About
Edinburgh Napier University is the #1 modern university in Scotland (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025) and the leading university in Edinburgh for student satisfaction for five years running (National Student Survey 2020–2024). The university is recognized as the top Scottish modern university for research power and impact (Research Excellence Framework 2021). With more than 250 undergraduate and postgraduate courses and nearly 20,000 students from over 145 countries studying on campus in Edinburgh, online, and at partner universities worldwide, Edinburgh Napier delivers meaningful, difference-making education and research for a rapidly changing world.
Funding Opportunities
West Africa Scholarship
Edinburgh Napier University offers a limited number of partial scholarships for self-funding students from West Africa. The scholarships are worth between £1,000 and £2,000 (GBP) and are available to students domiciled in Benin, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Togo. For postgraduate students, the scholarship is tenable for one academic year. For undergraduate students, the scholarship amount is available for each year of study, subject to successful progression, up to a maximum of £8,000 (GBP). Scholarships are awarded automatically once a deposit payment towards tuition fees has been paid and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Turkey Scholarship
The University has partial scholarships for self-funding students from Turkey. Self-funding students from Turkey are eligible for a £4,000 scholarship for entry onto a full-time programme in September 2026 or January 2027. The scholarship is designed to support Turkish students pursuing taught Masters courses at Edinburgh Napier University. The number of scholarships is limited and they are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will be automatically considered for the scholarship if they meet the eligibility criteria and have made their £6000 deposit payment towards their fees. The scholarship amount will be shown on the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) email issued for visa applications.
The Student Grant Initiative
The Student Grant Initiative is funded by donations to the ENcourage fund by Alumni and friends of Edinburgh Napier University. This grant program provides financial support of up to £1,000 to current matriculated students at Edinburgh Napier University. The grants are designed to support students participating in projects, travel, research, or study activities that are beneficial to their academic study, personal development, professional expertise, or academic knowledge. Students must apply through the Find-a-Fund portal by completing the General Application and Project & Travel Grant Questions. Applications are accepted during Trimesters 1 and 2 of each academic year.
The Fulbright - Edinburgh Napier University Scholar Award
The Fulbright Edinburgh Napier University Award is a prestigious fellowship offered to one US Scholar to pursue research in nursing at Edinburgh Napier University. The award covers a three-to-nine month research project in nursing at the university. The grant amount is £2,500 per month, intended as a contribution towards US-UK travel, institutional fees, accommodation, and general maintenance costs while in the UK. Recipients are expected to form long-term links between their home and host institutions. The award is highly competitive and prestigious in the U.S., with assessment criteria going beyond intellectual merit to include ambassadorial skills, intercultural sensitivity, genuine desire to learn about the UK and share American culture, extracurricular activities, community involvement, leadership potential, and plans to further the Fulbright mission upon returning to the US. Preference is given to proposals that involve community or outreach work.
Sub-Saharan Africa Scholarship
Edinburgh Napier University offers partial scholarships for self-funding students from Sub-Saharan Africa. The scholarship provides £2,000 (GBP) to support students starting their studies at the university. A limited number of these awards are available on a first-come, first-served basis for students beginning their courses in September 2026 and January 2027. The scholarship is tenable for one academic year and is awarded automatically once students have paid their deposit payment towards tuition fees. This funding opportunity aims to support students from Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding certain West African countries) who are pursuing full-time, on-campus bachelor's or eligible taught master's degrees at Edinburgh Napier University.
South East Asia Undergraduate Scholarship
The Edinburgh Napier University offers partial scholarships for self-funding undergraduate students from South East Asia. Students who are from eligible South East Asian countries and who are self-funding their course are eligible for a merit-based undergraduate scholarship of £3,000 (GBP) for entry onto a full-time undergraduate program in September 2026. Students entering into Year 4 of their undergraduate degree are eligible for a reduced scholarship worth £2,000 (GBP). The scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and there is no additional application process required. Students will be automatically considered for the scholarship if they hold an unconditional offer to study a full-time undergraduate course at Edinburgh Napier, meet the eligibility criteria, and have made their £6,000 deposit payment towards their fees. The scholarship amount will be shown on the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) email issued for Student Route Visa applications.
