Careers Centre Employability Bursary–provides financial support of up to £1200 to help University of St Andrews students complete work-related activity. Applications are considered from all students and disciplines.
The Rector’s Fund–a scholarship for students undertaking a summer internship or project that is motivated by a desire to create positive change. Open to all students and postgraduates who have a confirmed internship offer.
Saints Abroad Scholarship–provides funding support for undergraduate students who have been offered a study abroad placement or who have secured a work placement for the following academic year.
Turing Scheme – open to students undertaking an international opportunity (placement, research, internship, volunteering) that is at least 28 days long.
Kennedy Scholarships – awarded annually to UK citizens for postgraduate study at Harvard or MIT.
The Start Up Challenge– open to University of St Andrews students and those who have graduated in the last two years.
Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Entrepreneurs– annual competition for those aged 18 to 30 years old who have a well-thought-out business idea or an enterprise that has already launched. Winners receive prizes in the form of significant financial support towards a business idea or enterprise.
Targetjobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards– an annual competition aimed at finding the best undergraduates in the UK. Each award is partnered by a prominent graduate recruiter who provides a prize for the winner, which could include a paid internship, a trip abroad, or other opportunities.
The Chaplaincy Prize– awarded each year, the prize is open to all current students at the University of St Andrews and is based around a particular theme for an original piece of creative work or an essay.
The Clean Tech Challenge– an interdisciplinary competition bringing together innovative tech and good management to support a greener world.
Accuracy Business Cup– engage with international employers and gain experience in the consultancy field.
ICAEW 100 Competition– an online, 30-minute, case study-based activity. Helps you quantify transferable skills, gain experience of psychometric assessment, enhance interview skills, and gain awareness of the industry and current trends.
Enterprising Mind of the Year Award – Enterprise Education in collaboration with the Students' Association and the Proctor's Office offers a prize for the student who has displayed significant enterprise in their studies. Open exclusively to University of St Andrews students.
Bright SCIdea Challenge - develop an innovative science-based idea into a business plan and compete for a £5,000 prize.
Technical competitions
Payara Cloud Hackathon– build an app with Jakarta EE10 and Payara Cloud for a chance to win up to £3,000.
TCS Quantum Challenge– a competition to create innovative and creative solutions to real-life business issues leveraging quantum computing, with the possibility of connecting with national and international employers.
Europe Terminal– a games-based AI challenge, where players code strategies to automate gameplay for a chance to win $15,000.