Thistle Seafoods Scholarship

Overview

The £6,000 scholarship Thistle Seafoods Scholarship is awarded to one first year undergraduate student studying a BSc (Hons) in Food and Consumer Science. This also includes a paid summer work placement.

This scholarship is aimed at a well-rounded individual who is considered academically bright, driven, ambitious and a team player, who is interested in working in the food and drink manufacturing industry.

This scholarship is support a student throughout their four year undergraduate degree, and includes a paid summer work placement in their Uddingston or Boddam site. The summer placement will be in the summer of the third year, before the student enters the fourth year of their degree.

Due to the location, students will need suitable transport or consider alternative ways to get there. This shouldn't deter anyone relevant from applying, as Thistle Seafoods can help with accommodation or relocation costs if required.

The 12-week work placement will begin at the end of May/early June 2028 (exact dates TBC). The hours of work will be office hours, Monday-Friday. The dates and times of the placement will be discussed at the interview.

The recipient must participate in the summer placement in order to continue receiving scholarship funding for their final degree year.

About Thistle Seafoods Ltd

Thistle Seafoods are one of Europe's largest family-owned manufacturers of quality seafood products. They supply leading retail and food service customers within the UK, Europe, USA, Canada and Australia.

The companies aim is to be regarded as the best innovation-centric food supplier by the world's most discerning and influential brands.

Their Head Office and centre of excellence for coated products is based in Peterhead in the North-East of Scotland. The distribution centre and centre of excellence for value-added products (their second site) is in Uddingston near Glasgow.

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria.

Be starting first year of the BSc (Hons) Food and Consumer Science degree in September 2025.
Demonstrate an ambition to work in the Food Manufacturing Sector.
Be willing to take part in a summer placement at Thistle Seafoods in third year of the degree. Exact date to be discussed at the interview, but it is likely to start in May/June 2028.
Be willing to meet the award conditions (see below).

Application deadlines

Applications Open: Tuesday 16 September 2025.

Closing Date: Monday 27 October 2025.

Award conditions

If they accept the award, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:

To write a letter of thanks.
Give permission for parts of the letter of thanks 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.
To write an end-of-year update on your progress at Abertay University.

Evidence

Applications should include the following:

An Academic Referee. This is the name of an Academic who will provide a reference for you, such as a Lecturer or Tutor.
An Employer Reference. If you are in current employment, please provide a reference from your current employer. If you currently aren't employed, or have never been employed, please provide a Character Reference from an appropriate professional person.
Your Student Funding Award Letter. This is from SAAS, your Student Finance body, or another sponsor.

How to apply

Apply using the button below or by searching Abertay Connect for 'Scholarship Opportunities'.

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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 face to face at a 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 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.