South East Asia Postgraduate Scholarship
Edinburgh Napier University offers partial scholarships for self-funding postgraduate students from South East Asia. The scholarship provides £2,000 (GBP) to eligible students entering full-time Masters courses in September 2026 or January 2027. The scholarships are awarded on a merit-based, first-come, first-served basis to students who are domiciled in eligible South East Asian countries and meet specific criteria. To be eligible, students must be from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Brunei, or the Philippines, be self-funding their course, and hold an offer to study a full-time, on-campus Masters course at Edinburgh Napier University. Students receiving discounted tuition fees from partner universities or holding other scholarships are not eligible, and MRes programmes are excluded from this award. The scholarship is automatically awarded to eligible students who hold an unconditional offer, meet the eligibility criteria, and have made a £6,000 deposit payment towards their fees. There is no additional application process required. The scholarship amount will be reflected on the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) email issued for Student Route Visa applications.
South Asia Scholarship
Edinburgh Napier University offers partial scholarships for self-funding students from South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka) starting their studies in September 2026 or January 2027. The scholarship is available for students who are living in one of these countries at the time of application and who hold an offer to study a full-time, on-campus bachelor's or taught master's course. The scholarship is tenable for one academic year and is awarded automatically once students have paid their deposit payment towards tuition fees. Bachelor's course applicants must achieve 60% or above in the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) or cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for top-up students. Students receiving discounted tuition fees from a partner university or in receipt of another scholarship are not eligible, and MRes programmes are excluded from this award.
Robertson Trust Scholarship
The Robertson Trust Scholarship supports Scottish undergraduate students through funding and the Journey to Success self-development programme. Established in 1992, the programme has supported young people to overcome financial and social barriers to gain the university education and career they aspire to. Each year, over 700 young people, known as Robertson scholars, are supported across Scotland's universities. The programme offers a bursary of up to £4,250 per annum to each scholar, along with comprehensive self-development opportunities. These include welcome events, leadership development, personal development training sessions, career pathways and internships, and an alumni mentoring network. The scholarship is specifically designed for 16-25 year olds in Scotland who face barriers to higher education. The Trust is particularly interested in supporting students from backgrounds currently underrepresented in higher education, including those from schools with low progression rates, low-income households, Black and Minority Ethnic groups, disabled students, those with lived experience of care, carers, students estranged from their family, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, and students from military families. Scholars are expected to be driven young people passionate about self-development and collaboration. As part of the programme, scholars must complete the induction process, attend two self-development workshops each year, and share written progress reports at the end of each academic term. The scholarship aims to develop an active network of peer support for Robertson scholars and requires commitment to participating in the opportunities available through the programme.
Pakistan Scholarship
The Pakistan Scholarship is awarded by Edinburgh Napier University based on academic merit and is worth £2,000 (GBP). The scholarship is available for self-funding students domiciled in Pakistan starting a course at Edinburgh Napier in September 2026 or January 2027. The scholarship is tenable for one academic year and is designed to support Pakistani students pursuing their education in Scotland. Scholarships are awarded automatically once students have paid their deposit payment towards tuition fees, and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must be living in Pakistan at the time of application and hold an offer to study a full-time, on-campus bachelor or eligible taught Masters course. Academic requirements include achieving 60% or above in the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) or cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for bachelor courses, and a taught Masters or Bachelor degree at 60% or GPA 2.4/4.0 or above for Masters courses. The scholarship amount will be shown on the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) email issued for Student Route Visa applications.
Norway Scholarship
Edinburgh Napier University offers merit-based, partial scholarships for self-funding students from Norway. The scholarship is a one-time award worth £5,000 (GBP), available for Norwegian students starting a bachelor's or taught master's degree at Edinburgh Napier in September 2026. The scholarship is designed to support international students from Norway pursuing full-time, on-campus study. A limited number of scholarships are available on a competitive, merit-based selection process. Students must be domiciled in Norway and classified as international students for tuition fee purposes. The scholarship amount will be included in the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) documentation for visa applications. Applications are accepted through an online form with priority given to early applicants by May 1, 2026.
