Scholarships & funding opportunities

The Lady Eileen McDonald EU & International Student Fund

The fund is to assist EU and International Students who have fallen into financial hardship after starting their course. If you started your course with suitable funding in place and now find yourself in financial hardship you could be eligible to apply

Discretionary and other financial support funds will close on Friday 17th July 2020 to PGT students who are due to complete their course in August or September. This is to allow time for applications to be assessed before your student record completes.

 

  • Number of scholarships Varies
  • Value Varies
  • Opens 29 July 2019
  • Deadline 1 January 2030
  • Help with Living costs, Travel costs, Equipment and study costs
  • Duration One off award

Eligibility

The Lady Eileen McDonald EU & International Student Fund and other financial support funds are now closed to students whose courses end this semester. You may be eligible for Universal Credit after 22 May when your course will have ended. You can find out more about Universal Credit on the UK Government web pages. The Strath Union Advice Hub can provide further information and advice about claiming Universal Credit. 

Is this for you?

Registered students of the University shall be eligible to apply to the Fund if they meet the following criteria:

  • You have fallen into financial hardship after starting your course of study with an appropriate funding arrangement in place
  • You are not eligible to apply to the University Discretionary Fund by virtue of your residence status
  • A payment from the fund would make a significant contribution to your ability to continue your studies successfully; and
  • You are unable to meet your immediate living costs through your existing funding.

The level of award will be judged on a case to case basis. Awards are around £300-£500 and are intended to meet immediate short term living costs. Because of this the fund cannot be used to replace a regular income. Awards will normally be made in the form of a grant.