Postgraduate funding opportunities for 2015
A number of scholarships are still available for applicants beginning their studies in September 2015. (16 February 2015)
There are still a number of great funding opportunities for first class masters and doctoral candidates to apply for.
Some key opportunities are detailed below. You may, however, be eligible for a number of other awards so please visit the University's Scholarships and Student Funding website for a comprehensive list.
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PhD scholarships
Some postgraduate research funding is still available with final deadline dates falling in April or May.
Full details of the awards and how to apply can be found at the links below.
| Scholarship | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Kerr-Fry Awards | 1 April 2015 |
| Kerr-Fry PhD Scholarship | 1 April 2015 |
| William R McFarlane Scholarship | 3 April 2015 |
| Justin Arbuthnott British Irish Fund | 8 May 2015 |
With regard to the Kerr-Fry awards, the eligibility criteria appear restrictive, however applicants who qualify for at least some of the criteria are strongly encouraged to apply.
Masters scholarships
There are still a number of taught postgraduate funding options available over the coming months until the end of May.
| Scholarship | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Sheila Cannell Postgraduate Scholarship | 3 March 2015 |
| Scotland's Saltire Scholarships | 31 March 2015 |
| Edinburgh Global Masters Scholarship | 1 April 2015 |
| Kerr-Fry Awards | 1 April 2015 |
| Edinburgh Santander Masters Scholarships | 1 May 2015 |
| Edinburgh UK/EU Master's Scholarships | 1 May 2015 |
| The Greenbank Scholarships | 1 May 2015 |
| Justin Arbuthnott British Irish Fund | 8 May 2015 |
| Edinburgh Global Online Distance Learning Masters Scholarship | 29 May 2015 |
With regard to the Kerr-Fry award, the eligibility criteria appear restrictive, however applicants who qualify for at least some of the criteria are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply to study
In order to apply for funding, applicants must first have submited an application online to study at the University. Advance planning is essential in order to apply for funding before the deadlines.
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