University of St Andrews Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) PGR Scholarship 2026

The University of St Andrews Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) PGR Scholarship is a doctoral funding award offered by the University of St Andrews in the United Kingdom. It is designed to support postgraduate research students from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds who are eligible for Home fee status and who wish to begin a full-time, in-person PhD at St Andrews.

Based on recent programme information, the scholarship covers full Home UK tuition fees, provides an annual stipend of £19,775, and includes a guaranteed reservation in University accommodation. The accommodation guarantee is for a place only, and accommodation fees themselves are not covered. The award is funded for 3.5 years.

The scholarship applies to PhD study in participating subject areas. Recent examples mentioned include Computer Science, Geography and Sustainable Development, History, Medicine, Modern Languages, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology and Neuroscience, Social Anthropology, and the Business School. Applicants typically need to submit an eligible PhD application first and then complete the scholarship application through the university's admissions or applicant portal.

To be considered, applicants must identify as Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic, be UK-domiciled for fee purposes, and be applying for a full-time, in-person PhD. Applicants must not already hold a doctoral degree, must not already be matriculated for a doctorate at St Andrews or another institution, and must not be applying for a joint degree with another institution. Candidates must also satisfy the academic and admissions requirements of their chosen PhD programme.

This scholarship is a valuable route for eligible doctoral researchers seeking funded study at one of the United Kingdom's leading universities. Students should check the participating departments and the university's official postgraduate funding pages for the latest eligibility rules and application process.