North American Undergraduate Scholarship
The North American Undergraduate Scholarship is a merit-based, one-time scholarship offered by Edinburgh Napier University to self-funding students from the USA and Canada. The scholarship awards £3,000 (GBP) to eligible students entering on-campus, full-time undergraduate programmes. This partial scholarship is designed to support North American students pursuing their undergraduate education at Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland. Students who have discounted tuition fees from a partner university or are receiving another scholarship are not eligible for this award. Applications are reviewed and awarded in rounds after each deadline, with early applications receiving priority consideration. The scholarship is conditional and will only be confirmed once the student meets the deposit or official funding requirement.
North American Postgraduate Scholarship
The North American Postgraduate Scholarship is a merit-based partial scholarship offered by Edinburgh Napier University for self-funding students from the USA and Canada. The scholarship provides a one-time award of £2,000 (GBP) for students enrolling in on-campus, full-time postgraduate taught master's programmes in September 2026 and January 2027. This scholarship is designed to support North American students pursuing their postgraduate education at Edinburgh Napier University. Applications are reviewed in rounds with multiple deadlines, with priority consideration given to early applicants. The scholarship is conditional and will only be confirmed once students meet the deposit or official funding requirement. Students who have discounted tuition fees from partner universities or who are in receipt of another scholarship are not eligible for this award.
Middle East and North Africa Scholarship
Edinburgh Napier University offers a limited number of partial scholarships worth £2,000 (GBP) for self-funding students domiciled in Middle East and North Africa. The scholarships are available for students starting a course at Edinburgh Napier in September 2026 or January 2027. The scholarship is tenable for one academic year and is designed to support students from the MENA region pursuing undergraduate or eligible taught Masters courses on a full-time, on-campus basis. Scholarships are awarded automatically once students have paid their deposit payment towards tuition fees, and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited availability. Recipients must be self-funding and cannot be in receipt of other scholarships or have discounted tuition fees from a partner university.
Mexico Scholarship
The Mexico Scholarship is a partial scholarship program offered by Edinburgh Napier University for self-funding students from Mexico. The scholarship provides £4,000 towards tuition fees for students enrolling in full-time taught Masters programs. This award is designed to support Mexican students pursuing postgraduate education at Edinburgh Napier University, helping to make international education more accessible. The scholarship is available for students starting their courses in September 2026 or January 2027. Students must be living in Mexico at the time of application, hold an unconditional offer to study a full-time, on-campus taught Masters course, and have made their £6,000 deposit payment toward their fees. The scholarship is offered on a first-come, first-served basis and the number of awards is limited.
Latin America Scholarship
The Latin America Scholarship at Edinburgh Napier University provides partial funding for self-funding students from Latin American countries who wish to pursue full-time taught Masters programmes. The scholarship offers £4,000 towards tuition fees for students starting in September 2026. This scholarship is specifically designed to support students from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela who are studying on campus and self-funding their education. Students must hold an unconditional offer and have made their £6,000 deposit payment toward their fees to be eligible. The scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and the number of awards is limited. Recipients cannot be receiving other scholarships or have discounted tuition fees from a partner university. Certain programmes, including some MBA and MSc courses, are excluded from this scholarship. The scholarship amount will be reflected on the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) email issued for the Student Route Visa application, supporting the visa application process for successful applicants.
June 2026 Scholarship
Edinburgh Napier University offers partial scholarships for self-funding international students starting specific postgraduate courses in June 2026. The scholarship is tenable for one academic year and provides financial support ranging from £1,000 to £3,000 depending on the course of study. Scholarships are available for MBA Business Leadership and Practice (£1,000), MSc Business Management and MSc International Business Management (£2,000), and MSc Computing, MSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, and MSc Construction Project Management (£3,000). These scholarships are designed to support international students who are self-funding their education at Edinburgh Napier University. The awards are automatically granted once the deposit payment towards tuition fees has been paid, and students must contact the university to confirm their consideration for the scholarship.
