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Abertay University

The Robert Reid Bursary

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Any
Disciplines
1000 GBP
Grant
United Kingdom
Location
17 Nov 2026
Application deadline

About

Abertay University can support you financially if you are admitted to one of its study programmes as an international student. Abertay University awards scholarships, bursaries, tuition fee reductions and discounts that help you cover existing tuition and living costs.

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

£1,000

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

Professor Derek Reid established the Robert Reid Award in memory of his late father. The awards have provided over £15,000-worth of financing to students over the years.

Benefits

Two one-year bursaries of £1,000 each available to students who have overcome challenges to attend university.

Eligibility

You must meet the following criteria:

  • Have a permanent Scottish address.
  • Be eligible for the Young Student Bursary from SAAS or be over 25 (at the start of your course).
  • Be committed to successfully obtaining your degree qualification.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

United Kingdom

Nationality

British

Study experience required

High school

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

17 Nov 2026

Please attach the following when you make your application:

Two references in support of your application – Personal and Academic.

Letter of Student Support Award (i.e. SAAS award letter for 25-26).

Students are responsible for making sure their application forms are complete and that the supporting evidence meets the application criteria. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application at the earliest opportunity, and usually within 2 months of the deadline unless otherwise stated.

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