Saint Andrew’s Society of the State of New York Graduate Scholarship

An exterior view on buildings at the University of Glasgow from the quadrangle.

University of Rochester seniors who are US citizens of Scottish descent are eligible to apply for merit-based graduate scholarships from the Saint Andrew’s Society of the State of New York.

Saint Andrews Society logo.

Since 1956, the Saint Andrew’s Society of the State of New York Graduate Scholarship has provided nearly 200 scholarships for graduate or advanced studies that promote cultural interchange and goodwill between Scotland and the United States.

The society awards five scholarships annually, each valued at $35,000, to support graduate study for one year. Three are for US students to study in Scotland and two for Scottish students to study in the United States. All scholars are invited to study at a university in their respective areas of study to continue their education.

Learn more about the Saint Andrew’s Society Scholarship and other fellowship, scholarship, and award opportunities available to Rochester students.

Recent Saint Andrew’s Society Graduate Scholar

Congratulations to the most recent Saint Andrew’s Society of the State of New York Graduate Scholar from the University of Rochester!

Headshot of Edban Watt.

Edban Watt ’24
Area of study: Mechanical engineering (BS)

Watt is from Caledonia, New York, outside of Rochester, and is a descendant of Scottish engineer and inventor James Watt, for whom the scientific unit of power “watt” is named.

“He was a mechanical engineer himself and one of my inspirations to major in that field,” says Watt, who will pursue a one-year MSc degree in engineering and management at the University of Glasgow to help expedite his career path from engineer to engineering manager.

Watt says his time at Rochester was life-changing. “I have been able to do and grow so much by utilizing the resources and opportunities the University of Rochester offers,” he says. “All of it has led me to Scotland.”

Past Saint Andrew’s Honorees

2020 Alternate

Kai Kindred ’20
Area of study: Mechanical engineering (BS) and economics (BA)

2011 Finalist

Nathaniel Lindsey ’10, ’11 (T5)
Area of study: Alternative energy and sustainable engineering (BS)

1990 Scholar

David Mustard ’90
Areas of study: Economics (BA) and history (BA)