Official Scottish grants for foreign students who wish to study in Scotland are usually limited to EU citizens, foreigners settled in the UK for at least 3 years, and immigrants with the intention and rights to settle in the UK. These grants are given by the the Students Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS), usually for tuition fees. The maximum amount to be applied for is £1,820 (£2,895 for medicine). The British Council also offers scholarships and grants, including a 9/11 student grant for U.S. citizens who have been affected by the September 11 attacks. Under certain circumstances, British embassies might have information about or access to additional funds for students in a particular area or for a specialized field.
Grants for Scottish students are usually supplied by the Students Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). The grants are given to help with tuition fees and living and travel expenses; the maximum amount to be applied for is £5,067 a year. Acceptance of the application depends on the household income of the family, meaning the parents; most of the payment received has to be repaid after graduation. Applications can be made online and have certain deadlines throughout the year, depending on the course start.
Business grants might be available for students regardless of nationality or country of origin. Best prospects for university students in Scotland are in the chemicals, nuclear, and oil and gas sectors, which combined contribute to more than 50 percent of the Scottish GDP. Students have to apply to the businesses individually, usually by personal letter stating their courses and future intentions. Instead of having to repay the grants, students usually will be contractually obliged to work for the company for a certain amount of time after graduation.