Scotland Saltire Scholarships 2026

The Scotland Saltire Scholarships are a Scottish Government scholarship programme delivered in partnership with universities across Scotland. The scheme is designed to attract talented international students to study in Scotland and to promote academic links and cultural exchange.

The programme typically supports postgraduate taught master's study at participating higher education institutions in Scotland. Awards are usually offered as a contribution toward tuition fees rather than as a fully funded package, so applicants should be prepared to meet any remaining tuition and living costs.

Saltire Scholarships are generally aimed at students from selected countries and regions who have an offer to study an eligible course in Scotland. The scheme commonly prioritises subjects aligned with Scotland's strengths, such as science, technology, creative industries, healthcare, renewable or clean energy, and related fields. In addition to academic merit, applicants are often expected to demonstrate an interest in studying in Scotland and a willingness to act as an ambassador for the programme during and after their studies.

To apply, students normally first apply for admission to an eligible master's programme at a participating Scottish university, then complete the separate scholarship application through the official Saltire Scholarships platform or Scottish Government study portal. Applicants should check the current call carefully for eligible countries, partner universities, covered subjects, documentation requirements, and the annual application timeline.

• Host region: Scotland, United Kingdom
• Typical level funded: Master's
• Funding: tuition fee support
• Open through participating Scottish universities