Organisation : Scottish Government and Scottish Higher Education Institutions
Scholarship Name : Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships 2022
Applicable For : Indian Students
Last Date : 12th June 2022
Website : https://www.scotland.org/
What is Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships?
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships (SSS) is a programme of scholarships run by the Scottish Government in partnership with Scotland’s higher education institutions. The scheme offers up to 50 awards, each worth £8000 towards the annual international tuition fee of successful applicants.The Last date to apply for scholarship is 12th June 2022.
Eligibility Criteria For Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships
In order to be eligible for a Scotland’s Saltire Scholarship, candidates must:
** Have a conditional or unconditional offer of a place at a Scottish university on an eligible course that will be delivered physically in Scotland or via distance online learning or via a combination of both.
** Be a citizen of Canada, India, Japan, USA, Pakistan or China (Hong Kong citizens are also eligible as it is a Special Administrative Region of China).
** Be able to demonstrate that they can meet the costs of living in Scotland (where this is applicable) and the remaining tuition fees.
** Not have previously studied in Scotland.
** Not have previously received a Saltire Scholarship.
** Meet the language requirements of the course.
** Complete an application form and submit it by the closing date of 12 June 2022.
Eligible courses:
The course must be a postgraduate Masters level course in one of the following subject areas:
** Science
** Technology
** Creative industries
** Healthcare and medical sciences
** Renewable and clean energy
Skills and Experience :
Applicants must demonstrate:
** An interest in studying in Scotland and/or at a specific Scottish university.
** The aspiration to work and study in a global context and take a position of leadership in their chosen career.
** A willingness and the necessary interpersonal and communication skills required to participate in the programme of activities that accompanies the scholarships.
How To Apply For Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships?
To Apply For Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships, Follow the below step
Step 1: Go to the link : https://www.scotland.org/study/saltire-scholarships
Step 2: Click on “Apply now” button
Step 3: Read the description about Scholarship and click “Start” button
Step 4: Give your name, email address and nationality
Step 5: Your offer details for a place at a Scottish university on an eligible course including Scottish university name, offer status, course or programme applied for and click “next” button
Requirements For Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships
Scotland’s Saltire Scholars will be required to :
** Maintain a standard of conduct that will uphold the good reputation of the Saltire Scholarship Programme and the institution at which they study.
** Actively participate in the programme’s extra-curricular events. Scholars will participate in a welcome reception and an end of year conference. (Scholars may be excused from attending in the event of exceptional circumstances).
** Support communications activity promoting Scotland and Scottish higher education, based on their own experience. This might include :
** Posting on social media about their time and experience in Scotland.
** Being available for an interview (including on camera) during either the welcome or end-of-year event, granting Scottish Government and the relevant university the right to use the text and footage indefinitely.
** Agreeing that the Scottish Government can use any photographs, blogs, quotes etc in connection with your Saltire Scholarship participation for marketing purposes.
Termination of Saltire scholarships :
** To maintain the integrity of the Saltire Scholarships and its alumni network, the Scottish Government may remove Saltire Scholars from the programme – for example where they do not adhere to the principles of the programme; or where their continued membership of participation may cause embarrassment or damage to Scotland’s reputation.
** At any time, the relevant higher education institution will be able to recommend to the Scottish Government the removal of a Saltire Scholar from the programme, for disciplinary or other issues that they consider make that individual’s continued participation in the programme inappropriate.
FAQ on Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) On Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships
What Are The Saltire Scholarships?
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships (SSS) is a programme of scholarships run by the Scottish Government in partnership with Scotland’s higher education institutions. The scheme offers up to 50 awards, each worth £8000 towards the annual international tuition fee of successful applicants.
Are The Scholarships Limited To Specific Countries?
Yes, Saltire Scholarships are only available to citizens of:
** Canada
** China
** India
** Japan
** Pakistan
** United States of America
I Come From A Country Not Mentioned Above, Can I Still Apply?
Unfortunately, at this time Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships (SSS) are only available to citizens and permanent residents of Canada, China, India, Japan, Pakistan and USA.
I Am A Citizen Of One Of The Six Countries But I Live Elsewhere. Can I Apply?
Yes, provided you are not already resident in the UK and meet all the other eligibility criteria.
What Does ‘Citizen’ Mean?
A citizen is someone who is legally recognised and accepted as belonging to a particular country, either by birth or naturalisation.
What Does ‘Permanent Resident’ Mean?
** A permanent resident is someone who has acquired permanent resident status by immigrating to a country, but is not yet a full citizen of that country. Permanent residents have certain rights and privileges in that country even though they remain citizens of their home country. A person in a country temporarily, such as an international student or a temporary foreign worker, is not a permanent resident.
** Please note that each of the six eligible countries will set their own criteria for permanent residency.
** For further information on this please check the website of the immigration agency in these countries.
Can I Apply For A Saltire Scholarship At Another Uk Institution?
No, the Saltire Scholarships is a Scottish Government programme and you would need to study at a Scottish institution.
My Course Will Be Split Between Scotland And Another Country. Can I Apply?
You must be enrolled at a Scottish university and commencing your first year of study at that Scottish university.
What Does The Scholarship Award Cover?
The scheme offers up to 50 awards, each worth £8000, towards the cost of tuition fees for one year of a postgraduate Masters course at any of Scotland’s higher education institutions.
What About The Remainder Of The Tuition Fee Cost And Other Living Expenses?
Any additional costs and expenses are the responsibility of the student.
Can I Study By Distance Learning From Home?
Yes, the scholarships are now available to those studying online from home.
Can I Study Part-Time?
No, the scholarship is for full-time study.
What is the Last Date of Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships?
The Last Date of Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships is 12th June 2022