Colbert Scholarship Programme at University of St Andrews (September 2026)

The School of Art History and Libraries and Museums invites applications for the Colbert Scholarship Programme. The scholarship is open to offer holders on the Museums, Heritage and Society online programme. 

 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 31, 2026
• Value£1,500 - £4,500
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of St Andrews
• School to studyUniversity of St Andrews
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

£1,500 towards tuition fees per year, depending on the maximum length of study confirmed for your programme:

• MLitt (three years) – up to £4,500
• PGDip (two years) – up to £3,000
• PGCert (one year) – up to £1,500

Requirements

Apply 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.

Application restrictions

Study level

• Available to students studying a Postgraduate taught degree

Subjects

• Available to students studying: Museums, Heritage and Society (PGCert, PGDip, MLitt) – online

Schools

• Available to students in the following Schools and Departments: Graduate School

Application assessment

• Based on Academic merit

Available to

• Prospective students

Mode of study

• Online

Additional criteria

Information received in the application will be taken into consideration as part of the overall review process, and none taken in isolation. This information will be used solely for scholarship assessment purposes.

In support of your application, you will be asked to upload the following supporting documents:

• University transcript or transcripts, including interim transcripts for any degrees currently in progress.
• A CV that includes details about your academic background and any prior research experience.

In the application form, you will be required to provide a statement describing how the funding will support your ability to undertake and complete the course. 

Application Deadline

August 31, 2026

How To Apply

To apply, visit University of St Andrews Scholarship webpage