作为吸引留学生前去留学的战略举措，苏格兰政府提供有苏格兰X形十字奖学金(Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships)。X形十字奖学金由苏格兰政府和苏格兰各个高等教育机构共同出资，颁发给前去求学的国际生。X形十字奖学金有国家限制，主要针对中国、加拿大、印度、巴基斯坦和美国。在专业上也有限制，主要适合创意产业、生命科学、技术、金融服务和可再生清洁能源专业的学生申请。那么，X形十字奖学金具体有哪些申请要求呢?请看出国留学网的介绍。
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships
苏格兰X形十字奖学金
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships (SSS) is a substantial programme of scholarships, offered on a matched funding basis between the Scottish Government and Scottish Higher Education Institutions. The scheme offers up to 100 awards, each worth £4000. These are towards the tuition fees, for any one year of full time study, on an Undergraduate, Masters or PhD course at any of Scotland’s higher education institutions.
The scholarships are designed to support the promotion of Scotland as a learning nation and a science nation and are therefore targeted at the priority sectors of creative industries, life sciences, technology, financial services and renewable and clean energy .These are available across key priority countries: Canada,China,India,Pakistan,United States of America.
The scholarships are available to students as part of a wider strategy to promote Scotland as a study destination and showcase Scotland’s higher education offering in international markets.
In order to be eligible to apply for a Saltire Scholarship, candidates must have a conditional or unconditional offer of a place at a Scottish university on an eligible course.
苏格兰X形十字奖学金金额丰厚，资金由苏格兰政府和苏格兰高等教育机构共同提供。苏格兰X形十字奖学金名额多大100个，每个名额的金额为4000英镑。苏格兰X形十字奖学金用于学费减免，在全日制学习的任何学年都适用，适用于苏格兰任何一所高等教育机构的本科课程、研究生课程和博士课程。
苏格兰X形十字奖学金的目的是支持和促进苏格兰成为学习之国、科学之国，并推动创意产业、生命科学、技术、金融服务、可再生清洁能源等优先部门的发展。苏格兰X形十字奖学金主要针对以下核心国家：加拿大、中国、印度、巴基斯坦和美国。
作为更大战略的一部分，苏格兰X形十字奖学金颁发给学生，以促进苏格兰成为留学强国，并将苏格兰高等教育展现于国际市场。
为了符合苏格兰X形十字奖学金申请资格，候选人必须苏格兰大学名额录取通知书，有条件录取和无条件录取均可，且所学的课程必须为符合奖学金要求的课程。
Eligibility Rules
In order to be eligible for a Saltire Scholarship, candidates must:
Have a conditional or unconditional offer of a place at a Scottish university on an eligible course before an application can be considered.
Be a citizen of Canada, India, Pakistan, USA or the People's Republic of China (Hong Kong also being eligible as it is a Special Administrative Region of China).
Be able to demonstrate that they can meet the costs of living in Scotland and the remaining tuition fees.
Not have previously studied for a full undergraduate degree in Scotland.
Not have previously received a Saltire Scholarship.
Eligible courses:
The course must be an undergraduate, Masters or PhD level course in one of the following broad subject areas: Science, technology, creative industries, financial services, renewable and clean energy.
Courses must be full time and delivered in Scotland. Online, distance learning or courses delivered at a Scottish university campus overseas are not eligible for the scholarship.
Please note, applications for 2017 are now closed.
苏格兰X形十字奖学金资格条例
申请苏格兰X形十字奖学金，候选人必须满足以下条件：
(1)在奖学金申请被考虑之前，持有苏格兰大学名额录取通知书(有条件录取和无条件录取均可)，所学的课程必须为符合奖学金要求的课程。
(2)为加拿大、印度、巴基斯坦、美国或中国(包括香港)公民。
(3)能证明支付得起在苏格兰的生活费和余下学费。
(4)先前没有在苏格兰学习过全日制本科学位。
(5)先前没有获得过苏格兰X形十字奖学金。
符合奖学金要求的课程：
(1)课程必须为以下一个学科领域的本科课程、硕士课程或博士阶段课程：科学、技术、创意产业、金融服务和可持续清洁能源。
(2)课程必须为全日制课程，授课地点必须是在苏格兰。线上课程、远程学习课程和苏格兰大学海外校区课程不符合奖学金课程要求。
请注意，2017年的苏格兰X形十字奖学金申请目前关闭。
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
苏格兰X形十字奖学金常见问题解答
1. What are the Saltire Scholarships?
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships (SSS) is a programme of scholarships run by the Scottish Government. The scheme offers up to 100 awards, each worth £4,000 towards the tuition fees of successful applicants.
什么是苏格兰X形十字奖学金?
苏格兰X形十字奖学金是苏格兰政府推出的一个奖学金项目。该奖学金的名额多大100个，每个名额的金额为4000英镑，用于申请成功的学生的学费减免。
2. What level of study are the scholarships available for?
Scholarships are available for a one year full time Undergraduate, Masters or PhD course at any of Scotland’s higher education institutions. Please note, Saltire Scholarships are not available for students of The Open University in Scotland.
哪个学习水平适合申请苏格兰X形十字奖学金?
