Undergraduate Scholarships at Heriot-Watt University

1. International Merit Scholarship

·         Award Amount: Varies; partial tuition fee reduction.

·         Eligibility: International fee-paying students who are enrolling in January or September 2025.

·         Notes: Scholarships are awarded as partial fee abatements for the first year of study.

2. Heriot-Watt Undergraduate Overseas Scholarships

·         Award Amount: Up to 100% tuition fee reduction.

·         Eligibility: International (non-EU) applicants holding an offer for eligible undergraduate degree programmes.

·         Notes: Scholarships are categorized as Merit (25% reduction), Excellence (50% reduction), and Distinction (100% reduction).

3. QUEST Undergraduate Scholarship

·         Award Amount: £2,500 per year, up to four years.

·         Eligibility: Students pursuing civil engineering or construction-related degrees.

·         Benefits: Includes paid work placements every summer and potential full-time employment upon graduation.

4. Heriot-Watt University Bursary

·         Award Amount: £1,100 to £3,100 per year, based on household income.

·         Eligibility: Full-time students assessed as 'Rest of UK' for fee purposes.

·         Notes: Intended as a contribution towards living costs, paid in three installments throughout the academic year.

5. £1,500 Travel Bursary for Rest of UK Students

·         Award Amount: £1,500, distributed in three £500 installments during the first academic year.

·         Eligibility: First-year undergraduates from England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

·         Notes: Designed to assist with travel expenses, though funds can be used at the student's discretion.

6. Watt Club Awards

·         Award Types:

o    Watt Club Medal: Awarded to the final-year undergraduate student with the highest mark in each degree discipline.

o    Watt Club Prize: Recognizes exceptional effort, achievement, and initiative among undergraduate or postgraduate students.

·         Eligibility: Outstanding academic performance and contributions to the university community.

7. Sport Scholarships Programme

·         Award Amount: Varies; includes financial support and access to training facilities.

·         Eligibility: Talented athletes competing at national or international levels.

·         Notes: Supports student wjo are in athletes, in balancing academic and sporting commitments.

Additional Information

·         Application Process: Some scholarships are automatically considered upon application, while others require a separate application. It's essential to check specific scholarship details and deadlines.

Postgraduate Scholarships at Heriot-Watt University

1. International Merit Scholarship

·         Award Amount: Varies by region; part of a £500,000 scholarship fund.

·         Eligibility: International fee-paying students who are enrolling in January or September.

·         Notes: Scholarships are awarded as partial fee abatements for the first year of study.

2. Postgraduate UK Merit Scholarship

·         Award Amount: 20% tuition fee discount.

·         Eligibility: UK fee-paying students with a 2:1 undergraduate degree or higher.

·         Applicable Programs: MSc Real Estate, MSc Brewing & Distilling, MSc Investment Management.

·         Notes: Automatically applied upon submission of academic transcripts.

3. Postgraduate European Union Scholarship

·         Award Amount: £5,000 fee discount.

·         Eligibility: EU students enrolling in full-time postgraduate taught programs.

·         Notes: Automatically applied; applicable only for the first year of study.

4. Heriot-Watt Postgraduate Scholarships

·         Award Amounts:

o    Merit Scholarship: 25% fee reduction for international students; £2,000 for Home/EU/Rest of UK students.

o    Excellence Scholarship: 50% fee reduction for international students.

o    Distinction Scholarship: 100% fee reduction for international students (limited to five awards).

·         Eligibility: Applicants to postgraduate taught master's programs; selection based on academic merit and financial need.

·         Notes: Distance learning applicants are not eligible.

5. Emerging Economies Scholarship (Edinburgh Business School)

·         Award Amount: Over £3,000 fee reduction.

·         Eligibility: Residents of selected emerging economy countries enrolling in Edinburgh Business School programs.

·         Notes: Automatically applied at the point of course purchase.

6. Alumni Discount Scheme

·         Award Amount: 20% tuition fee discount.

·         Eligibility: Graduates of Herriot-Watt University enrolling in postgraduate programs.

·         Notes: Applicable to both independent learning and on-campus study across all campuses.

7. Staff and Immediate Family Discount

·         Award Amount: 50% tuition fee discount.

·         Eligibility: Employees of Heriot-Watt University and Edinburgh Business School, along with their immediate family members.

·         Notes: Applicable to both independent learning and on-campus study.

8. School of Engineering and Physical Sciences Scholarships

·         Award Amount: Varies.

·         Eligibility: Students enrolling in postgraduate programs within the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences.

·         Notes: Designed to enhance employability; specific programs may have dedicated scholarships.

Additional Information

·         Application Process: Some scholarships are automatically considered upon application, while others require a separate application. It's essential to check specific scholarship details and deadlines.