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Change to international fees
International students are to benefit from a system of fixed fees.
Chevening Scholars Talk About Student Life in Edinburgh
Chevening Scholars from Indonesia, Ukraine, China and Malaysia talk about their experiences studying at the University of Edinburgh
New Accommodation Bursary for Scotland domiciled students
A new University bursary scheme aims to help University of Edinburgh undergraduates from across Scotland with the costs of living away from home.
Postgraduate Open Day
Scholarships and Student Funding Services will be at the Postgraduate Open Day later this month, find us in the Informatics Forum.
Lloyds Scholars Programme
Fifteen Lloyds Scholarships will be offered to students commencing an undergraduate degree at the University of Edinburgh in the 2012-2013 academic session
Scotland's Saltire Scholarships
Applications for Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships are now being received for 2012-2013. The University of Edinburgh will be offering 8 scholarships for postgraduate Master's study.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 1st June 2012.
Iberdrola Foundation Scholarships
The Fundación Iberdrola is seeking applications for Scholarships for Postgraduate Masters study in energy and environment related topics which are open to students of Spanish, British and U.S nationality.
Further details and the online scholarship application form are now available.
New undergraduate scholarships for North America
To launch the University's Noth America Office, the University of Edinburgh will award five scholarships in 2012 to students from North America accepted for full-time admission to an undergraduate programme.
WARNING! Student Loans - Phishing Scams
Students are often targeted with phishing emails around payment dates and you may receive emails which appear to be from the Student Loan Company.
UK’s most generous bursary package
The University of Edinburgh is to offer the most generous bursary package within the UK for those on the lowest household incomes.
University celebration for MTEM Scholars
University reception welcomes 164 PhD scholars who have benefited from £2.6 Million of funding from MTEM to help them undertake their research into areas that cross the disciplines.
Sir Ratan Tata Scholarships
The Sir Ratan Tata Trust and the University of Edinburgh offers a joint scholarship to Indian students wishing to pursue a Master’s programme at the University in the broad field of Development Studies, with special focus on Developmental Economics, Public Health or Science-Technology-Society (STS) Studies.
Deadline for applications is 20 June 2011.
Sir Ratan Tata - University of Edinburgh Joint Scholarship 2011
New Masters Scholarship for students from Japan
Up to six Master's scholarships for students from the Tohoku, Northern Kanto, and Hokkaido regions undertaking a postgraduate Master's degree programme offered by the University of Edinburgh in the academic session 2011-2012.
Study Abroad opportunities with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
Funding for doctoral study in New Zealand and Master's study and Fellowship in developeing Commonwealth countries now available for 2012.
Canadian Studies New PhD Studentship
Applications are invited for a new PhD Studentship, worth £4,000 per annum, commencing September 2011. The Studentship is jointly funded by the Foundation for Canadian Studies in the United Kingdom and the Graduate School of Social and Political Science.
ESRC Studentships 2011
The University of Edinburgh, as a member institution of the ESRC Scottish Doctoral Training Centre, welcomes applications for ESRC 1+3 and +3 doctoral studentships in eligible areas.
Fulbright Awards 2012-13 - Applications now available
Applications for UK Fulbright Awards for study, research and/or lecturing in the United States in 2012-13 are now available.
Applications are available online and must be received by 31 May 2011. Full details on each of the various award categories, and step-by-step instructions on how to apply, can be found on the Fulbright Commission website.
Carnegie Cameron Taught Postgraduate Bursaries
Eight awards are offered to University of Edinburgh students undertaking either a one year, full-time or two year, part-time taught postgraduate degree in any subject offered by the University of Edinburgh commencing in the 2011-2012 academic session. Please check out further criteria and how to apply.
Santander Universities USA
The University has been informed of some further Santander funding which provides the opportunity for international students, alumni and staff the possibility to study abroad. Santander Universities USA has partnered with 2 institutions: UCLA and Brown.
Charles Darwin International Scholarships
Up to 50 prestigious Charles Darwin postgraduate research scholarships based within the world-renowned College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine are available for students starting their postgraduate degree in September 2011.
Principal's Indian Masters Scholarships
To celebrate the University's strong ties with Edinburgh and to mark the opening of a new liaison office in Mumbai, The University of Edinburgh will offer 15 Masters scholarships for students from India for postgraduate Masters study in any subject offered by the University for the 2011-2012 academic session.
Each scholarship will have a value of £3,000 each and will be tenable for one academic year.
OSI Global Supplementary Grant Program
The Open Society Scholarship Programs is pleased to announce the Global Supplementary Grant Program (GSGP) for the academic year 2011-2012. The GSGP Program offers supplementary grants to doctoral students from select countries of Eastern and Central Europe, the former Soviet Union and Mongolia, the Middle/Near East, and south Asia.
AXA PhD Fellowships
A number of PhD Fellowships are available through the AXA Research Fund.
The University of Edinburgh is are able to propose two candidates to AXA for their consideration. Further details on the selection criteria, value of the award, and areas of eligible research areas can be found on the Scholarships and Student Funding Services website. Internal deadline for applicaions: 11th March 2011.
Fundación IBERDROLA Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students of Spanish, British and U.S nationality for Master's study in energy and environment related topics in Spain during 2011-2012.
Deadline for applications is 7 February 2011.
Scholarships are available for study in India from Summer 2010 at undergraduate or postgraduate level within an Indian institution. Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified UK citizens with a closing date for applications of 7 February 2011.
Three scholarships, funded by Santander, are available to students spending a full year studying abroad in Chile, Mexico, Portugal, Spain or the USA at a Santander approved University.
Each scholarship has a value of 5,000 euros.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) required savings of £55 million results in pause on Chevening Scholarship programme awards for 2010-2011.
The University of Edinburgh will begin participating in the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program in Summer 2010.
Over 170 access and accommodation bursaries are available to UK undergraduates starting their degree programme in 2010-2011.
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This article was published on Feb 20, 2013