UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE (CENTRE FOR ENERGY, PETROLEUM AND MINERAL LAW AND POLICY)
Steve Weston and Trust Scholarships at the University of Dundee
full · masters
- 3 awardsScholarships available each year
- Full tuitionAcademic tuition fees paid
- GBP 12,600Annual living stipend (GBP 1,050 x 12)
- GBP 750One-off arrival allowance
- GBP 580Thesis / internship report allowance
- Dundee, ScotlandStudy location
At a glance
full
Funding
€30k
Max amount
May 31, 2027
Deadline
International students (all countries)
Country
University of Dundee (Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy)
Provider
The Steve Weston and Trust Scholarships at the University of Dundee fund international students taking taught LLM master's degrees in energy, petroleum and mineral law and policy at the university's Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) in Dundee, Scotland. The University of Dundee was established in 1881 and teaches students from more than 140 countries. The scholarship programme comprises three awards each year, one from the Steve Weston Scholarship fund and two from the Trust Scholarships. Each holder receives payment of academic tuition fees, a living stipend of GBP 12,600 paid as 12 monthly instalments of GBP 1,050, an arrival allowance of GBP 750 to help with settling in, and a further GBP 580 toward the thesis or internship report. The award is open to graduates with an upper second-class honours degree in a relevant subject who hold an offer for the September 2026 intake of the LLM in International Mineral Law and Policy or the LLM in International Oil and Gas Law and Policy. The 2026 application deadline is around 31 May 2026. Because exact tuition rates and allowance figures are set each academic year, confirm the current-cycle values on the official University of Dundee scholarship page before applying.
What's covered
- Tuition fees — Payment of academic tuition fees for the LLM (exact amount confirmed each academic year by the university).
- Living stipend — A living stipend of GBP 12,600 paid over 12 monthly instalments of GBP 1,050.
- Arrival allowance — A one-off arrival allowance of GBP 750 to assist with initial settlement in Dundee.
- Thesis allowance — An additional allowance of GBP 580 toward the thesis or internship report.
- Number of awards — Three awards in total: one Steve Weston Scholarship and two Trust Scholarships.
- Approximate total value — Combined tuition and allowances are worth roughly EUR 30,000 (est.) per award depending on the tuition rate.
How to apply
You apply for the scholarship after securing an offer for an eligible LLM programme.
- Secure an LLM offer — Obtain an unconditional offer for the LLM in Mineral Law and Policy or the LLM in International Oil and Gas Law and Policy at Dundee.
- Prepare a personal statement — Write a personal statement covering leadership, communication, networking, academic potential, integrity and outside interests.
- Update your CV — Prepare an updated CV highlighting relevant academic and energy/resource-sector experience.
- Submit by email — Send your personal statement and CV as email attachments according to the instructions on the official scholarship page.
- Await the decision — Scholarship decisions are made by the end of June; unsuccessful applicants are not contacted individually.
Eligibility
Academic levelUpper second-class honours degree in law, economics, geology, petroleum, mining engineering or finance (other backgrounds considered with strong motivation).
Offer heldMust hold an offer for the September 2026 intake of the LLM in International Mineral Law and Policy or LLM in International Oil and Gas Law and Policy.
English languageMust meet the University of Dundee's English language entry requirements.
PotentialMust demonstrate intellectual ability and potential for leadership and influential roles; ideally with energy/resource-sector work experience.
Holders are expected to complete the degree within 12 months and, as international students, to return to their home countries after study.
Eligible countries
International students (all countries)
Deadlines
September 2026~31 May 2026 (est.)
Selection
Selection is based on academic record, the personal statement and CV, and evidence of leadership potential and relevant experience in the energy or natural-resource sector. The selection process is highly selective and decisions are made by the end of June.
Verified sources
- University of Dundee — Scholarshipsdundee.ac.ukofficial
About the provider
The University of Dundee, established in 1881 in Dundee, Scotland, is a public research university teaching students from over 140 countries, with strengths in life sciences, medicine, dentistry, law, and energy and resource policy through its CEPMLP centre.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who offers these scholarships?
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They are offered by the University of Dundee through its Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) in Scotland.
How many awards are available?
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Three awards each year: one from the Steve Weston Scholarship fund and two Trust Scholarships.
What does the scholarship cover?
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It covers tuition fees, a GBP 12,600 living stipend, a GBP 750 arrival allowance and a GBP 580 thesis or internship-report allowance.
How is the stipend paid?
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The GBP 12,600 stipend is paid in 12 monthly instalments of GBP 1,050.
Which programmes are eligible?
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The LLM in International Mineral Law and Policy and the LLM in International Oil and Gas Law and Policy for the September 2026 intake.
What grades do I need?
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An upper second-class honours degree in law, economics, geology, petroleum, mining engineering or finance; other backgrounds may be considered with strong motivation.
Can international students apply?
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Yes. International students from all countries are welcome to apply.
Do I need an offer first?
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Yes. You must hold an offer for an eligible LLM programme before applying for the scholarship.
How do I apply?
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Submit your personal statement and updated CV by email, following the instructions on the official Dundee scholarship page.
When will I hear back?
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Scholarship decisions are made by the end of June. Unsuccessful applicants are not contacted individually.
How long is the degree?
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Holders are expected to complete the LLM within 12 months.
When is the deadline?
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The 2026 deadline is around 31 May 2026 (est.). Always confirm the exact date on the official University of Dundee page.