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Candidates should apply for postgraduate study or research at the University before applying for a scholarship.
The University’s Scholarships and Student Funding Services offers guidance on sources of grants, scholarships and other funding opportunities.
An on-line searchable database is available from the Scholarships website to help you with your funding search.
The University also produces an annual “Funding for Postgraduate Students” publication which is available from the Scholarships Office.
Graduate Discount Scheme
Graduates of the University can claim a 10% discount on postgraduate tuition fees.
Research Council Awards
The main external sources of financial support for UK/EU postgraduate students are the studentships offered by:
- Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
- Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
- Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
- Medical Research Council (MRC)
- Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
- Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Awards are made for both taught programmes of study and research. All studentship applications must be made through the University.
Normally only those UK/EU students who have been resident in the UK for the preceding three years are eligible for a full award. For some awards, candidates who are EU nationals and are resident in the UK may be eligible for a fees-only award.
Further information is available from Scholarships and Student Funding Services.
Student Awards Agency for Scotland
From session 2012-2013 the current Postgraduate Student Allowances Scheme (PSAS) will be replaced with a repayable student support model. Eligible postgraduate students can apply to SAAS for a tuition fee loan to help with the cost of their fees (up to £3,400 for full-time students and up to £1,700 for part-time students).
Further information is available from Scholarships and Student Funding Services.
Edinburgh UK/EU Master's Scholarships
We offer fifteen scholarships to UK and EU students accepted to the University to study on a one-year full-time Master's programme in any subject.
Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a UK first class honours degree or the overseas equivalent.
The award covers fees only at the UK/EU rate, and is tenable for one year. The closing date for applications is 1 May 2013.
Full details of the eligibility criteria and application procedure for this award are available from Scholarships and Student Funding Services.
University of Edinburgh Postgraduate Scholarships
Colleges and schools have their own postgraduate scholarships available to those studying for a research degree.
Where eligible, applicants for College awards are also expected to apply to the relevant Research Council for funding.
Details are available from Schools or from the Postgraduate Office of the appropriate College. The University does not offer scholarships for diploma programmes.
- Contact the College of Humanities and Social Science
- Contact the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
- Contact the College of Science and Engineering
Scholarships and funding for international students
The University and the UK government both offer a range of scholarships for international students.
This article was published on Nov 18, 2012