Department of Philosophy PGR Financial Hardship Fund

Application period opens
Friday 8 March 2024
Application period closes
This scholarship deadline has now passed (Tuesday 2 April 2024)

Any postgraduate research student will receive up to £4000 based on an assessment of the information provided on the application and financial need.

Value of award (per year)

Up to £4000

Duration of award

One-off payment

Application restrictions

Study level

Available to students studying at:

Postgraduate

Subjects

Available to students studying:

Postgraduate research programmes in Philosophy

Domicile for fee status

No restrictions

Schools

Available to faculty members from:

Philosophy

Application assessment

Financial need (Hardship, means tested)

Available to

Current students

Mode of study

Full time, Part time - daytime

Geographical criteria

No restrictions

Additional criteria

  • Be a current postgraduate research student studying within the Department of Philosophy; full-time or part-time.
  • Be in financial need.
  • Have not received a university or UKRI-related stipend (that is, currently receiving a maintenance scholarship).
  • Receive annual funding less than £18,622 from external sources.

Exemptions from these criteria will be considered only in exceptional and well-motivated circumstances.

How to apply

This scholarship is available through the Philosophy SASP Financial Hardship application form. You can access this application through the Scholarships and funding catalogue in the Scholarships and Funding section in MySaint.

Scholarship application form guidance

The Department of Philosophy Postgraduate Committee will assess all applications and allocate awards to successful applicants based on the information provided. Students are required to enter their bank details via MySaint for any possible payment.

Any student who has difficulty with any stage of the application process should email pafsmanager@st-andrews.ac.uk for assistance.

Terms and conditions

Please read the University of St Andrews scholarships terms and conditions (opens in new tab).