I'm interested in universities in Scotland and was wondering if there are any scholarship opportunities for international students. Any specific universities that are known for offering financial aid?
Many Scottish universities offer scholarships specifically for international students. Here are a few examples:
1. University of Edinburgh: The University of Edinburgh hosts a number of scholarships for international students. One example is the Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Mathematics Scholarships, which are available to students from countries outside the European Union for undergraduate study in any subject within Mathematics.
2. University of Glasgow: This university offers the International Leadership Scholarship, which is awarded to international (non-EU) students starting a postgraduate taught Masters programme in any discipline.
3. University of St. Andrews: The University of St. Andrews provides several scholarships for international students, such as the International Excellence Scholarship which is offered to students entering the first year of an undergraduate degree.
4. University of Aberdeen: Offers global undergraduate scholarships for students from several regions, including Americas, Africa, and South Asia. There's also a separate scholarship for undergraduate students from China.
5. Robert Gordon University: They provide a fairly substantial number of scholarship opportunities for international students. For example, the Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship offers full tuition fee scholarships to first year of study in any undergraduate course.
Remember, each university has its own application process and eligibility criteria for its scholarships, so do some research on the specific schools you're interested in to find out what you need to do to apply. You'll usually need to have an offer to study at the university before you can apply for a scholarship, and some scholarships might require a separate application, while others might be awarded based on your university application. Keep in mind that scholarship applications often have early deadlines, so start looking for possibilities as far in advance as possible.
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