苏格兰X形十字奖学金适用于苏格兰任何一所高等教育机构的全日制课程，本科课程、硕士课程和博士课程均适用。请注意，苏格兰X形十字奖学金不颁发给苏格兰开放大学的学生。
3. What subjects can I study?
The scholarships are designed to support the promotion of Scotland as a learning and a science nation and are therefore targeted at the priority sectors of:Creative industries,Life sciences,Technology,Financial services,Renewable and clean energy.
This list is not exclusive and applications for courses in broader subject areas will be considered. Please check with your institution to see what courses are covered.
可以学习哪些科目?
苏格兰X形十字奖学金的目的是支持和促进苏格兰成为学习之国、科学之国，因此主要针对以下学科：创意产业、生命科学、技术、金融服务和可持续清洁能源。
这个列表不完整，其他学科领域课程的奖学金申请将被考虑。请与你的大学核实好，看苏格兰X形十字奖学金涵盖哪些课程。
4. Are the scholarships limited to specific countries?
Yes, the priority countries are:Canada,China,India,Pakistan,United States of America.
(Hong Kong is also eligible as it is a Special Administrative Region of China)
苏格兰X形十字奖学金限于哪些国家?
是的，苏格兰X形十字奖学金优先考虑以下国家：加拿大、中国、印度、巴基斯坦和美国。(香港也考虑，因为香港是中国的特别行政区。)
5. I come from a country not mentioned above, can I still apply?
Unfortunately, at this time Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships (SSS) are only available to citizens and permanent residents of China, Pakistan, India and North America.
我所属的国家上面没有提到，我还可以申请吗?
不可以，苏格兰X形十字奖学金目前只颁发给中国、巴基斯坦、印度和美国的公民及永久性居民。
6. Can I apply for a Saltire Scholarship at another UK institution?
No, the Scottish Government funds the Saltire Scholarship programme and you would need to study at a Scottish institution.
我可以在英国的另一所大学申请苏格兰X形十字奖学金吗?
不可以，苏格兰X形十字奖学金由苏格兰政府出资，你需要在苏格兰大学学习。
7. What does the Scholarship award cover?
The scheme offers up to 100 awards, each worth £4,000, towards the cost of tuition fees of a one-year full time Undergraduate, Masters or PhD course at any of Scotland’s higher education institutions.
苏格兰X形十字奖学金涵盖哪些?
苏格兰X形十字奖学金有100个名额，每个名额的金额为4000英镑，用于苏格兰高等教育机构全日制课程学费减免，适用于一年制全日制本科、硕士和博士课程。
8. What about the remainder of the tuition fee cost and other living expenses?
Any additional costs and expenses are the responsibility of the student
余下的学费和其他生活开销由谁来付?
任何额外费用和开销由学生支付。
9. Can I study part time or by distance learning from home?
No, courses must be full time and delivered in Scotland. Not online or by distance learning.
我可以在职学习或者在自己国家远程学习吗?
不可以，课程必须为全日制课程，开课地点必须在苏格兰。线上课程和远程学习课程不符合要求。
10. How do I apply?
The application process for 2017 is now closed.
如何申请?
2017年申请目前关闭。
11. Do I need to apply to my university before hand?
Yes, you need an unconditional or conditional offer from your university before your application can be considered.
我需要提前申请大学?
是的，要先拿到大学录取通知书(有条件录取和无条件录取均可)，申请才会被考虑。
12. Do I need to supply any other documentation with my application?
No, but your university may ask for further documentation at a later date.
申请的时候，需要提供任何其他文件吗?
不需要，但是你的大学会在晚些时候要求你提供其他文件。
13. I have previously been awarded the Saltire Scholarship, can I apply again?
No, the scholarship can only be awarded once.
我先前获得过苏格兰X形十字奖学金，我可以再申请吗?
不可以，苏格兰X形十字奖学金只发放一次。
14. I have been awarded a scholarship from my university and/or other source, can I also apply for the Saltire Scholarship?
Yes, but it would be at the discretion of the university whether you would be awarded more than one.
我已经获得大学或其他来源的奖学金，我还可以申请苏格兰X形十字奖学金吗?
可以，但是你的大学有权决定你是否可以获得多项奖学金。
15. The course I am taking lasts for 2 years, would I get the scholarship for both years?
No, the scholarship is for one year only.
我学习的课程课时为两年，我可以两年都获得苏格兰X形十字奖学金吗?
不可以，苏格兰X形十字奖学金只有一年期限。
16. I am currently studying at a Scottish Institution can I apply for the scholarship?
No, the scholarship is to encourage new international students to come to Scotland and you must not have studied undergraduate or postgraduate in Scotland before.
我目前在苏格兰大学学习，我可以申请苏格兰X形十字奖学金吗?
不可以，苏格兰X形十字奖学金的目的是鼓励国际新生前来苏格兰学习，因此先前不能在苏格兰学过本科或研究生。
17. Is there a closing date for applications?
Yes, the closing date for applications was Friday, 12th May 2017.
苏格兰X形十字奖学金申请有截止日期吗?
有，截止日期为2017年5月12日星期五。
18. When will I be informed of the decision?
Your university will inform you shortly after the closing date.
什么时候知道结果?
你的大学会尽快在截止日期之后通知你。
出国留学网提醒：以上介绍的是苏格兰X形十字奖学金一般要求和申请答疑，仅供参考，具体申请的时候建议咨询所申请的苏格兰大学。
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