MSc International Education and MSc TESOL Online Scholarship (September 2025 entry)

Application period opens
Friday 20 September 2024
Application period closes
Thursday 11 September 2025
Notification date
The week commencing Monday 15 September 2025
Entry
2025

The University of St Andrews is offering £2,000 fee reduction scholarships for students studying on MSc International Education and the range of MSc TESOL courses starting in September 2025 and studying online by distance learning. The scholarships will be awarded to students who are experienced practitioners with two years of relevant work experience.

To be eligible to apply you must hold an offer to study on an MSc TESOL programme (Online, September start) or the MSc International Education programme (Online, 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 If a student does not enrol on an Online MSc TESOL or International Education programme then the award will be withdrawn.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 online 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:

Postgraduate

Subjects

Available to students studying:

Applicants must hold an offer for a September entry Online MSc TESOL (including MSc TESOL with any specialism) or MSc International Education programme.

Domicile for fee status

Scotland home, Rest of UK, Overseas

Schools

Available to faculty members from:

International Education Institute

Application assessment

Evidence based (e.g. sport/music/travel)

Available to

Prospective students

Mode of study

Online

Geographical criteria

No restrictions

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.

The Recent Graduate Discount does not apply to students who have previously studied on an International Education Institute (IE) postgraduate preparation programme. 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 Online Scholarship (September entry) 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.

Scholarship application form guidance

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 Online MSc TESOL or MSc International Education programme by the enrolment deadline.
  • Applications will only be considered if the applicant holds an offer for an Online 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 My Application soon after the deadline.