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Facts and figures
Statistics including the numbers of student funding applications received, awards made, and annual expenditure.
Undergraduate bursaries
Key points
- Assessment of 470 access bursary applications in 2012-2013
- 257 undergraduate access bursaries and 143 accommodation bursaries awarded in 2012-2013
- Over 340 Edinburgh RUK Bursaries awarded to students who usually live in England, Wales and Northern Ireland totalling £1.55M.
- Funds of over £2.53M will be allocated on undergraduate bursaries in 2012-2013
Discretionary fund for UK students
Key points
- Funds of £1,341,396.98 were distributed in 2011-2012
- 1,375 students received some level of financial assistance in 2011-2012 after submitting an application
Hardship fund for EU and overseas students
Key points
- University Funds of £40,977 were distributed in 2011-2012
- 135 students received financial assistance in 2011-2012
Childcare Fund
Key points
- Funds of £174,958.58 were distributed in 2011-2012
- 55 students received Childcare assistance in 2011-2012
Principal's Career Development PhD Scholarships
Key points
- 50 Principal's Scholarships were awarded in 2012-2013
- 109 Principal's scholars had their award renewed for a further year
- Funds of almost £2.9M were awarded in the 2012-2013 academic session for Principal's Career Development Scholarships
US Student Loans
Key points
- Over 500 students took out a Federal loan in the 2012-2013 session
- Federal loans of over $20.5 Million were certified for US students studying at the University of Edinburgh in 2012-2013
This article was published on Oct 24, 2012