Student Fellowships & Research

Description.
In recognition of the benefits of higher education, the Society provides significant funding for two Scottish graduate students to study in the United States and two Scottish-American students to study in Scotland. Initiated by the Society at its 200th anniversary, in the past fifty years the program has consistently attracted the top students from the most competitive institutions of learning. The Saint Andrew’s Society of the State of New York has provided over 150 scholarships to promote cultural interchange and goodwill between Scotland and the United States since 1954.

Benefits.
The scholarship provides funds to a total of $30,000 to be used initially against tuition, then board, transportation and other expenses.

Eligibility.
Please note that in addition to the below listed criteria, finalists will have to include a statement from an appropriate official certifying that financial assistance would be required for a year of graduate study.

• Applicants must be senior undergraduate students who will obtain a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in spring of 2010 and can demonstrate the significance of studying in Scotland.
• Candidates should possess qualifications that will enable them to be good ambassadors for the United States while in Scotland
• The basis for selection shall include the student’s: academic achievement, extracurricular activities, financial need, statement of personal objectives, some Scottish descent, and proof of US citizenship.
• Candidates must reside or attend school within 250 miles of New York State. (Note: Bowdoin is within the required 250 mile range.)
• Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously studied in the United Kingdom.
• Finalist will be required to provide proof of application to their selected school in Scotland.

Bowdoin’s Internal Selection Process. The College is allowed to nominate only one Bowdoin student annually for the Saint Andrew’s Society Scholarship. The Committee will review the materials listed below, and those applicants determined to be most competitive will be contacted to schedule a campus interview. To be considered applicants must submit five collated packets of the materials listed below to the Office of Student Fellowships and Research by the “Initial Bowdoin Deadline” (see above). Based on these materials and the campus interview, the Committee will determine which student will receive Bowdoin’s endorsement.

Materials for Final Consideration. If you receive Bowdoin’s nomination, it is your responsibility to continue revising and collecting your materials. By the “Final Bowdoin Deadline,” Bowdoin’s nominee must submit two collated packets the following materials to the Office of Student Fellowships and Research, which will send all materials directly to the program for further consideration.

In addition the Office of Student Fellowships and Research will coordinate securing the following:

More about the Selection Process. It is the national committee’s practice to invite six finalists to a luncheon in New York City during February or early March. Following this meeting two of these finalists will be awarded scholarships for graduate study in Scotland.

Please note that applicants are responsible for all photocopying needed for the internal selection process and as required by the foundation.