Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards and Discretionary Funds

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During your studies with us there are many scholarships, bursaries, awards and discretionary funds available to you to during the academic year. You can view all of our current funding using the A-Z of funding below or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you.

If you are a Scottish student, it is SAAS (Student Awards Agency Scotland) who will be able to assist with any queries about funding your course, or your Student loan. You can also find a LiveChat function on their website, if you require additional advice.

You can find information about financing your studies in our Funding section, including useful links for non-Scottish students, and the Student Information Scotland website (Scottish funding for education) has additional guidance.

More information on the Discretionary Fund and how to apply. If you are struggling financially, or are unsure about managing your finances as a student, please visit our Money Matters webpage.

If you are aware of a fund or scholarship which is not listed here, please send us a message.

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Dorothy Dunnett Centenary Awards Supported by the Dorothy Dunnett Society the Dorothy Dunnett Centenary Awards comprise two annual awards (£1,000 and £500 respectively) for research in history, politics, culture or religion in the 11th, 15th and 16th centuries. The awards are open for applications from current research students at UHI. 30 November 2024 Internal Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Postgraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Dorothy Dunnett Centenary Awards
Student Development Fund, funded by RES Support for students to seize opportunities, to build their personal development and to make the most of their student experience. 30 April 2025 Internal Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Further Education, Postgraduate, Undergraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Student Development Fund, funded by RES
Statkraft STEM Scholarships The Statkraft STEM Scholarships are to support two students for the duration of their course (up to 4 years) with an award of £3,000 per year.Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable power generator, is supporting this STEM Scholarship Fund at UHI Not currently open for applications. Internal Applicant English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Undergraduate Energy, engineering and construction, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Statkraft STEM Scholarships
Witherby Publishing Group Charitable Trust Scholarship The Witherby Publishing Group Charitable Trust Scholarship is to support one student for the duration of their course (up to 4 years) with an award of £3,000 per year. Not currently open for applications. Internal Applicant English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Undergraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Witherby Publishing Group Charitable Trust Scholarship
Barns-Graham Assistance Award This is an annual award worth £1,000 awarded to a Fine Art student (open to all years) who is struggling financially to purchase items necessary to do their course. 31 October 2024 Internal Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Undergraduate Creative industries Moray, Orkney, Shetland Barns-Graham Assistance Award
Rural and Islands Bursary Fund Up to £1,000 of support for existing UHI students from rural and isolated communities in the Highlands and Islands.  31 October 2024 Internal Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Undergraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Rural and Islands Bursary Fund
Peter May Fiction Prize Fund A brand new annual prize of £1,000 for creative writing, donated by internationally bestselling crime writer and Scottish author, Peter May. 20 April 2025 External Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Further Education, Postgraduate, Undergraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Peter May Fiction Prize Fund
UHI Scholarship Fund £1,000 scholarships to support current NC Level 6, HNC, HND, Year One, Year Two and Year Three undergraduate degree students who wish to advance to their next year of study in 2024/25. Currently not open to receive applications Internal Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Undergraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland UHI Scholarship Fund
Aquaculture Support Scheme Thanks to the generous support from the Scottish Aquaculture Research Forum (SARF) funds have been gifted to UHI for the benefit of Aquaculture students to help facilitate the student’s learning journey. 24 October and 15 March every year Internal Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Postgraduate, Undergraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Aquaculture Support Scheme
Snowdon Masters Scholarships The Snowdon Master's Scholarships is for national and international disabled students applying for a master's programme at any UK institution. Up to a maximum of £30,000 of funding per successful student is available. The Scholarship has been designed to accelerate the most exceptional disabled students through master’s studies and into leadership in all its forms, to be visible role models and drive disability inclusion. Not currently open for applications. Internal Applicant, Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Postgraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Snowdon Masters Scholarships
Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust Bursary EU or International undergraduate students in 2nd year or above or on a Postgraduate taught course or engaged in research Not currently open for applications. Internal Current student European, International Postgraduate, Undergraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust Bursary
Snowdon Trust Disability Grants Disability should not disadvantage you from achieving your goals in education and beyond. Snowdon Trust grants help remove barriers by funding disability-related study costs so students can access and participate in their studies in further or higher education.   28th May 2024 (14:00) External Current student English, Welsh or Irish, Scottish Further Education, Undergraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Snowdon Trust Disability Grants
ICAS Foundation Bursary If you are planning to study an accountancy or finance course at university from September 2024, you could be eligible to join the ICAS Foundation 'Nurturing Talent' programme.    31st May 2024 Internal Applicant, Current student English, Welsh or Irish, Scottish Undergraduate Business, leisure and tourism Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland ICAS Foundation Bursary
