Scotland's Saltire Scholarships

The Scottish Government, in partnership with Scottish Higher Education institutions, is offering a number of scholarships for postgraduate one year Masters study in any subject offered by the University.

Eligibility

The scholarships will be awarded to citizens who are permanently and ordinarily resident in Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Pakistan, and the USA, and who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate one year Masters programme of study at the University of Edinburgh in subjects related to the following themes:

• Science
• Technology
• Creative Industries
• Healthcare and medical sciences
• Renewable and clean energy

Please note that applicants for online distance learning Masters programmes will not be considered for this award.

Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer by the scholarship closing date. 

Applicants should not have completed an undergraduate degree in Scotland.

Selection Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, the international equivalent of a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level.

Applying

Eligible applicants should submit an application form via the Saltire Scholarship webpage.  The deadline date for applications is Sunday 12 June 2022 at midnight GMT. 

Further information on the eligibility criteria and application process for the Scotland's Saltire Scholarships Scheme is available on the Study in Scotland website.

• Study in Scotland

Postgraduate Study

Further details on postgraduate study options at the University of Edinburgh and how to apply for postgraduate admission can be found on the University website.