Founded in 1967, the University of Stirling is a world-class university committed to helping students to make a difference. Located in one of Scotland’s most scenic areas, less than an hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh, Stirling is a popular choice for students from around the world, with more than 120 nationalities represented.
Stirling’s beautiful 330-acre campus is home to a theatre, cinema, catering outlets, shops, and even an 18th-century castle. As ‘Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence’, it’s also home to a cutting-edge sports centre.
Why choose the University of Stirling as a Chevening scholar?
Stirling is a leading research university in the fields of health and wellbeing, the environment and people, culture and society, enterprise and the economy, and sport. For Chevening scholars, it offers a dynamic learning environment that blends academic excellence with real-world experience.
As well as learning from world-class academics, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research. You’ll also benefit from its close ties with industry.
Stirling collaborates with institutions around the globe, with active teaching and research partnerships in more than 60 countries. It also offers postgraduate students with additional support to help them succeed, including tailored career services and networking opportunities.
What can you study?
With a Chevening Scholarship, you can study any Chevening-eligible course at the University of Stirling.
What do scholars have to say?
Hear from Chevening scholars at Stirling University:
Did you know?
Notable alumni of Stirling University include:
- The Rt Hon Lord Jack McConnell (Former First Minister of Scotland, Chancellor of the University)
- Paul Lewis (Financial Journalist)
- Iain Banks (Novelist)
- Catriona Matthew OBE (Professional golfer)
- Doug Allan (wildlife Cinematographer)
- John McLellan (Journalist, Editor and Lecturer)
- Jackie Kay (Poet and novelist)
- Grace Dent (Columnist, Broadcaster and Author)
- Hamish Hamilton (BAFTA winning director)
- Duncan Scott (Professional swimmer)
How to apply
If you’re interested in studying at the University of Stirling with a fully funded Chevening Scholarship, our application guidance takes you through everything you need to know.