards the cost of tuition fees for full time Masters Programmes in a wide range of subject areas. For more information, see www.scotlandscholarship.com
Sports Bursaries have been introduced to offer students the opportunity to represent Heriot-Watt at the top level, while continuing to train and develop as an elite athlete while studying at the University. Athletes are offered a comprehensive range of support packages to cover all aspects of training and competition whilst studying for a degree classification.
For more information on Sports Bursaries, please contact Ross Campbell, the Sports Scholarship Coordinator.
The Centre for Sport and Exercise has been running its Sports Scholarship Programme for over 20 years. The programme offers support in the region of £2,000 to athletes considered to be of national standard in any of our 32 Sports Union sports. Always expanding, our programme now offers Sports Science and Sports Medicine support, academic flexibility, financial support for training and competition expenses, scholar clothing and access to the Centre for Sport and Exercise facilities. Further details can be obtained by contacting the Sports Scholarship Coordinator.
This highly competitive scholarship program provides select student leaders from Russia with a fully funded scholarship (including full tuition, housing and living expenses) towards the completion of a Masters Degree in Geosciences. Following completion of the course there are also possible internship opportunities at ExxonMobil.
For students taking Masters in Vision and Robotics (vibot) and Erasmus Mundus Photonics some EU student grants that will cover tuition fees are available. Non-EU student grants of €42,000 covering the two years of study. Non-EU scholars grant support of €4000 per month of visit available. Apply via www.vibot.org or www.master-photonics.org
This award is available to new applicants from Non-EU countries studying a full-time postgraduate course. The award is given on a competitive basis and represents £2,500 discount on tuition fees.
The course is run in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano and Umea Business School, Sweden. Award of scholarships is decided by the Joint Consortium of the three Educational Institutions. Only available for the Masters in Strategic Project Management (European) course. Scholarships of €35,600.
Up to £1500 fee remission for Home/EU students.
£2,500 reduction in course tuition fee
£10,000 towards tuition fee. The award is open to Scottish students or those who are able to demonstrate a strong connection to Scotland, and who are studying on either the MSc in Actuarial Science, MSc in Financial Mathematics or MSc in Quantitative Risk Management course.
Applicants must complete and submit the application form (pdf) by 30 June 2009.
These awards equate to a 20% fee reduction and are also available for part-time study on a pro-rata basis.
Please submit your applications on the attached form.
View the School of Textiles and Design Scholarships 2010 information here
Scholarships equate to a tuition fee remission of £2000. Criteria for selection will be academic merit, motivation and financial circumstances.
Please submit your applications on the attached form.
View the School of Textiles and Design Scholarships 2010 information here
These awards equate to a 10% tuition fee reduction. Candidates will be selected on their outstanding academic merit.
Please submit your applications on the attached form.
View the School of Textiles and Design Scholarships 2010 information here
This is the most prestigious of the scholarships offered by the School and equates to a 40% tuition fee reduction. Candidates will be selected on their outstanding academic merit.
Please submit your applications on the attached form.
View the School of Textiles and Design Scholarships 2010 information here
These awards equate to a 20% tuition fee reduction. Candidates will be selected on their outstanding academic merit.
Please submit your applications on the attached form.
View the School of Textiles and Design Scholarships 2010 information here
This scholarship is available in 2010 for specified full-time postgraduate Masters courses in Architectural Engineering, Construction Project Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Water Resources and Catchment Management. The award is available through Heriot-Watt to assist students from developing Commonwealth countries to come to the UK for a one-year taught Masters degree when they would otherwise be financially unable to do so. Government employees are ineligible. Awards made under this programme must be relevant to the economic, scientific and social development of the applicants' home country. The scheme is administered by the Association of Commonwealth Universities and applicants must have or expect to attain the equivalent of a UK First Class Honours Degree.
The Scholarships cover:
Applicants must have applied for and received an offer from Heriot-Watt University to study one of the 4 specified courses before applying for the award. Apply via the web-link shown.
This award is offered to non-EU applicants for taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Only new applicants from non-EU countries who have been offered a conditional or unconditional place on a full-time degree programme can apply. The scholarships, in the form of fee remissions, are worth £3,000 each.
For more information and an application form please click here
British Chevening Scholarships, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the British Council, are prestigious awards which enable overseas students to study in the United Kingdom. Scholarships are offered in over 130 countries and enable talented graduates and young professionals to become familiar with the UK and gain skills which will benefit their countries. The Chevening programme currently provides around 1,000 new scholarships each year for postgraduate studies or research at UK institutions of Higher Education. Applications are managed through local British Council offices overseas. Apply via British Chevening Scholarships
Scholarships for Commonwealth citizens to study in UK and other Commonwealth countries. Apply early through Commonwealth Scholarship Agency in country of residence.
These awards cover full fees and stipends over 3 years and are jointly funded by the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission and the participating university. Applications are invited from candidates from developed Commonwealth countries - Australia, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore and Bahamas.
