SMSAS awards are allocated on the basis of academic merit and potential to benefit from the programme. Overseas/home/EU fee paying students are all eligible. All applicants who have accepted a place on one of the eligible programmes will be considered for a scholarship of £500, £1000, £1500 or in exceptional circumstances, £5000. The Scholarship is given as a cheque and can be used towards fees or accommodation or whatever the student feels necessary. All eligible applicants will be considered, there is no need to make a separate application.