St Andrews Society of New York State Scholarship Fund The scholarships will enable Scottish graduates to study for a year in the United States. Applicants must be of Scottish birth or descent, and have completed their first degree this year or graduated no earlier than the year previous. The monetary value of each scholarship will be applied in the first instance to payment of tuition fees, at a university within a radius of 250 miles from New York City or within the area of Washington DC. Applications must be submitted via the Dean of Student Experience.   Applications for 24/25 are now closed Internal Current student Scottish Postgraduate, Undergraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland St Andrews Society of New York State Scholarship Fund
Barns-Graham Travel Scholarship This is an annual scholarship worth £1,500 awarded to a BA Hons Fine Art student, or a BA Hons Fine Art graduate (within one year of graduation). The funds are to be used for specific project research that requires travel abroad. Due to current travel restrictions UK based travel will be considered. 31 October each year Internal Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Undergraduate Creative industries Moray, Orkney, Shetland Barns-Graham Travel Scholarship
John Preston Music Awards Two annual awards, established by the Liam Colgan Music Fund, on behalf Roz Preston in memory of her husband, the late John Preston, whose contribution to the British music industry across a number of leadership roles is renowned.  31 October 2024 External Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Undergraduate Creative industries GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland John Preston Music Awards
Reid Endowment Fund To support Environmental Science students at the University of the Highlands and Islands attending science and technology practical’s, irrespective of their financial circumstances. The cost of travel and accommodation for such trips has, in the past, proved to be too much for some of our students, who have had to miss out on these opportunities. Recipients decided by The Reid Fund Committee.   June and December Internal Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Undergraduate Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Reid Endowment Fund
Highland Society of London Prize A financial prize is awarded to the student with the undergraduate dissertation of the year in the Humanities and Gaelic subject network on a Highlands and Islands theme. The winning dissertation is directly related to a social, cultural, environmental or historical aspect of the Highlands and Islands. There is no application process; eligible students are nominated by programme leaders in consultation with the subject network leader.   Winner notified at the end of June once degree results are known Internal Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Undergraduate Gaelic medium studies, Humanities and social sciences Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Highland Society of London Prize
Nursing and Midwifery Discretionary Fund An income assessed, non-repayable grant. Students must normally be in receipt of a SAAS bursary in order to qualify for an award. The standard maximum award is £500, with discretion for a further £500 depending on circumstances.   No deadline. Available throughout the academic year Internal Current student Scottish Undergraduate Health and wellbeing Nursing Nursing and Midwifery Discretionary Fund
Higher Education Childcare Fund A non-repayable grant for students to assist in meeting the cost of childcare whilst they attend university.  Applications are expected to have taken reasonable steps to maximise income and minimise expenditure whislt undertaking their course. Applications are processed and payments made at the individual academic partner. No deadline. Available throughout the academic year Internal Current student Scottish Undergraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Higher Education Childcare Fund
Discretionary Funds If you are a full-time or part-time undergraduate, or a postgraduate student, and find you are struggling to meet the cost of living e.g. paying for foods, bills, travel etc you may be eligible to apply to the Discretionary (Hardship) Fund for extra assistance. This fund is an income-assessed, non-repayable grant.   No deadline. Available throughout the academic year External Current student English, Welsh or Irish, Scottish Undergraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Discretionary Funds
Carnegie Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship The Carnegie Trust was established in 1901 with an aim to provide “funds for improving and extending the opportunities for scientific study and research in the Universities of Scotland”. The Trust is currently one of the largest educational giving charities in Scotland and operates across all academic disciplines, funding student fees, scholarships, bursaries and research grants. The vacation scholarship scheme can be applied for by students undertaking a degree course at any Scottish University. Applications will be considered from students who have shown exceptional merit and who would like to undertake a programme of independent study or research during the long vacation which is of direct benefit to their academic work. Currently suspended by the Trust Internal Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Undergraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Carnegie Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship
Gaelic Bursary Scheme This scheme is funded by Highland Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. Students wishing to apply are required to be resident and attending either Sabhal Mor Ostaig or UHI Outer Hebrides within these council areas.. Prioirty is given to those students in their first year of study who hope to gain a CertHE, DipHE, or BA. Applications are made locally at Sabhal Mor Ostaig or UHI Outer Hebrides.   October/November Internal Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Postgraduate, Undergraduate Gaelic medium studies SMO Gaelic Bursary Scheme
The Neil MacKenzie Trust Neil MacKenzie was a winter sports enthusiast and climber who died (in a mountain fall) in 2015. The Neil MacKenzie Trust was set up in his name to 'keep his adventurous spirit alive in others, to help them to pursue adventure and aquire the skills to do so in the mountains, as safely as possible'. Grant applications are reviewed on a monthly basis, when funding is available. Grant applications are reviewed monthly Internal Applicant, Current student European, International, Scottish Further Education, Postgraduate, Undergraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland The Neil MacKenzie Trust
Prize for Engineering Excellence Donated by Willie Printie, the Prize for Engineering Excellence is awarded annually in recognition of academic excellence in engineering at degree level. Winner notified at the end of June once degree results are known External Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Undergraduate Energy, engineering and construction Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Prize for Engineering Excellence
