Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Saltire Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton February 12th, 2017 Prior to joining College Coach, I was a financial aid officer at the College of the Holy Cross and an education advisor at two TRIO program locations. I work with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority (MEFA) to present paying for college workshops to hundreds of families across the state. I'm a graduate of UMass Amherst and have a master in counseling from Northeastern University. Learn More About Robyn scholarship search, scholarships, There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier. After Prince William chose to study in Scotland, applications to St. Andrews University increased by record breaking numbers. Given the obsession many Americans have with all things ‘royal’ and the skyrocketing cost of a US education, pursing a degree from a Scottish university is an appealing prospect to many students. The Saltire Scholarship is designed to promote Scotland as a premier education destination for international students interested in pursuing creative industries, life sciences, technology, financial services and renewable and clean energy. Scholarship: The Saltire Scholarship Awarding Organization: The Scottish Government Amount: A one-time award of £4,000 (approximately USD$4,890) Number of Scholarships Awarded: 100 Eligible Students: Students must be citizens of the USA, Canada, India, Pakistan, or China. Students must have a conditional or unconditional offer from a Scottish University at the time of application. This award can be used towards undergraduate, Masters, or Ph.D. level work. Eligible College(s): Scottish Universities How to Apply: Application becomes available on the website in February Deadline: May 1 Website: http://www.scotland.org/study-in-scotland/scholarships/saltire-scholarships Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on September 20th, 2023 Full-Ride Scholarships: Effective Strategy or Fairy Tale? Read | Posted on August 4th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students Read | Posted on February 16th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Gold Star Children and Families
