Aberdeen University Entrance Scholarships for students from England, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Wales

Our undergraduate Scholarships, for those classified as Rest of UK (RUK) Fees, are available based on two criteria: "Access" and "Merit". Scholarships based on "Access" exist to support those who may otherwise struggle to meet the cost of studies while "Merit" scholarships are designed for those who have shown considerable academic potential in their A Level results. Students meeting the criteria of both scholarships are entitled to receive both payments. The scholarships are not available to graduate students undertaking further study.

PLEASE NOTE: that all stated Access and Merit scholarship amounts are only applicable to undergraduate students commencing study at Aberdeen in academic year 2025/2026, paying the rest of UK fee rate of £9,535 per year. The Access scholarship is only paid if the fees due in the academic year are £9,535.

Access Overview

Residual Household Income for Access Scholarship (for 2025 entry only):

Less than £22,020 = £3,000 a year for each year of study.
Students undertaking a four year degree will receive a maximum of £12,000.
Students undertaking a five year degree will receive a maximum of £15,000.

Merit A Overview

Merit Scholarship A, as detailed below, would be awarded to undergraduate Rest of UK (RUK) entrants (with the exception of Medicine).

Payment of £5,000 for academic year 2025/2026, only for qualifications.

Merit B Overview

Merit Scholarship B would be awarded as an entrance award to all those who are not eligible for Merit Scholarship A who are undergraduate Rest of UK (RUK) entrants (with the exception of Medicine).

Payment of £1,000 for academic year 2025/2026 only.