Registry Services, The University of Edinburgh
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Registry Services is the student administration department of The University of Edinburgh. The department provides comprehensive support services for students and graduates including academic services, scholarships and student funding, student systems, timetabling and examinations, tuition fees, exceptional circumstances support, student immigration services, official document requests, and graduation ceremony coordination.
Funding Opportunities
Unite Foundation Scholarship
The Unite Foundation Scholarship provides accommodation awards for care experienced or estranged students at the University of Edinburgh. Each award gives eligible students a free ensuite student bedroom in a purpose-built Unite Students building for three years of undergraduate study. Successful applicants receive accommodation for 52 weeks each year during their three-year period of study. The awards are intended to support access to higher education for students who have previously been in Local Authority care, similar residential provision for young homeless adults, or who are estranged from their family. Recipients are provided with a single study ensuite bedroom in a shared flat with a communal kitchen, with all accommodation costs fully covered.
Chemistry Tercentenary Access Bursary
The Chemistry Tercentenary Access Bursary was established to celebrate 300 years of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh in 2013. Since the Tercentenary, alumni, friends of the School of Chemistry, and industry partners including Afton Chemical have donated to support students in financial need. The bursary provides financial support to undergraduate students of outstanding potential who face financial barriers to higher education. Three bursaries are available each year for new students joining in September. The bursary is aimed at students attending schools with low attainment or progression to Higher Education, from disadvantaged backgrounds based on area deprivation measures, people with care experience, young carers, refugees or those with asylum seeker status, and those involved in LEAPS or other Widening Participation programmes. Recipients must demonstrate strong academic performance and be accepted for full-time admission to an undergraduate degree programme offered by the School of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh.
Mathematics Access Scholarships
Access scholarships are available for students of outstanding ability who are commencing their studies in the academic session 2026-2027 within the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh. These scholarships are aimed at widening participation to higher education by supporting UK students from underrepresented backgrounds, including those attending schools where relatively few students go on to higher education, living in low participation neighbourhoods, young people with care experience, young carers, those from low socio-economic groups, students eligible for free school meals, and those involved in widening participation programmes such as LEAPS, Focus West, or Sutton Trust. The scholarship provides £5,000 per year, tenable for the duration of study subject to satisfactory progress each year. Eligible students will have evidenced, or be predicted to achieve, strong academic performance before starting university, and academic potential is considered alongside contextual factors when offering scholarships. Students do not need to apply separately as all UK offer holders are automatically considered.
Helena Kennedy Foundation Bursaries
The Helena Kennedy Foundation Bursaries support students from disadvantaged backgrounds in completing higher education. The Foundation's mission is to tackle social injustice by supporting students from the further and adult education sectors to complete their studies in higher education and move on successfully into employment. These bursaries are designed to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who have faced significant challenges and barriers to accessing higher education, helping them to successfully complete their degree programs at the University of Edinburgh.
ICAS Foundation Programme (Financial / Mentoring Assistance)
The ICAS Foundation programme supports academically talented young people from less advantaged backgrounds by helping them take their first steps into a professional career in accountancy or finance. The programme provides comprehensive support to UK students studying Accountancy or Finance at the University of Edinburgh. ICAS Foundation programme students receive a financial bursary of up to £2,500 each year to assist with study costs, normally available for the duration of a student's undergraduate degree. Additionally, students receive mentoring from an experienced Chartered Accountant and assistance in finding internships and graduate roles. Students must maintain an academic standard that would eventually lead to a 2:1 Honours classification.
Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
The University of Edinburgh and The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation (CSF) offer at least one scholarship to support Black African and Caribbean heritage applicants from socio-economically challenged backgrounds. Applicants must be ordinarily resident in the UK and commencing undergraduate study in academic year 2026-2027. The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation aims to fund 100 Black British students through UK universities in the next decade. The scholarship provides full tuition fee coverage and a stipend of £5,000 per annum to help with living expenses. It is tenable for the duration of the programme of study, typically four years. This award does not affect eligibility for an Access Edinburgh Scholarship, and both awards can be held simultaneously, bringing total living expense support up to £10,000 annually. The scholarship is designed to transform lives not just of those who study at Edinburgh, but also for their families and communities.
The British Standards Institution Scholarship for Artificial Intelligence & Computer Science
The University of Edinburgh is privileged to offer scholarships to support Black British applicants from socio-economically challenged backgrounds, studying undergraduate degrees in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science. This is an access award designed to promote diversity and inclusion in STEM fields, specifically targeting students who face socio-economic barriers to higher education. The scholarship aims to support talented students throughout their undergraduate studies in AI and Computer Science at one of the world's leading universities. Note: This scholarship will not be recruiting for the 2026/2027 academic year, with updates to be published should the scholarship open again for future applications.
The Andrea Levy Scholarship
The Andrea Levy Scholarship was established in 2020 in memory of multi-award winning novelist Andrea Levy by her family. The scholarship supports Black African and Caribbean heritage applicants from socio-economically challenged backgrounds who are starting their first undergraduate degree at the University of Edinburgh. The scholarship is designed to help with living expenses and to fully cover tuition fees throughout the undergraduate degree, typically four years. Recipients must have a household income below £34,000 per annum and be assessed as a 'home' student ordinarily living in Scotland, England, Wales or Northern Ireland. The scholarship can be held alongside the Access Edinburgh Scholarship, providing up to £10,000 per year towards living expenses. Applications are assessed based on household income, a personal statement describing achievements and how the scholarship would benefit studies, and other personal or academic circumstances that may have impacted education.