Applications: Applicants must contact the relevant School in the first instance, but applications are made through a candidate's local agency in their home country. Applications are considered on academic merit, quality of the proposal and the potential of the candidate to lead in pursuit of global excellence in research and knowledge.
Further Information: www.cscuk.org.uk/apply/developedcommonwealthscholarships.asp
In partnership with the Heart of Midlothian Football Academy, Heriot-Watt University offers football bursaries to players who wish to continue their development while studying for a degree classification. Whether you are working with a professional club or are aspiring to become a professional either during or post your time at the University, then our programme will be able to support your progress. You will be eligible to represent the University in the Scottish Universities League and the Semi-Professional East of Scotland League. Support includes twice weekly team sessions, twice weekly individual sessions, Sports Science and Medicine Support and finally access to our excellent football facilities which provide indoor, outdoor and grass surfaces. Any enquiries should be directed to Ross Campbell, our Sports Scholarship Coordinator.
Heriot-Watt University award many music scholarships each year supported by the Alumni Fund, in the form of free music tuition for talented singers and instrumentalists. In addition, the Archer Music Scholarships, in memory of the late John Archer, offer up to two scholarships each year for students taking part in residential courses, and one scholarship for a talented musician to receive free music tuition for the year.
The following criteria are taken into consideration:
All music scholars are automatic members of the orchestra or choir, and will be expected to attend all rehearsals and concerts. If eligible, students may apply for an academic scholarship in addition to a music scholarship.
Applicants must have a good Honours Degree (or equivalent). Award covers the difference between the 'home' and 'overseas' rate of tuition fees. Successful applicants usually receive James Watt scholarships for the remainder of their fees plus a maintenance contribution.
Applications should be made to the School of study by 30 November.
Scholarship provides tuition from a recognised teacher in exchange for a commitment to the Heriot-Watt University Pipe Band.
Sports Bursaries have been introduced to offer students the opportunity to represent Heriot-Watt at the top level, while continuing to train and develop as an elite athlete while studying at the University. Athletes are offered a comprehensive range of support packages to cover all aspects of training and competition whilst studying for a degree classification.
For more information on Sports Bursaries, please contact Ross Campbell, the Sports Scholarship Coordinator.
The Centre for Sport and Exercise has been running its Sports Scholarship Programme for over 20 years. The programme offers support in the region of £2,000 to athletes considered to be of national standard in any of our 32 Sports Union sports. Always expanding, our programme now offers Sports Science and Sports Medicine support, academic flexibility, financial support for training and competition expenses, scholar clothing and access to the Centre for Sport and Exercise facilities. Further details can be obtained by contacting the Sports Scholarship Coordinator.
These scholarships provide full fees for up to three years. Applicants must be undertaking a research programme. You will be required to show how your maintenance funding will be provided before one of these scholarships is awarded.
Applications should be made through the Institute of Petroleum Engineering by the end of May.
These scholarships provide full university fees and a contribution towards maintenance costs of around £10,000 per annum for a maximum of three years. Students must be undertaking a research programme. These are very restricted in number and are mainly awarded in support of successful Overseas Research Students Award Scheme (ORSAS) applications.
The final date for receipt of applications is the end of April. You should apply for a place to study at the University by 1 March if you wish to apply for one of these scholarships. Only the most able students are likely to be successful in their application. If you apply for a James Watt Scholarship and are unsuccessful you may ask to be considered for either a Partial Scholarship or a Fees Only Scholarship.
Applications should be made through the Institute of Petroleum Engineering.
MASTS is a partnership of 9 Scottish institutions which aims to pool the research talent of around 700 researchers to ensure that marine science in Scotland remains internationally competitive. In addition to the Prize Studentships a further 40 funded PhD places in marine science are available across Scotland. (Although most relevant areas of research are within Life Sciences, there are some areas relevant to Petroleum Engineering.)
These Scholarships provide full University fees and a contribution towards maintenance of around £2,000 per annum for up to three years. Students must be undertaking a research programme. You will be required to show how the rest of your funding will be provided before one of these scholarships will be awarded to you. Applications should be made through the Institute of Petroleum Engineering.
If you apply for a Partial Scholarship and are unsuccessful you may ask to be considered for a Fees Only Scholarship. Applications should be received by the end of May.
MASTS is a partnership of 9 Scottish institutions which aims to pool the research talent of around 700 researchers to ensure that marine science in Scotland remains internationally competitive. In addition to the Prize Studentships a further 40 funded PhD places in marine science are available across Scotland. (Although most relevant areas of research are within Life Sciences, there are some areas relevant to Engineering and Physical Sciences.)
These scholarships provide full fees for up to three years. Applicants must be undertaking a research programme. You will be required to show how your maintenance funding will be provided before one of these scholarships is awarded.
Applications should be made through the School of Life Sciences by the end of May.
These scholarships provide full university fees and a contribution towards maintenance costs ofaround £10,000 per annum for a maximum of three years. Students must be undertaking a research programme. These are very restricted in number and are mainly awarded in support of successful Overseas Research Students Award Scheme (ORSAS) applications.
