Abertay University has officially opened its doors for the Abertay IB30+ Scholarship, a major funding opportunity available for the 2026–2027 cohort. This scholarship is designed exclusively for outstanding International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) students worldwide, and applications will remain open for all new undergraduate entrants joining Abertay during the 2026/27 and 2027/28 academic years. This news article brings you a complete overview of what this award offers, who qualifies, and when you must apply.
What This News Covers?
This announcement highlights an undergraduate funding package that rewards academic excellence. The Abertay IB30+ Scholarship provides significant tuition fee deductions for high-achieving IBDP graduates and aims to make studying in Scotland more accessible for talented international students. Below, you’ll find full details on available funding, eligibility checks, and key deadlines for the upcoming intake.
What the Scholarship Offers?
The Abertay IB30+ Scholarship provides:
- Up to £7,000 per year, awarded over a maximum of four years.
- Total value up to £28,000 for the full duration of an undergraduate degree.
- Automatic assessment based on your study application—no separate scholarship form required.
- Award applied directly toward tuition fees.
- Eligibility extended even to students entering directly into Year 2 or above.
- Students applying with the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) may also be considered individually.
- The award can be combined with the Abertay International Scholarship (combined maximum £7,000 per year).
Eligibility Checks
To qualify for the Abertay IB30+ Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be classified as international (overseas) fee-paying students.
- Achieve 30 or more points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
- Hold an offer for a full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree at Abertay University starting in 2026/27 or 2027/28.
- Meet all academic conditions attached to the program offer, including essential subject requirements.
- Be new full-time students entering Year 1 or admitted with advanced entry.
- IBCP applicants may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
No separate application is required—eligible students will be notified via email after receiving their study offer.
Deadline Information
The Abertay IB30+ Scholarship follows the university’s admission cycle. The award is available to all new international undergraduate applicants beginning their studies in the 2026/27 or 2027/28 academic year, meaning students must secure admission before their selected intake begins.