Postgraduate Students

Funding for new Masters students

Find out which University and external awards might be available for your programme and how loans can help finance your study.

Masters funding is exceptionally competitive and we advise you to apply for all possible funding you are eligible for. 

If you are a University of Edinburgh alumni you may be eligible for a 10% discount on your tuition fees. Please check the Tuition fee discount page for more information.

School Masters Scholarship

Information on the School Masters scholarship application process for 2024/25 entry.

The Charles Mackie Scholarship

Information on the Charles Mackie Scholarship application process for 2024/25 entry.

Economic and Social Research Council Studentships

Information on the ESRC Studentship

Fennell Masters Scholarship

Information on the Fennell Master Scholarship application process for 2024/25 entry.

Margaret Stewart Bequest Research Scholarship in Archaeology

Information on the Margaret Stewart Bequest Scholarship application process for 2024/25 entry.

Sheila Cannell Postgraduate Award

Information on the Sheila Cannell Award application process for 2024/25.

Edinburgh Global Online Learning Masters Scholarships

Information on the Edinburgh Global Online Masters Scholarships

Kerr-Fry

The Kerr-Fry awards are for graduates of the University of Edinburgh who are also a former student of George Watson's College.