Student Awards

You should use the following link if your home is in Scotland, or you are studying in Scotland, and you want to apply for tuition fees, loan or grants for a higher education course such as a Higher National Diploma or a degree.

Grants and awards

 It is important to know what is available to you in terms of grants or financial awards. These can vary depending on your chosen university or college and your personal circumstances. For more information about any of the support available, you can contact the student advice centre at your chosen university.

Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme

ORSAS was set up by the Secretary of State for Education and Science in 1979 to attract high-quality international students to the United Kingdom to undertake research. The Scheme is funded through the four UK higher education funding bodies (for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland).

ORSAS awards beyond 2009

The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) will not be able to fund ORSAS after 2009. This change applies to England and Wales only; other UK Funding bodies have yet to make a decision about the future of the ORSAS awards in Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

For all your Student Questions & Answers visit the Student Times (external link).


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