The final date for receipt of applications is the end of April. You should apply for a place to study at the University by 1 March if you wish to apply for one of these scholarships. Only the most able students are likely to be successful in their application. If you apply for a James Watt Scholarship and are unsuccessful you may ask to be considered for either a Partial Scholarship or a Fees Only Scholarship.
Applications should be made through the School of Life Sciences.
MASTS is a partnership of 9 Scottish institutions which aims to pool the research talent of around 700 researchers to ensure that marine science in Scotland remains internationally competitive. In addition to the Prize Studentships a further 40 funded PhD places in marine science are available across Scotland. Full details of the awards are available at www.masts.ac.uk.
These Scholarships provide full University fees and a contribution towards maintenance of around £2,000 per annum for up to three years. Students must be undertaking a research programme. You will be required to show how the rest of your funding will be provided before one of these scholarships will be awarded to you. Applications should be made through the School of Life Sciences.
If you apply for a Partial Scholarship and are unsuccessful you may ask to be considered for a Fees Only Scholarship. Applications should be received by the end of May.
These scholarships provide full fees for up to three years. Applicants must be undertaking a research programme. You will be required to show how your maintenance funding will be provided before one of these scholarships is awarded.
Applications should be made through the School of Management and Languages by the end of May.
These scholarships provide full university fees and a contribution towards maintenance costs of around £10,000 per annum for a maximum of three years. Students must be undertaking a research programme. These are very restricted in number and are mainly awarded in support of successful Overseas Research Students Award Scheme (ORSAS) applications.
The final date for receipt of applications is the end of April. You should apply for a place to study at the University by 1 March if you wish to apply for one of these scholarships. Only the most able students are likely to be successful in their application. If you apply for a James Watt Scholarship and are unsuccessful you may ask to be considered for either a Partial Scholarship or a Fees Only Scholarship.
Applications should be made through the School of Management and Languages.
These Scholarships provide full University fees and a contribution towards maintenance of around £2,000 per annum for up to three years. Students must be undertaking a research programme. You will be required to show how the rest of your funding will be provided before one of these scholarships will be awarded to you. Applications should be made through the School of Management and Languages.
If you apply for a Partial Scholarship and are unsuccessful you may ask to be considered for a Fees Only Scholarship. Applications should be received by the end of May.
These scholarships provide full university fees and a contribution towards maintenance costs of around £10,000 per annum for a maximum of three years. Students must be undertaking a research programme. These are very restricted in number and are mainly awarded in support of successful Overseas Research Students Award Scheme (ORSAS) applications.
The final date for receipt of applications is the end of April. You should apply for a place to study at the University by 1 March if you wish to apply for one of these scholarships. Only the most able students are likely to be successful in their application. If you apply for a James Watt Scholarship and are unsuccessful you may ask to be considered for either a Partial Scholarship or a Fees Only Scholarship.
Applications should be made through the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences.
These Scholarships provide a limited tuition fee remission to exceptional applicants in areas of research that are strategically important to the School. The majority of University tuition fees are still payable by the student and no contribution towards maintenance is available. You will be required to show how the rest of your funding will be provided before one of these scholarships will be awarded to you. Applications should be made through the School of Textiles and Design by the end of May.
Contact the Director of Research - Dr Lisa Macintyre
Please submit your applications on the attached form.
View the School of Textiles and Design Scholarships 2010 information here
These scholarships provide full fees for up to three years. Applicants must be undertaking research in a field of relevance to the built environment. Scholarships are award on merit and recipients must demonstrate how they will cover maintenance costs during their period of study.
Applications for scholarships for Postgraduate Research study would be decided on merit after an application for full time PhD study has been made. To apply for the scholarships above, applicants should note any funding for which they would like to be considered on the Application for Postgraduate Study and Research against Question 16a and 16b in the first instance.
These scholarships provide full university fees and maintenance costs of around £13,000 per annum for a maximum of three years. Students must be undertaking research in a field of relevance to the built environment. Three such awards are made each year based on the merit of the applicants.
Unsuccessful applicants for a James Watt Scholarships are automatically considered for a Fees Only Scholarship.
Applications for scholarships for Postgraduate Research study would be decided on merit after an application for full time PhD study has been made. To apply for the scholarships above, applicants should note any funding for which they would like to be considered on the Application for Postgraduate Study and Research against Question 16a and 16b in the first instance.
These Scholarships provide full University fees and a contribution towards maintenance of around £2,000 to £5,000 per annum for up to three years. Students must be undertaking research in a field of relevance to the built environment. Recipients must demonstrate how they will cover the balance of their maintenance costs (estimated as £13,000 per year) during their period of study.
Applications for scholarships for Postgraduate Research study would be decided on merit after an application for full time PhD study has been made. To apply for the scholarships above, applicants should note any funding for which they would like to be considered on the Application for Postgraduate Study and Research against Question 16a and 16b in the first instance.
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