Useful funding publications
We are responsible for all the main University funding publications which help promote funding opportunities to students.
University Publications
Financial support for undergraduate study
This annual publication provides useful information on bursaries, scholarships and UK government funding for undergraduate students.
Funding for postgraduate students
This annual publication provides useful information on scholarships, UK Research Councils and other sources of funding for postgraduate students.
External Publications
Many of the publications listed below are available at the University of Edinburgh Careers Service which has offices in the main University Library and King's Buildings.
Charities Digest
Published by Waterlow Professional Publishing, 6-14 Underwood Street, London N1 7JQ.
Telephone: 020 7549 8708
The Directory of Grant Making Trusts
Published by the Directory of Social Change, 24 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2DP
Telephone: 08450 777707
The Educational Grants Directory
Published by the Directory of Social Change, 24 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2DP
Telephone: 08450 777707
With 1,600 sources, this guide contains a variety of useful funding sources.
The Grants Register
Published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd, Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS
Provides comprehensive information on postgraduate and professional funding worldwide. A copy of the Grants Register is available in the University of Edinburgh library.
A Guide to Grants for Individuals in Need
Published by the Directory of Social Change, 24 Stepheson Way, London NW1 2DP
Telephone: 020 7391 4800
How to write a good Postgraduate Research Proposal
Published by the University of Edinburgh
International Awards
Published by ACU, 20-24 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HF
Provides information on scholarships, grants, bursaries, loans etc which are available to graduates wishing to travel primarily, but not exclusively, from one Commonwealth country to another for postgraduate study or research.
Prospects Postgraduate Funding Guide
Published by the Higher Education Careers Service, Prospects House, Booth Street East, Manchester M13 9EP.
Telephone: 0161 277 5200
Provides information on funding available to UK, EU and overseas students. Available in University Careers Offices.
Student Support in Scotland: A Guide for Undergraduate Students
Available from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Gyleview House, 3 Redheughs Rigg, South Gyle, Edinburgh, EH12 9HH.
Telephone: 0300 555 0505
Study Abroad
Published by UNESCO, 7 Place de Fontenoy, 75700 Paris, France. Also available from HMSO Books, P.O. Box 267, London SW8 5DT.
Provides useful information on overseas scholarships to British universities
The Essential Guide to Paying for University
Published by Kogan Page Limited, 120 Pentonville Road, London N1 9JN.
Effective funding strategies for parents and students. Copy available in University library.
The Postgraduate's Companion
Published by SAGE Publications Ltd, 1 Oliver's Yard, 55 City Road, London EC1Y 1SP.
The most authoritative, in-depth and wide-ranging guide to postgraduate life and study in one essential volume.Copy available in University library.
The Tax Guide
A public interest website which focuses on all aspects of tax advice.