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Heriot-Watt University

Dr David McGillivray Access Bursary

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1000 GBP
Grant
United Kingdom
Location
16 Aug 2026
Application deadline

About

The Dr David McGillivray Access Bursary supports Scottish widening participation students starting an eligible Chemistry undergraduate degree at Heriot-Watt University.

Overview

Scholarship type

Need based

Number of scholarships to award

One

Grant

£1,000 per year

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

The bursary is intended to help students from widening participation backgrounds with the cost of living while studying Chemistry at Heriot-Watt University.

It is available to new full-time undergraduate students commencing their studies in September 2026 and is awarded to one eligible student.

Applicants must hold an offer to study an eligible Chemistry programme and submit a short statement outlining their financial circumstances.

Benefits

£1,000 per year for the duration of the undergraduate programme.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be a Scottish (Home fee status) student.
  • Be a new undergraduate student starting in September 2026.
  • Hold an offer for an eligible Chemistry degree.
  • Meet Heriot-Watt University's Widening Participation criteria.
  • Study full-time.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Chemistry

Locations

United Kingdom

Nationality

British

Study experience required

High school

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

16 Aug 2026

Apply for an eligible Chemistry programme at Heriot-Watt University.

Hold an offer for September 2026 entry.

Complete the online bursary application.

Submit a financial statement of up to 300 words before the deadline.

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