Faculty of Science Masters Scholarship for UK Fee-Paying Students

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Key facts

  • Number of scholarships: Up to 60
  • Value: £1,400
  • Opens: 14 January 2025
  • Deadline: 31 August 2025
  • Helps with: Tuition fees
  • Duration: 1 Year

Summary

Scholarships of £1,400 are available to new students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2025/2026 academic year.

Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to candidates who complete a scholarship application form and can demonstrate excellent academic performance (current and/or previously gained) and any relevant extra-curricular or professional experience.

Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis. Awards may be allocated early in the application cycle and so making an early application for admission is advised.

 

Eligibility

To be considered for a Faculty of Science Masters Scholarship for UK Fee-paying Students, candidates must:

  • Be a new student holding an offer of admission for a Postgraduate Taught Masters degree in the Faculty of Science for September 2025 entry.
  • Be eligible for tuition fees at the Home or RUK fee rate.

Terms and conditions

  • Applicants must meet all of the above eligibility criteria to be considered for a Faculty of Science Masters Scholarship for UK Fee-paying Students.
  • Awardees must register in an on-campus Faculty of Science Masters degree for September 2025 entry and continue to meet all of the above eligibility criteria. The scholarships cannot be deferred or transferred to any other entry points. 
  • The scholarship will be awarded towards the payment of a student’s tuition fee. Students studying part-time will receive a £700 award in their first and second year of study, subject to academic progression.
  • Successful candidates will be selected on their academic performance (current and/or previously gained), any relevant extra-curricular or professional experience alongside their scholarship application form.
  • Scholarship recipients will be expected to engage with student ambassador activities during their course of study, such as supporting student recruitment activities and events. 
  • The awards are available for on campus study only, online Master’s degrees are not eligible.
  • Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis. Awards may be allocated early in the application cycle.
  • The deadline for consideration is 31 August 2025.
  • Applicants who have been awarded a scholarship will be notified within four weeks of submitting a scholarship application form. Applicants who have not been notified of receiving a scholarship within four weeks of application will remain under consideration for an award until 31 August 2025.
  • Students are only eligible to hold one scholarship per academic year from the University of Strathclyde.
  • The Faculty of Science's decision on the awarding of scholarships is final. Appeals will not be considered.

Subject eligibility

Biochemistry, Biology & biological sciences, Biomedical science, Chemistry, Computer science, Forensic science, Immunology, Mathematics & statistics, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy & biomedical sciences, Physics

Levels eligibility

Postgraduate Taught

Study modes eligibility

Full Time, Part Time

Fee Status

England or N. Ireland or Rep. Ireland or Wales, Home (Scottish)

Student type

Applicant

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How to apply

A link to the scholarship application form will be included in an applicant’s offer of admission. 

 

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Contact us

For more information email: science-scholarships@strath.ac.uk