Masters Funding for International Students Funding opportunites for international Postgraduates Various - check individual scholarships & bursaries External Current student International Postgraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Masters Funding for International Students
Marshall Scholarships For American students (under 26) studying for a degree in the UK Open now for 2024 - deadline 26th September 2023 External Current student International Undergraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Marshall Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships For students undertaking a Masters in the UK, who are from a Chevening country. Annually, usually open Aug-Nov External Current student International Postgraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Chevening Scholarships
Canadian Centennial Scholarship Helping outstanding postgraduate students from Canada at UK universities Annually in March External Current student International Postgraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Canadian Centennial Scholarship
Saltire Scholarships Saltire Scholarships is a programme offered by the Scottish Government in collaboration with Scottish universities in the areas of science, technology, creative industries, healthcare and medical sciences, and renewable and clean energy. The scheme offers up to 50 awards, each worth £8000, towards tuition fees for any one year of full time study on a postgraduate Masters programme at any of Scotland’s higher education institutions. For students from Canada, China (including Hong Kong), India, Japan, Pakistan or USA.   Currently not open to receive applications. External Applicant International Postgraduate Creative industries, Energy, engineering and construction, Health and wellbeing, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Saltire Scholarships
HRI Munro Architecture Prize An annual prize of £500 is presented to the highest achieving BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology student at UHI and includes an offer of a work placement at HRI Munro Architecture. Winner notified at the end of June once degree results are known External Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Undergraduate Energy, engineering and construction Inverness HRI Munro Architecture Prize
TA Sillars Prize Awarded to a student who has completed the BA or BA (Hons) in History, Literature (with a focus on English), or a joint degree in both, and has surpassed expectations during their studies. There is no application process, the winner is selected by course lecturers.  Winner notified at the end of June External Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Undergraduate Humanities and social sciences GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland TA Sillars Prize
South Asia Scholarship This scholarship is a 10% tuition fee discount applied at offer stage to all applicants of undergraduate programme, of at least one year in duration, whose permanent residence is either India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka No deadline Internal Applicant International Undergraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland South Asia Scholarship
PhD Funding for International Students PhD funding opportunities for international students No deadline. Available throughout the academic year External Current student International Postgraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland PhD Funding for International Students
Prickly Thistle Rebel Fund The Rebel Fund is donated by Prickly Thistle owner Clare Campbell to enable students at the university to ‘disrupt thinking’ in the creative industries.   Currently not open to receive applications. Internal Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Further Education, Postgraduate, Undergraduate Creative industries Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Prickly Thistle Rebel Fund
Carnegie Trust Fee Assistance Scheme The scheme aims to support students who do not receive government funding towards the cost of their tuition fees and is not intended as a substitute to publicly funded schemes. Currently not open to receive applications. External Current student Scottish Undergraduate Business, leisure and tourism, Computing and IT, Creative industries, Education and childcare, Energy, engineering and construction, Gaelic medium studies, Health and wellbeing, Humanities and social sciences, Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Carnegie Trust Fee Assistance Scheme
Sidney Black Memorial Engineering Award Throughout his life, Sidney Black was driven by his passion for engineering. This £500 annual award is given in his name to inspire new female engineers to achieve their full potential, to allow their career dreams to take them wherever they desire.   31 August 2023 (to confirm applicant has passed their BEng) External Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Undergraduate Energy, engineering and construction GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Sidney Black Memorial Engineering Award
Liam Colgan Music Student Awards Two annual awards, for songwriting and production, to develop and enhance a student's skills. There is no application process.  Winners are selected by programme leader and subject network leaders. Winners selected annually in September. External Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Undergraduate Creative industries GS, SMO, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Liam Colgan Music Student Awards
Drummond Foundation Scholarship The Drummond Foundation Scholarship provides two awards of £500 for students studying Health and Social Care with a particular interest in caring for Dementia suffers.   There will be no work experience attached to this award but the students would need to express an interest in caring for people with dementia. Friday 9 October Internal Applicant, Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Undergraduate Health and wellbeing Perth Drummond Foundation Scholarship
Scottish Land Commission Prize The Scottish Land Commission Student Award is an annual £1,000 grant enabling a student based at a Scottish further or higher education institution to engage in an opportunity to support their studies in a land reform related field. The award will be open for submissions again in Autumn and will be promoted through education institutions and student associations.   Autumn Internal Current student English, Welsh or Irish, European, International, Scottish Further Education, Postgraduate, Undergraduate Science and environment Nursing, Optometry, GS, HTC, SMO, SAMS, Argyll, Inverness, Moray, NWH, Orkney, Perth, Shetland Scottish Land Commission Prize
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