Abertay University is pleased to announce the opening of applications for The Harris Montrose Bursary for the academic year beginning September 2025. This annual bursary has been established to support prospective undergraduate students from Montrose and the surrounding areas who are commencing a four-year undergraduate degree at Abertay University for the first time.
Abertay University, located in Dundee, Scotland, has a history rooted in practical and modern education. It began in 1888 as the Dundee Technical Institute, created to provide technical and vocational training during the industrial era. Over the years, it evolved through several transformations and became Abertay University in 1994. Today, it is widely known for its strong focus on innovation, computer games, cyber security, science, and industry-linked learning, while continuing its mission of offering accessible and career-focused higher education.
Table of Briefs
| Scholarship Feature | Details |
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| Scholarship Name | Harris Montrose Bursary |
| Institution | Abertay University |
| Award Value | Up to £2,500 per year |
| Study Level | Four-year undergraduate programmes |
| Location Eligibility | Students from Montrose or surrounding areas |
| Academic Year | Starting September 2025 |
| Application Opening | 16 September 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 12 December 2025 |
| Award Installments | October & February each year |
| Application Requirement | Personal Statement + financial need |
| Support Service | Advisory Service at Abertay |
Background
The Harris Montrose Bursary was created to support promising students from Montrose and the surrounding region who are beginning their first undergraduate program at Abertay University. Beyond financial assistance, the bursary seeks students who show motivation, academic commitment, personal growth, and resilience. Recipients receive not only funding but also encouragement to continuously improve and succeed academically.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Harris Montrose Bursary, applicants must meet all of the following:
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Be starting a four-year undergraduate degree at Abertay for the first time in September 2025
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Be living in Montrose or nearby areas
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Demonstrate financial need
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Show either:
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Consistently high academic grades throughout study, or
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Evidence of academic improvement year after year
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Be willing to meet the award conditions letters of thanks, updates, etc.
Benefits
| Area | Description |
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| Annual Funding | Up to £2,500 per academic year |
| Total Potential Value | Up to £10,000 over four years |
| Payment Plan | Two instalments October and February each year |
| Purpose | Support with tuition fees, living expenses, academic costs |
Application Process
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Visit Abertay Connect and search Scholarship Opportunities or click Apply Now via the university website.
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Complete the online application form.
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Submit a personal statement that highlights:
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Academic motivation, achievements, ambition and goals
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Personal values, attributes, volunteering or extracurricular involvement
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Challenges overcome during education
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Financial issues and how the bursary would positively impact your student life
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Submit all required information before the deadline.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 12th December 2025.
Conclusion
The Harris Montrose Bursary is more than financial support it is a pathway to academic success and personal growth for students from Montrose. If you meet the eligibility criteria, this is a wonderful opportunity to reduce financial pressure and focus fully on achieving your academic and career goals at Abertay University.