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Scholarships for postgraduates
The University offers a number of scholarships to students from various countries. All scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.
The following are a selection of international scholarships available for study at the University of Edinburgh.
Full details of all our scholarships are available from the Scholarships and Student Finance Office.
Edinburgh Global Master's Scholarships
The University of Edinburgh will offer 20 Master's scholarships for postgraduate study in any subject offered by the University for the 2010-2011 academic session.
Students from Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the USA, all African and Middle Eastern countries can apply.
The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit.
Scottish Overseas Research Students Award Scheme (SORSAS)
Overseas research students of outstanding merit and research potential may apply, through the University, for a Scottish Overseas Research Students award (SORSAS).
The University also offers a number of research scholarships for students who have not been successful in receiving a SORSAS award for 2010/2011. These awards also cover the difference between the home and overseas rate of tuition fee.
Chevening Scholarships
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office funds a number of Chevening scholarships for postgraduate study, mainly for one-year taught Masters degrees.
Selection is carried out by British Embassies and High Commissions overseas in consultation with the local British Council representative.
Full details of these awards and other funding opportunities can be obtained from local British Council offices.
Commonwealth Scholarships
The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan provides opportunities for students in one Commonwealth country to pursue advanced academic study at Master's or MPhil/PhD level in another Commonwealth country.
Applications should normally be made to the Commonwealth Scholarship Agency (usually the Ministry of Education) in the applicant's home country.
This article was published on Sep 3, 2009