Scholarships and Student Funding

Current students

Information on available funding opportunities, prizes, and awards available to current students at the University of Edinburgh.

The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding

If you are looking for funding to support your postgraduate studies, the University of Edinburgh subscribes to the Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding, a resource external to the University, helping you explore alternative sources of funding. It contains a database of funding opportunities, comprehensive guidance and tools to help you prepare a winning grant application.

Daniella Sciama Award for Achievement through Adversity

An annual award has been established in honour of Daniella Sciama who died in December 2013 following a sudden asthma attack, having lived with a range of chronic conditions throughout her childhood. Daniella, who was just 18 years of age when she died, was studying International Business and Economics at the University of Edinburgh.

Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners Scholarship

Two undergraduate scholarships are available for eligible students from the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. One scholarship will be awarded to a current Year 1 student, and one to a current Year 2 student.

University prizes and awards

Scholarships and prizes awarded at the discretion of the University.

Study abroad

Awards available to undergraduates and postgraduates for study abroad opportunities.

Student loans and grants

Public funding for eligible UK/EU undergraduates

Other undergraduate awards

Awards funded from a variety of sources for undergraduates.

Other postgraduate awards

Current postgraduate students may also qualify for awards from external funds.

Edinburgh 4 Learning - Online Funding Search Facility

Whether you are a postgraduate or undergraduate student, this website will help you access the financial support you need whilst you learn.

The Scotland Scholarship (for students pre 2020 entry)

Scholarship for Scotland domiciled students.

Related Links

Discretionary Funds

Childcare Fund for UK students

Canadian Tax forms