Postgraduate Merit Scholarship

Key Facts

The University of Stirling is offering any UK or European Union student with a First Class Honours degree (or equivalent) a £2,000 scholarship to study full-time on any taught Masters course. The award is offered on a pro-rata basis for students on part-time study.

Background information

Our Postgraduate Merit Scholarship is available to Postgraduate students from the UK or European Union who have received a First Class Honours degree (or equivalent) and are studying on an eligible course.

The scholarship has a value of £2,000, which is paid in two instalments at the end of each semester. See below for full eligibility details and information on how to apply.

Eligibility and availability

Available to any UK or European Union student with a First Class Honours degree (or equivalent).
Not available to students studying postgraduate certificates, diplomas or modules.
Only available to self-funded students paying tuition fees to the University of Stirling. MSc Sport Nutrition, MSc Housing (Dissertation only) and MSc Social Work Studies are not eligible for the merit scholarship.
Only available to on-campus students.

How do I apply?

Your eligibility will be automatically identified after enrolment. We'll then contact you and ask you to send a copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript to graduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk.