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St. Andrew’s Society Foundation Support for Education

Investing in the Next Generation of Scottish Leaders

The St Andrew’s Society Foundation, with the generous support of the Saint Andrew's Society of San Francisco, has a proud 150-year old tradition of supporting students in need of financial assistance to achieve their goals at academic institutions, both in Northern California and Scotland.

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Applications must apply by Midnight PST, April 30th, 2025. Don’t miss out!

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The application for this year's Scholarship has now closed. If you would like to support our commitment to educational excellence please consider donating to the Foundation. 

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The St Andrew’s Society Scholarship

Supporting Scottish Diaspora Education

 Typically, but not exclusively, the St. Andrew’s Society Scholarships are awarded to students, undergraduate or postgraduate, who are already accepted and established at an academic institution and beyond their freshman (first) year. Payments are sent directly to the academic institution rather than to the individual student.


Student Assistance Scholarship applications for the academic year 2024-2025 will be accepted from January 1st, 2025, with the deadline on April 31st, 2025

Primary Award Criteria

You Must Showcase:  

  • A financial need
  • Academic achievement
  • Community involvement
  • Leadership
  • Participation in the Scottish Community

Eligibility

You Must Be:  

  • Of Scottish descent.
  • A resident of Northern California.


Scottish-resident students are also eligible if studying at a university in Northern California.

Award restrictions

  • Full-time attendance at a university in California or Scotland.
  • Prior Scholarship recipients may reapply for a total of two years at a reduced rate for the 2nd year of funding. 

How to Apply

The annual scholarship cycle for 2024-2025 is now open for application till April 2024. Submit your details in the form below. We will review all submissions in the order we receive them, and our Scholarship committee will independently review them.

The annual scholarship cycle for 2025-2026 is January through April 2025.

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Eligible Scottish Universities

University of the Highlands and Islands
University of St Andrews
University of Edinburgh
Queen Margaret University
University of Glasgow
University of the West of Scotland
University of Dundee
Edinburgh Napier University
Glasgow Caledonian University
Robert Gordon University
University of Strathclyde
University of Stirling
University of Aberdeen
Abertay University
Heriot-Watt University

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Strengthening the Legacy of the Scottish Diaspora Through Education

The Scottish diaspora in North America is a vibrant community of over 9 million people who identify with Scottish ancestry. This diaspora has maintained a powerful sense of identity across generations, fostering cultural pride through traditions like Highland Games, Burns Nights, and active clan networks. Yet, it’s not just about the past—our future depends on cultivating leadership, education, and opportunity among young Scots and those of Scottish descent.


The St. Andrew’s Society Scholarship Fund is an investment in this future. By supporting students pursuing higher education in Northern California or Scotland, we empower the next generation to carry forward the legacy of innovation and resilience that Scots have long embodied. Education isn’t just a personal achievement for these students—it’s a way to strengthen the global Scottish community.


Your donation plays a key role in building transatlantic bridges, from helping students gain new skills to supporting meaningful engagement with the Scottish diaspora. Together, we ensure that the diaspora's strength not only endures but grows, contributing to a dynamic future for Scotland and its communities abroad. Support today to help foster future leaders rooted in Scottish heritage and connected to global opportunities.

Double Your Impact – Join Our Matching Gift Challenge

The Saint Andrew’s Society of San Francisco has committed $25,000 to the St. Andrew’s Society Scholarship Fund, and we’re inviting you to help us unlock the full potential of this generous gift. With a matching donation, every dollar you contribute will be doubled, directly supporting students of Scottish descent pursuing higher education in Northern California or Scotland. Whether it’s $50, $500, or $5,000, every donation brings us closer to meeting this $25,000 challenge. 


Donate now to double your impact and be part of a legacy that supports education, community, and the future of Scottish heritage.

Donate today!

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