Applied Environmental Sciences MSc Awards

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences is offering a minimum of four tuition fee awards for all prospective applicants applying to the Applied Environmental Sciences MSc for academic year 2026-2027.

The University of St Andrews funds a minimum of two awards, and two further awards are funded for UK applicants through Women in Mining (WIM) UK (one award) and The Cunningham Scholarship (one award).

Additional criteria

Information received in the application will be taken into consideration as part of the overall review process, and no details will be taken in isolation. This information will be used solely for scholarship assessment purposes.

In support of your application you will be asked to upload the following supporting documents:

One academic or professional reference, which can be in addition to the one provided in your course application, but must be uploaded before the deadline.

University transcript or transcripts, including interim transcripts for any degrees in progress.

A curriculum vitae (CV) that includes details about your academic background and any prior research experience.

You must have achieved a minimum 2:1 undergraduate BSc or BEng, or have equivalent experience.

In the application form, you will be required to provide a statement describing your commitment to a career in the Earth and environmental science sector, any personal or professional connection to St Andrews or Fife, and any additional information regarding why you are applying for this scholarship.

You will also be asked to provide a statement explaining how this funding could help you attend the Applied Environmental Sciences MSc course.