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The Alison Scott Scholarship is a chance for Undergraduate ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø students, who identify as female, to learn a second language alongside their ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø studies (for the duration of their undergraduate degree).  

The scholarship also includes mentoring and career coaching, and works towards a chance to apply for further funding to attend a language school for your chosen European language later in your studies. 

*This is available only to Undergraduates currently enrolled as in-person students at our Musselburgh campus.

The 2026/27 Alison Scott Scholarships Fund is now open for applications. The deadline is noon 15 February.

The Alison Scott Scholarship FAQ

The Alison Scott Scholarship application form

Supporting the Future of Hospitality Talent

Apex Hotels and Queen Margaret University have partnered to offer financial and career enhancing support to students studying BA (Hons) International Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management.

Each year, a share of a £15,000 Scholarship is awarded to selected students to help ease financial pressures and support academic success.

What’s on offer

• £3,000 financial support over two years (£1,500 per year) or one year for final-year students
• Invitations to exclusive Apex Scholars events
• Networking with industry professionals
• Insight into Apex Hotels operations and career pathways
• Opportunities for paid work and graduate roles
• Recognition across ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø platforms

2026/27 Eligibility

Open to 3rd year students studying in-person at ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø’s Musselburgh campus. Applicants should meet at least two of the following:

• Experiencing financial need
• Academic performance of 2:2 or above
• Motivation to pursue a career in hospitality
• Most importantly, all applicants should be ready to build a relationship with a leading employer in the sector—Apex Hotels LTD

Expectations of Scholars

• Engage fully with the programme
• Take initiative in exploring paid opportunities, networking events, and exclusive opportunities.
• Attend at least two Apex Scholars events per year
• Share your journey through blog or LinkedIn posts
• Build a relationship with Apex Hotels and explore career opportunities

Application Timeline

• Applications open: Monday 21st September 2026
• Deadline: Midday, Friday 23rd October 2026
• Shortlisting: From Tuesday 27th October 2026
• Successful applicants notified of interviews: Friday 6th November 2026
• Interviews: Wednesday 11th November
• Scholarships awarded: Friday 20th November 2026

The Apex Hotels Scholarship will reopen semester one 26/27

For questions, contact Thomas Kelly, Head of Development and Alumni Relations: development@qmu.ac.uk

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£10,000 for our students as part of Santander’s Brighter Futures Grants!

As we enter the first semester of our university year, we’re excited to support Queen Margaret University students with the return of the Brighter Futures Grants programme in partnership with Santander

What is Brighter Future Grants?

We're giving away 10 grants of £1,000 each. All students are eligible, including undergraduates, postgraduates, part time and full-time students. Whilst this initiative is run in partnership with Santander, you also don’t need to bank with them to

There are no strings attached. You can use the funds on anything you need - from textbooks and tech upgrades to everyday expenses like rent, bills and groceries.Ìý

How you enter

Entering is quick and easy; just follow the steps below and you can complete tour application in a matter of minutes:

1. for Santander Open Academy, a free online learning platform (if you haven’t already)
2. Click the verification link in your confirmation email.
3. Log in and choose ‘Get Started’ to complete your entry into the Brighter Futures Grants programme. SelectÌý
[University name] from the menu.Ìý
4. Submit your entry by TBC

by 3 December for the chance to give yourself a Brighter Future with a £1,000 grant to enhance your student life. T&Cs apply.Ìý

Santander Universities Brighter Futures Grants will be open between 7 October and 3 December 2026.

The Susan Smith IHTEM Student Development Fund supports ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø students, studying a hospitality or events related degree e.g. BA (Hons) International Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management, to enhance their student experience at ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø.

The Fund will support activity such as extracurricular student projects, dissertation activity, UK-based placement/internship opportunities and other similar personal development activities. It can also help support international travel costs for those who choose to partake in overseas placements/internships.  

The Fund runs in conjunction with the Vice Chancellor’s & Student Development Fund, using the same application form and with decisions made at the same panel. On top of this, all applicants studying a hospitality or events related degree will automatically be considered for both the Susan Smith IHTEM Student Development Fund and the Vice Chancellor & Student Development Fund.

Awards will not usually exceed £750. However, at the University’s discretion, awards of up to £1,500 can be made.

Applications to the Susan Smith IHTEM Student Development Fund should be made by completing and submitting the Vice Chancellor’s & Student Development Fund application form.

Fund Guidance Notes       

This Fund is a sub-fund of the Vice Chancellor’s & Student Development Fund and complies with the Vice-Chancellor’s & Student Development Fund’s terms and conditions.

The fund is currently open for applications and will close noon 22 February 2027.

For further information contact: development@qmu.ac.uk

The Vice-Chancellor’s & Student Development Fund is open to all Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG) and research students of ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø.

Awards of up to £750 are available to support students achieve their academic, personal or vocational goals. Ìý

These student-led projects can be based in the UK or overseas, and must demonstrate to have a positive benefit to the student, the University or the local community.Ìý

Fund Guidance Notes

Application Form

Deadline for applications: Noon 22 February 2027.

For further information contact: development@qmu.ac.uk

Queen Margaret University has launched a new Scottish Highlands & Islands Schools Scholarship to support talented students from the region as they begin their studies.

