Norman Fraser Design Trust

Overview

An award of three Scholarships of £1,000 to full-time students entering Year 4 of one of the following undergraduate degrees:

You must demonstrate in your application why you chose to study your degree and how you will benefit from this scholarship.

The scholarship is designed to help alleviate financial pressure, and can be put to use at your discretion such as to pay bills, to fund development courses or to allow you to focus on your studies by not having to worry about working part-time.

The final decision will take into account your motivational, academic and financial circumstances.

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must meet all of the following criteria.

Be entering year 4 of one of the following undergraduate degrees in September 2025 -
Be able to demonstrate your financial need in your application.
Be able to demonstrate why you have chosen to study your degree, and why you want to work in that particular industry.
Be resident within the Tayside area (this includes Dundee, Angus, Fife, Perth & Kinross).
Be willing to meet the award conditions (see below).

How to Apply

Applications Open: Tuesday 16 September 2025

Closing Date: Monday 17 November 2025

Apply by clicking on the button below, or by searching Abertay Connect for 'Scholarship Opportunities'.

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Students are responsible for making sure their application forms are complete, and that the supporting evidence meets the application criteria. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application at the earliest opportunity and usually within 2 months of the deadline unless otherwise stated.

Award conditions

Applicants are expected to meet the following conditions if they accept the award:

To write a letter of thanks.
To submit a short report about how the award has impacted on your studies by 4 April 2026.
Give permission for parts of the letter of thanks and or report to be quoted in promotional materials.
To be willing to meet with representatives of the scholarship if required.
To take part in promotional activity relating to the award.

Please note: the award is paid in two instalments. Payment of the second instalment will be dependent on receipt of the short report by 4 April 2026.

Application queries and help

Staff in the Advisory Service can offer support and guidance with the application process including:

Feedback on the first draft of your personal statement by email or at a Drop-In appointment.
Checking your application at a face to face Drop-In.
Advice on where to look for opportunities.
Eligibility queries for awards that we administer.
Evidence queries.

Please contact Advisory at least 4 weeks before the application deadline. This is to ensure that there is adequate time for staff to review your email, and for you to make alterations based on any feedback provided.

You can contact the Advisory Service by emailing to advisory@abertay.ac.uk

Advisory Service run Drop-In sessions on a first-come first-serve basis, during term time usually between 1pm and 4pm Monday to Thursday on the ground floor of the library. If you have a question about Drop-In sessions you can visit the SEZ desk in person, or email advisory@abertay.ac.uk