Saint Andrews Society of the
State of New York

Established 1756
In recognition of the benefits of higher education, the Society provides significant funding for two Scottish graduate students to study in the United States and two Scottish-American students to study in Scotland. Initiated by the Society at its 200th anniversary, in the past fifty years the program has consistently attracted the top students from the most competitive institutions of learning.

St. Andrews Scholarship - Fall 2007
The St. Andrew's Society of the State of New York has provided over 150 scholarships to promote cultural interchange and goodwill between Scotland and the United States since 1954.

Eligibility and selection criteria for the 2007/2008 scholarships are:

  • Senior undergraduate students who will obtain a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the Spring of 2007 and can demonstrate the significance of studying in Scotland.
  • Proof of application to their selected school will be required for finalists.

Candidates should possess the qualifications which will enable them to be good ambassadors for the United States while in Scotland. The basis for selection shall include the student's:

  • academic achievement
  • extracurricular activities
  • financial need
  • statement of personal objectives
  • some Scottish descent
  • proof of US citizenship

Only one applicant shall be considered from each institution per year.

Preference will be given to candidates who have not previously studied in the United Kingdom.

Candidates must reside or attend school within 250 miles of New York State.

Letters of reference from appropriate professors are required.

An appropriate official, with knowledge of the applicant's financial status, must certify that assistance would be required for a year of graduate study in Scotland.

The scholarship provides funds to a total of $20,000 to be used initially against tuition, then board, transportation, and other expenses.

It is the national committee's usual practice to invite six (6) finalists to a luncheon in New York City during February or early March. Following this meeting, two (2) of these finalists will be awarded a scholarship for graduate study in Scotland.

DEADLINE: December 15 of senior year .
   
         
 

The Saint Andrews Society of the State of New York gratefully acknowledges the considerable support we receive from:

    
 

   
 

Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York • 150 East 55th Street, Suite # 3 • New York NY 10022
Phone: +1 (212) 223-4248 • Fax: +1 (212) 223-0748 • Email: office@standrewsny.org