Scotland's Saltire Scholarships
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
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- IELTS
- 6.5
- Components
- L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Deadline
- September (e.g., 10 September 2025 for 2026 entry)
Last verified: 2026-03
About Scotland's Saltire Scholarships
Scotland's Saltire Scholarships are funded by the Scottish Government in partnership with Scottish universities. They provide GBP 8,000 toward tuition fees for one-year taught postgraduate master's programmes in science, technology, creative industries, healthcare, and renewable energy. The scheme is open to students from Canada, China, India, Japan, Pakistan, and the USA.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 54
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1Saltire requires IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5. This is manageable for most applicants, but ensure your weakest skill exceeds the 5.5 threshold.
- 2Only specific subject areas qualify for Saltire scholarships. Make sure your chosen programme falls within science, technology, creative industries, healthcare, or renewable energy.
- 3Since this is a partial scholarship covering GBP 8,000, prepare to demonstrate additional funding sources in your application. Strong IELTS scores can strengthen your overall application profile.
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