Hong Kong Scholarship Trust
The Hong Kong Scholarship Trust supports Hong Kong students who are permanent residents of the SAR with Hong Kong as their primary place of residence to study at undergraduate level at Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland. The scholarship is available for students who are not already degree-holders and who have an IELTS score of 6.0 or above. The scholarship covers annual tuition fees up to a maximum of £16,000 per year. Applications are currently paused, with the next application cycle opening for funding starting academic year 2027/28, with a deadline of 30th April 2027.
Harilela Scholarship
Established in 2013, the Drs Padma and Hari Harilela Scholarship Fund provides scholarship support for students from Hong Kong and China who wish to study a postgraduate course at Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland. The scholarship supports students who face financial barriers to postgraduate study. Successful applicants receive £2,500 towards the cost of their tuition fees, paid directly to the University's fees office. To be eligible, applicants must be from Hong Kong or China, have a firm postgraduate offer (conditional or unconditional) from Edinburgh Napier University, and have made their deposit payment. Academic requirements include achieving a minimum of a 2:1 from a UK honours degree, or an upper-second class degree in a Hong Kong honour degree, or 80% from a Chinese Benke degree.
GREAT Nigeria Scholarship
Edinburgh Napier University has partnered with the British Council to offer a scholarship for a Masters student from Nigeria. This is a partial scholarship of £10,000 available for one self-funding student domiciled in Nigeria, starting a master's course at Edinburgh Napier in September 2026. This scholarship scheme is part of the GREAT Scholarships campaign, which has been launched by the British Council together with 36 UK universities to support more students across Asia, Europe & Middle East to access excellent UK higher education opportunities. The scholarship provides financial support towards tuition fees for eligible Nigerian students pursuing postgraduate master's degrees at Edinburgh Napier University.
European Union Visiting Students Scholarship
The European Union Visiting Students Scholarship at Edinburgh Napier University provides partial scholarships for self-funding visiting students from EU countries who would have previously been eligible for EU fee status. The scholarship offers £2,500 (GBP) for students undertaking 1 or 2 trimester study abroad programs beginning in September 2026 or January 2027. Students must take at least three Edinburgh Napier modules (60 SCQF credits) to qualify. The scholarships are limited in number and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Students coming via a partnership agreement or study abroad provider are not eligible. There is no additional application process - eligible students are automatically considered once they meet the criteria and make their £6000 deposit payment towards their fees. The scholarship is designed to support self-funding EU students who no longer receive EU fee status benefits.
European Union Undergraduate Scholarship
Edinburgh Napier University offers partial scholarships for self-funding students from the European Union who would have previously been eligible for EU fee status. The scholarship provides a one-time tuition fee discount of £4,000 in the first year of studies for entry onto a full-time undergraduate programme. Additionally, a £2,500 tuition fee discount is available for any subsequent years of study, resulting in a total contribution of £11,500 per enrolled student over the course of their degree. Subsequent scholarships are only applied to students who successfully complete their previous year. This scholarship is specifically designed to support EU students studying full-time, on campus courses at Edinburgh Napier University starting in September 2026.
European Union Postgraduate Scholarship
The European Union Postgraduate Scholarship is a partial scholarship offered by Edinburgh Napier University for self-funding students from the European Union. The scholarship provides a one-time award of £8,000 (GBP) for eligible students entering full-time postgraduate programmes. This scholarship is specifically designed for students who would have previously been eligible for EU fee status and are now self-funding their studies. The scholarship is available for students starting full-time, on-campus postgraduate programmes in September 2026. Students starting in January 2027 may also be eligible if their course duration is 18 months or less. Applicants must be domiciled and ordinarily resident in one of the eligible EU countries at the time of application. The scholarships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and have limited availability. Eligible students are automatically considered for the scholarship once they meet the selection criteria, which includes making a £6,000 deposit payment towards their fees. No additional application process is required for this scholarship. Certain restrictions apply, including exclusions for students studying courses lasting longer than 12 months, those receiving other scholarships or discounts, and students enrolled in specific programmes such as MRes or certain MBA and MSc degrees. The scholarship amount will be shown on the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) email issued for student visa applications.
