Students who are awarded an Access Bursary receive a total of £2,000. The student is paid £1,000 in their first year of study, (includes those entering directly to Years 2 or 3), and £1,000 in the final, Honours year. To be eligible to apply, applicants should be studying an HNC, HND, Access Programme or Highers at a Scottish College, be at School and in receipt the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA), or have been in care within the UK.

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:

• musical ability and potential, proof of exam results and membership of orchestras or choirs;
• a reference from your last vocal or instrumental teacher;
• in the case of the Archer Music Scholarships, a personal statement is also required.

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.

Scholarship of £500 per annum. Contact Fiona Watt in Recruitment and Admissions.

Awards are made to assist with living expenses for further and higher education.

Applicants should be either:

• the child of a Scottish parent who has served or is serving in the Armed Forces;
• the child of a Scottish parent with a low income living in the London area.

Apply directly to the Royal Caledonian Schools Trust (RCST).

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.

The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences is keen to attract students in these categories.

Chevron and Heriot-Watt University have a relationship stretching back over 30 years covering recruitment, research and knowledge transfer.

• The Chevron Enhanced Level Scholarship is valued at up to £6,000.
• Recipients of a scholarship will receive £1,000 in year 3, £2,000 in year 4 and £3,000 in year 5 on their chosen MEng degree programme with the funds being paid in two parts per academic year, e.g. in year 4, £1,000 at the start of Semester 1 and £1,000 at the start of Semester 2.
• Award of the Scholarship in years 4 and 5 is contingent upon satisfactory performance and achievement of an average 60% mark in the previous year's modules.

Applicants must:

• be UK or EU nationals; and
• currently be a year 2 student in either Chemical or Mechanical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University; and
• expect to progress onto an MEng degree programme in either Chemical or Mechanical Engineering; and
• must not be in receipt of a scholarship from an organisation other than Chevron or Heriot-Watt University.

For further information, please contact Steve Watson in the Development and Alumni Office. A brochure and application form are attached.

Chevron and Heriot-Watt University have a relationship stretching back over 30 years covering recruitment, research and knowledge transfer.

• The Chevron New Entrant Scholarship is valued at up to £5,000.
• Recipients of a scholarship will receive £1,000 in each year of their chosen BEng or MEng degree programme with the funds being paid in two parts per academic year, i.e. £500 at the start of Semester 1 and £500 at the start of Semester 2.
• Award of the Scholarship in years 2, 3, 4 and 5 (if following an MEng programme) is contingent upon satisfactory performance and achievement of an average 60% mark in the previous year's modules.

Applicants must:

• be UK or EU nationals; and
• have accepted an offer to read either Chemical or Mechanical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University; and
• must not be in receipt of a scholarship from an organisation other than Chevron or Heriot-Watt University.

For further information, please contact Steve Watson in the Development and Alumni Office. A brochure and application form are attached.

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:

• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physics
• Petroleum Engineering
• Reservoir Evaluation and Management
• Geoscience of Subsurface Exploration Appraisal and Development

The following criteria will be taken into account when considering applications:

• Academic ability and potential
• Personal qualities
• Evidence of commitment/motivation

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.

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.

Heriot-Watt is keen to attract women into the rewarding and challenging worlds of Engineering and Physical Sciences, therefore 12 scholarships of £1,500 per annum are made for female students. The awards are for those normally resident in the UK or another European Union country and the University reserves the right to give priority to specific subjects. Continued satisfactory performance must be demonstrated. These scholarships are available for second year students and above.

Eligible Areas of Study

• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physics
• Computer Science

Criteria of Award

• Academic ability and potential
• Personal qualities
• Evidence of commitment/motivation

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.

The University is keen to attract women students to study Engineering and Physical Sciences in order to help address the gender imbalance on these courses. Scholarships are worth £500 per annum for up to 5 years for female students in these subject areas.

These scholarships are worth £500 per annum for 4 or 5 years of study.

Scholarship gives a £1000 fee reduction for each year of study.

£500 scholarship per annum for 4-5 years of study.

£500 scholarship per annum for 4-5 years of study for students ordinarily from England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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.

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.

Heriot-Watt is keen to attract women into the rewarding and challenging worlds of Engineering and Physical Sciences, therefore 12 scholarships of £1,500 per annum are made for female students. The awards are for those normally resident in the UK or another European Union country and the University reserves the right to give priority to specific subjects. Continued satisfactory performance must be demonstrated. These scholarships are available for second year students and above.

Eligible Areas of Study

• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physics
• Computer Science

Criteria of Award

• Academic ability and potential
• Personal qualities
• Evidence of commitment/motivation

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.

£500 scholarship for each year of the course subject to continued satisfactory performance.

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

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.

Heriot-Watt is keen to attract women into the rewarding and challenging worlds of Engineering and Physical Sciences, therefore 12 scholarships of £1,500 per annum are made for female students. The awards are for those normally resident in the UK or another European Union country and the University reserves the right to give priority to specific subjects. Continued satisfactory performance must be demonstrated. These scholarships are available for second year students and above.

Eligible Areas of Study

• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physics
• Computer Science

Criteria of Award

• Academic ability and potential
• Personal qualities
• Evidence of commitment/motivation

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.