St Andrews Fife Dux Scholarship

The University of St Andrews is nationally and internationally recognised for its quality of teaching and research. However, it is also committed to rewarding excellence within the local community to which it belongs. The University will award the Fife Dux Scholarship to a student who:

Is domiciled in Scotland for the purpose of fee status and has been educated in a state funded secondary school in Scotland at least for senior phase (S4 – S6) and is currently at a state secondary school in Fife

Is identified as the most academic and accomplished pupil at the school in the year of application to the University, and

Attends the University of St Andrews for an undergraduate course of studies resulting in a first level degree

Other factors will be taken into consideration when making this award. These will include socio-economic factors, financial need, educational environment and personal statement.

The recipient will receive either up to £2,500 if they are residing at the family home or up to £7,500 if they are residing outside the family home. This will be awarded for each year of study at St Andrews. The recipient will be required to confirm their intended place of residence at the start of each academic year so that the appropriate level of funding can be awarded on a yearly basis. Additional criteria

You must:

Attend a Fife state-funded secondary school.

Be identified as the most academic and accomplished pupil at the school in the year of application to the University.