Saltire Scholarship- GCU

Scholarship Overview

Saltire Scholarships is a prestigious application the Scottish Government gives in partnership with famend Scottish universities and colleges. This scholarship opportunity is designed to attract international college students from pick countries, along with Canada, China, Japan, Pakistan, India, and the USA. The scholarship is awarded at Glasgow Caledonian University, UK.

Applicable course, university, and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters and Bachelor Degree in the Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom.

• This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree.

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: GBP 8,000 = 8,77,802.40
Conversion rate used: 1 GBP = Rs. 109.73
Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates If the Scholarship Can Be Used for This Type of Expense
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
Varies

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from Canada, China, Japan, Pakistan, India, United States of America

Appication Process for this scholarship

Step 1: Applicants must complete the online scholarship application.
Step 2: The application form includes three essay prompts, each requiring a 250-word response. These essays aim to assess the candidate’s suitability for the scholarship and their potential contributions to Scotland’s higher education landscape. The essay questions are as follows:

• The reasons for choosing Scotland and the particular institution and program for education.
• Explain how Saltire Scholarships can help the candidate in the future and how the candidate can help in promoting Scotland for higher education.
• Explain the experience and skills possessed by the applicant in communication (both written and presentation) and while working with others.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Scholarship link

https://www.gcu.ac.uk/currentstudents/getinvolved/commongoodaward/commongoodopportunities/allstudents/saltirescholars#:~:text=GCU%20Careers%20Service%20supports%20students,becoming%20future%20leaders%20for%20Scotland.

Application Link
https://www.gcu.ac.uk/currentstudents/getinvolved/commongoodaward/commongoodopportunities/allstudents/saltirescholars#:~:text=GCU%20Careers%20Service%20supports%20students,becoming%20future%20leaders%20for%20Scotland.

Application Documents

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Official Transcripts	Required
SOP	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Date
Scholarship Deadline	Not Available
FAQ Link	https://www.gcu.ac.uk/currentstudents/getinvolved/commongoodaward/commongoodopportunities/allstudents/saltirescholars#:~:text=At%20the%20Saltire%20Scholar%20programme,and%20entrepreneurial%20start%2Dup%20companies.

 

Scholarship Eligibility

The applicant must be:

• first-time applicant.
• a citizen of India, Pakistan, Japan, China (including HongKong), Canada, or the USA.
• enrolled in a postgraduate degree at a Scottish University.
• enrolled in area of Science, Medical Science, Technology, Healthcare, Renewable & Clean Energy, or Creative Industries.
• As this scholarship will only cover the tuition fees, the applicant must show a financial statement proving his/her ability to fund their stay in Scotland.
• Received a conditional or non-conditional offer letter from any Scottish university.
• The applicants must provide the reasons for studying in Scotland and the proposed benefits of the course chosen by him/her.
• Presentation of the leadership qualities that will enable them to use the studied course effectively for the betterment of career and community.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable
Exams Details:

Exam Name	Indicates if exam is required
12	Required
IELTS	Required
TOEFL	Required
PTE	Required

 

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from Canada, China, Japan, Pakistan,India, United States of America.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their high school diploma or bachelors degree depending on the course level they are applying for, or any other equivalent degree from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts, SOP, etc.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time