What criteria decide who gets selected for the Scotland Saltire Scholarship?
Saltire Scholarship applicants were assessed against basic eligibility requirements and the qualities expected of Saltire Scholars. These include interest in Scotland and a chosen Scottish university, leadership aspirations, interpersonal and communication skills, a global outlook and the ability to join programme activities.
Applicants were first checked against the programme's basic requirements, including nationality, course, university and admission conditions. After that, the documented criteria focus on qualities such as your interest in Scotland, leadership aspirations and communication skills.
Documented Selection Criteria
| Criterion | What it means |
|---|---|
| Interest in Scotland | Your wish to study in Scotland |
| Interest in a specific university | Why you chose a particular Scottish university |
| Global outlook | Ability and desire to work and study in a global context |
| Leadership aspirations | Your goals as a future leader |
| Interpersonal and communication skills | How well you connect and communicate |
| Programme activities | Ability to take part in scholar activities |
Basic Requirements and Award Numbers
- Applicants needed to meet the programme's basic requirements on nationality, course, university and admission conditions.
- Applicants also had to meet the language rules set for their course.
- The programme was run with Scottish universities, and only a limited number of awards were available.
- Check the assessment process again when a new application cycle is announced.
My Advice
Write your application around a clear story: why Scotland, why your chosen university and how you plan to contribute. Selection is competitive, so show leadership and communication with real examples.
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