University of St Andrews Environmental Science MSc Awards 2026-2027

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences is offering a minimum of four tuition fee awards for all prospective applicants applying to the Environmental Science MSc for academic year 2026-2027.

The University of St Andrews funds a minimum of two awards, and two further awards are funded for UK applicants through Women in Mining (WIM) UK (one award) and The Cunningham Scholarship (one award).

Further details can be found on the UK awards by visiting either of the respective webpages:

• Environmental Science MSc Awards – Women in Mining (WIM) UK
• Environmental Science MSc Awards – The Cunningham Scholarship UK

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 16, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of St Andrews
• School to studyUniversity of St Andrews
• Course to studyEnvironmental Science
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Either two full tuition awards or four partial awards covering 50% of tuition fees

Requirements

Study level

Available to students studying at: Postgraduate

Subjects

Available to all prospective students studying the Environmental Science MSc

Domicile for fee status

No restrictions

Schools

Available to students in the following Schools and Departments: Earth and Environmental Sciences

Application assessment

Academic merit

Available to

Prospective students

Mode of study

Full time, Part time - daytime

Geographical criteria

No restrictions

Information received in the application will be taken into consideration as part of the overall review process, and no details will be taken in isolation. This information will be used solely for scholarship assessment purposes.

You must have achieved a minimum 2:1 undergraduate BSc or BEng, or have equivalent experience.

Selection Process

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 during the week commencing Monday 29 June 2026.

 

Application Documents

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

• One academic or professional reference, which can be in addition to the one provided in your course application, but must be uploaded before the deadline.
• University transcript or transcripts, including interim transcripts for any degrees in progress.
• A curriculum vitae (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 your commitment to a career in the Earth and environmental science sector, any personal or professional connection to St Andrews or Fife, and any additional information regarding why you are applying for this scholarship.

You will also be asked to provide a statement explaining how this funding could help you attend the Environmental Science MSc course.

Application Deadline

June 16, 2026

How To Apply

This scholarship is available for application through the Scholarships and Funding Catalogue in the Scholarships and Funding section of My Application. Please complete the Women in Mining UK and Cunningham Scholarship combined application form.

Scholarship application form guidance

To learn more, visit University of St Andrews Scholarship webpage