Any student who currently attends (or last attended) a qualifying Highlands & Islands secondary school, applies through UCAS for a full time undergraduate degree starting in September 2026, submits their application by 30 June 2026, and successfully matriculates will automatically receive a £500 award to help with the costs of transitioning to university life.

The scholarship is paid in early October 2026, requires no separate application, and reflects ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø’s commitment to widening access and supporting learners from communities across the Highlands & Islands.

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Chuir Oilthigh na Banrigh Mairead a Sgeama-taic Sgoiltean na Gàidhealtachd is nan Eilean ùr air 
dòigh gus taic a thoirt do dh’oileanaich comasach às an sgìre agus iad a’ tòiseachadh air an cuid 
foghlam.

Gheibh oileanach sam bith a tha an-dràsta ann an àrd-sgoil freagarrach anns a’ Ghàidhealtachd 
is na h-Eileanan (no a fhritheil an leithid mu dheireadh), agus a nì iarrtas tro UCAS airson cùrsa 
fo-cheum làn-ùine a’ tòiseachadh san t-Sultain 2026, a nì tagradh ro 30 Ã’gmhios 2026, agus a 
chlàraicheas gu soirbheachail, duais £500 gus cuideachadh le cosgaisean gluasad gun oilthigh.

Pàighear an taic-airgid tràth san Dàmhair 2026, chan fheumar tagradh air leth, agus tha e a’ 
nochdadh rùn ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø a thaobh ruigsinneachd a leudachadh agus taic a thoirt do luchd
ionnsachaidh à coimhearsnachdan air feadh na Gàidhealtachd agus nan Eilean.

Faigh a-mach tuilleadh

The Become a Costumier fund provides support for students on the BA (hons) Costume Design and Construction courses. Grants from these funds help students with the costs of creating their final year piece of work. The Become a Costumier Fund Assists with the costs of fabrics and other specialist materials and opportunities.

Costume Design and Construction Graduate, Kiera Dunnett received funding to attend an external eight week Haute Couture Embroidery course.

"The course offered teaching of tambour embroidery and hand sewing techniques used in the haute couture industry. This is something i have been keen to learn for many years. The award I received allowed me to join the course and purchase my required materials furthering my research for my dissertation."

Grants from the Become a Producer Programme are designed to provide media students with additional funds to use towards video dissertations, to help bring stories to life.

The opportunity  

The ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø Scotsman Festival Internship, offering ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø students 
exclusive hands-on media experience during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026. 

Who It’s For

The Scotsman work in in a mobile journalism workflow which is a streamlined, all-in-one 
process where a reporter uses a smartphone to research, shoot, edit, and publish news content 
from the field. With this, this opportunity is for any student who is skilled in filming and editing 
content their phones, not full camera/editing experience.  

This is likely to be of interest to: 

• Any student who can shoot and edit content from their smartphone  
  • Do you already make some great social media or YouTube content from your 
    phone? This is probably the opportunity for you.  
• Film, Media, Digital Content (strong filming/editing skills)
• Journalism & Presenting (confident interviewing or on-camera)

For more info see the Overview and FAQs

The 25/26 internship is now closed for applications and will reopen in semester 2 26/27

The Santander Universities Enterprise Fund supports ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø students and graduates to achieve their entrepreneurial ambitions with awards of £5,000.

It is open to all Undergraduate and Postgraduate students, as well as recent graduates of ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø (those who graduated within the past 5 years).

For more information regarding eligibility criteria and the competition process, please refer to the Guidelines for Applicants.

Please contact santander@qmu.ac.uk with any questions.

This fund is now closed and will reopen semester 2 26/27

The Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund offers funding of £500 - £5,000, along with invaluable mentorship opportunities, to enable ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø students, staff and graduates to progress their businesses.

For more information regarding eligibility criteria and the competition process, please refer to the Guidelines For Applicants.

Please contact rkedu@qmu.ac.uk with any questions.

The Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust Hardship Fund provides financial support to students experiencing unexpected financial difficulty. Each year, the Trust allocates funding to universities across Scotland to help students manage costs that arise from unforeseen circumstances.

Who Is Eligible?

Awards from the Roddan Trust are available to:

• Undergraduate students who have completed at least one year of study
• Postgraduate taught and research students
• Students ordinarily resident in Scotland studying anywhere worldwide, or students ordinarily resident outside Scotland who are studying in Scotland

Awards are intended to support students facing unforeseen or emergency costs. They cannot be used to cover planned or expected expenditure, including study abroad requirements or field courses.

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Important: no direct applications

This is not an open‑application fund. Students cannot apply directly to the Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust.

Instead, the University identifies potential candidates from students who:

• Are experiencing genuine financial hardship and
• Have submitted an application to the University’s Discretionary Fund

Eligible students who meet the criteria and are selected for support will be contacted directly by the University.

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How awards are managed

Awards are distributed by the University in line with the Trust’s guidelines. As part of the funding agreement, the University must provide the Trust with basic information about each award, such as:

• Student name
• Course and level of study
• Reason support was awarded
• Confirmation that the award was taken up
• Confirmation of progression (where known)

If you are facing financial challenges, we strongly encourage you to apply to the Discretionary Fund. This ensures you can be considered for all available support, including any allocations such as the Roddan Trust Hardship Fund.

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The Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust Hardship Fund is currently closed