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1. Introduction 

The Scottish Highlands & Islands Schools Scholarship (“the Scholarship”) is offered by Queen Margaret University (������ý) to support prospective undergraduate students from the Scottish Highlands & Islands region entering Year 1 of fulltime study in September 2026. 

2. Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible for the Scholarship, applicants must: 
2.1. Currently or most recently have attended a Scottish Highlands & Islands school listed in the scheme’s Terms & Conditions. 

 
2.2. Submit a UCAS application to study a fulltime undergraduate degree at Queen Margaret University, beginning Year 1 in September 2026. 
2.3. Submit a UCAS application on or before 30 June 2026. 
2.4. Matriculate successfully as a fulltime student at Queen Margaret University in September 2026. 
2.5. Attend a school listed in Appendix A. 

2.6 You are classified as a Home Fee paying student.  

3. Scholarship Award 

3.1. Eligible students who meet all criteria outlined in Section 2 will receive an award of £500. 
3.2. The scholarship payment will be issued in early October 2026, following completion of matriculation checks. 
3.3. The Scholarship is awarded once only and is not renewable for subsequent years of study. 

4. Application Process 

4.1. There is no separate scholarship application form. 
4.2. ������ý will assess eligibility based on information provided through the UCAS application and school records. 

5. Conditions & Responsibilities 

5.1. Students must provide any required documentation to verify eligibility (e.g., proof of attendance at a qualifying school). 
5.2. If a student withdraws, defers entry, or fails to matriculate, the Scholarship will not be awarded. 
5.3. The Scholarship cannot be transferred to another academic year, programme, or individual. 

5.4 Recipients are expected to complete a short survey upon receiving the scholarship in order to help ������ý better understand motivations for choosing ������ý. 

6. University Rights 

6.1. ������ý reserves the right to amend, suspend, or withdraw the Scholarship at any time. 
6.2. In cases of dispute, ������ý’s decision is final.