MSc International Education and MSc TESOL Scholarship (September 2025 - Overseas Students/On Campus)
- Application period opens
- Thursday 19 September 2024
- Application period closes
- Thursday 28 August 2025
- Notification date
- The week commencing Monday 1 September 2025
- Entry
- 2025
The University of St Andrews is offering £2,000 fee reduction scholarships for entrants only with a fee status of Overseas studying an on-campus MSc (International Education or TESOL course) starting in September 2025. The scholarships will be awarded to students with six months of relevant work experience.
To be eligible to apply you must hold an offer to study on an MSc TESOL programme (September start) or the MSc International Education programme (September start) at the University of St Andrews by the time the scholarship submission deadline date.
The International Education Institute reserves the right not to make an award if no appropriate submissions are made. A decision on the award will be made by committee.
No cash alternative is offered, and the award is not transferrable to any other programme of study. If a student does not enrol on an MSc TESOL or International Education programme then the award will be withdrawn.
Value of award (per year)
£2,000 towards tuition fees.
Duration of award
This award is paid for the duration of the programme.
At what stage of my course application can I apply for this scholarship?
Please apply for the award after you have submitted your application for a place at St Andrews. You do not need to wait until you have received an offer of a place before applying for the award. However, you must hold an offer to study on an MSc TESOL or International Education programme at the University of St Andrews by the time of the scholarship submission deadline date.
Application restrictions
Study level
Available to students studying at:
Subjects
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Domicile for fee status
Schools
Available to faculty members from:
Application assessment
Available to
Mode of study
Geographical criteria
Additional criteria
Decisions about your suitability for the scholarship will be based on the work experience you list in your CV, which you should upload as part of the course application.
Please note that the Recent Graduate Discount does not apply to students who have previously studied on an International Education Institute (IE) postgraduate preparation programme; therefore, you cannot receive both awards. For full terms and conditions, please read Recent Graduate Discount (PDF).
How to apply
After you have applied to a new course beginning in September 2025, you will be provided with login details for the My application portal. You must allow at least two working days for processing and issue of your log in details before you can apply for this scholarship.
This scholarship is available through the MSc International Education and MSc TESOL Scholarship (September 2025 Entry - Overseas Students/On Campus) application form. You can access this application through the Scholarships and funding catalogue in the Scholarships and Funding section of My application. When accessing the catalogue you should select 2025/6 as the academic year.
See also: Application form guidance notes (PDF)
Terms and conditions
Please read the University of St Andrews scholarships terms and conditions (opens in new tab).
- The offer of a scholarship is provisional upon the offer holder accepting and enrolling on an MSc TESOL or MSc International Education programme by the enrolment deadline.
- Applications will only be considered if the applicant holds an offer for an MSc TESOL or MSc International Education programme at University of St Andrews.
- The selection panel will consist of a group of key staff from the International Education Institute at the University of St Andrews. All decisions of the panel are final.
When will I know the outcome?
The outcome of your scholarship application will be available on View or continue my funding applications in the Scholarships and Funding section of soon after the deadline.
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