Robertson Trust Scholarship

Financial support for 16 to 25 year olds in Scotland who face barriers to higher education.

Key facts

Fee status

Scotland

Your country/region

Scotland

Level

Undergraduate

Number of awards

10

Value of awards

Up to £4,250 per year

Deadline

Currently closed for applications.

This scholarship is currently being reviewed - this information is for reference only.

Each year, over 700 young people, known as Robertson scholars, are supported through Journey to Success in a broad range of subjects across Scotland’s universities.

Since 1992, the programme has supported over 1,000 young people to overcome financial and social barriers to gain the university education and career they aspire to.

The programme was devised to offer self-development opportunities and financial support to 16-25 year olds in Scotland who face barriers to higher education.

Eligibility and availability

Students must be Scottish residents and fulfil one or more of these criteria:

  • From schools with low progression rates to higher education.
  • From households with low income.
  • Black and Minority Ethnic groups.
  • Disabled.
  • Have lived experience of care.
  • Carers.
  • Estranged from their family.
  • Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.

How to apply

No application as this scholarship is under review.