Egypt: Educational and Cultural Bureau Discount
Edinburgh Napier University has partnered with the Egyptian Educational and Cultural Bureau to offer tuition fee discounts for students from Egypt. This discount is available to self-funded Egyptian students who are nominated by the Egyptian Educational and Cultural Bureau in London. The partnership aims to support Egyptian students pursuing their studies at Edinburgh Napier University by reducing the financial burden of tuition fees. Interested students should contact the Egyptian Educational and Cultural Bureau directly for information about eligibility and the nomination process.
Construction Innovation Scholarships
Construction Innovation Scholarships, funded by the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre and the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal, are available to meet the costs of taught postgraduate fees at Edinburgh Napier University. The scholarships are open to qualified British students studying full-time, part-time or via distance learning across a wide range of academic disciplines. Applicants must be interested in leading innovation within construction and the built environment and willing to work in collaboration with an industry partner to develop solutions to construction challenges as part of their master's studies. The university can help match scholarship recipients with an industry partner. There are specific scholarship opportunities available for groups underrepresented in the construction industry, especially those identifying as women, BAME and/or with a disability, who meet one or more of these protected characteristics and live in Edinburgh, Fife, East Lothian, West Lothian, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders. The scholarships are available for any taught MSc program, provided applicants can demonstrate relevance in their studies to innovation in construction and the built environment.
Colombia Scholarship
The Colombia Scholarship is a partial scholarship offered by Edinburgh Napier University to self-funding students from Colombia. The scholarship provides £4,000 toward tuition fees for students entering full-time taught Masters programmes. This scholarship is designed to support Colombian students who wish to pursue postgraduate education at Edinburgh Napier University and are living in Colombia at the time of application. The scholarship is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limited number of awards available. To be eligible, students must be self-funding (not receiving partner university discounts), hold an unconditional offer for a full-time, on-campus taught Masters course starting in September 2026 or January 2027, and have made the required £6,000 deposit payment toward their fees. Certain programmes including MBA courses, MRes programmes, and select MSc degrees are excluded from eligibility.
Built Environment Exchange - Work Placements
The Built Environment Exchange (beX) offers penultimate and final year students the opportunity to participate in fully funded, paid international industry work experience during the summer period. The placements are designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the Built Environment with an emphasis on low carbon construction. Students gain practical experience, develop professional skills, and expand their professional networks by working in a commercial organisation. The program is fully funded and valued at £5,000, covering all travel and accommodation expenses, plus a stipend for living expenses.
Brazil Scholarship
The Edinburgh Napier University Brazil Scholarship provides partial funding for self-funding students from Brazil. The scholarship offers £4,000 toward tuition fees for students entering full-time taught master's programs in September 2026 or January 2027. Applicants must be living in Brazil at the time of application and hold an unconditional offer for a full-time, on-campus taught master's course. The scholarship requires a £6,000 deposit payment toward fees to be eligible. The number of scholarships is limited and they are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. This award aims to support Brazilian students pursuing postgraduate education at Edinburgh Napier University.
Banco De Mexico FIDERH loan
FIDERH (the Fund for Human Resource Development of the Bank of Mexico) offers affordable loans to Mexican students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies abroad. This federal loan program, administered by the Bank of Mexico, helps Mexican students finance their postgraduate education. Edinburgh Napier University is proud to partner with FIDERH to support students through this initiative. Students who secure FIDERH funding will receive a £4,000 tuition fee reduction on their postgraduate programme. This tuition fee discount is available to students who have been successfully awarded a FIDERH loan to study a postgraduate degree at Edinburgh Napier University.
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