The University of Edinburgh Scholarship (for students pre 2020 entry)
The University of Edinburgh Scholarship provides financial support for undergraduate students from England, Wales, and Northern Ireland based on their family's household income. This scholarship reflects the University's long tradition of supporting students of all ages and social backgrounds to enter higher education, ensuring financial circumstances do not prevent the brightest and best students from attending. The award amounts vary depending on residual household income and year of entry, ranging from £520 to £8,500 per year. Students can use the award to contribute towards tuition fee costs or general living costs while studying at Edinburgh. The scholarship is automatically assessed based on Student Loans Company data, requiring no separate application. Eligible students are entitled to one additional year of scholarship support during their programme of study, known as a +1 year. Recipients receive their awards in two instalments per academic year, paid directly into their bank account.
Robertson Trust Scholarship
The Robertson Trust Scholarship is jointly funded by The Robertson Trust and University of Edinburgh, supporting career development amongst Scottish undergraduates since 1992. The Robertson Trust's Journey to Success programme offers financial support for those aged 16-25 to overcome financial and social barriers to gain the university education they aspire to. The scholarship provides comprehensive mentoring and support including Welcome Events to build peer support networks, leadership development opportunities, personal development training sessions, career pathways and internships support, and access to an alumni network. The program is designed to ease transition into university, maximize degree potential, and improve self-awareness needed for university and graduate recruitment success.
Norma Robertson Postgraduate Masters Scholarship
The Norma Robertson Postgraduate Masters Scholarship commemorates Rev Dr Norma Robertson (1941-2024), who was passionate about the study of the Bible and Church History and Theology. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding students pursuing postgraduate master's programmes in Biblical Studies or Theology in History at the University of Edinburgh's School of Divinity. The award covers full tuition fees for one academic year and is available for students commencing in September 2026. The scholarship award holder is expected to be an energetic member of the postgraduate community and engage with opportunities to present their work to the wider student and staff body during the award period. Recipients will have access to a range of training and development opportunities appropriate to their programme of study.
School of Divinity Postgraduate Masters Scholarships
The School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh is pleased to invite applications from outstanding candidates for a range of Masters scholarships for 2026-2027 entry. The scholarships offer awards ranging from full fees to half fees, tenable for one academic year and automatically deducted from tuition fees. Scholarship holders are expected to be energetic members of the postgraduate community and will engage with opportunities to present their work to the wider student and staff body during the period covered by their award. The School offers postgraduates a range of training and development opportunities appropriate to their programme of study. Students should note they will still need to fund their living costs. All scholarship award holders will benefit from being part of a vibrant academic community focused on theological and religious studies at one of the world's leading universities.
The Darlington Scholarship
The Darlington Scholarship is a new scholarship programme established especially for University of Edinburgh graduates. Launched in 2025, the scholarship aims to widen access to eligible full-time on campus postgraduate taught Masters and Masters by Research programmes at the University of Edinburgh. The scholarship is designed specifically for those who had Scotland domiciled fee status and benefited from an Access Edinburgh scholarship or Scotland Scholarship during their undergraduate study. Made possible through an extraordinary legacy donation by alumna Joyce Blow Darlington (History, 1950), the scholarship reflects Joyce's commitment to make higher education more accessible to those who might otherwise be unable to afford it. The University of Edinburgh will award up to 20 scholarships for eligible full-time on campus Masters students beginning their study in September 2026.
Chevening Scholarships
Chevening scholarships are the UK government's global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The scholarships are awarded to outstanding scholars with leadership potential. Awards are typically for a one year Master's degree at universities across the UK. There are over 43,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network. Chevening Scholarships are for talented people who have been identified as potential future leaders across a wide range of fields; including politics, business, the media, civil society, religion, and academia. Applicants should be high calibre graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership. Chevening Scholars come from over 150 countries worldwide (excluding the USA and the EU), and this year the Scholarships will support more than 1,500 individuals.
Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund
The Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF) provides scholarship awards to Canadian citizens for academic and artistic studies in the UK. These awards are exclusively for students who have already commenced their multi-year postgraduate studies in the UK. The CCSF celebrated its 50th year in 2017 and is proud to have awarded, since 1967, more than £1,600,000 to over 600 talented Canadians studying across multiple disciplines from music, creative art and design to science (including health research and computing science), engineering, social science and the humanities. Around 14 awards are made annually, with each scholarship amounting to £5,000. The fund supports students pursuing postgraduate degrees in any field including the Performing Arts who can demonstrate academic excellence and require funds to complete their studies.
British Council - Women in STEM Masters Scholarships
The University of Edinburgh is delighted to partner with the British Council to offer 5 fully funded scholarships for Women in STEM from the South Asia region. This is a fully funded scholarship for women from South Asia (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal) to pursue a Masters in a STEM subject at the University of Edinburgh. The gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions is well documented. Not only do women make up a small fraction of the workforce and research teams in STEM, they are also published less, paid less and are less likely to reach positions of leadership than their male counterparts. The British Council's Women in STEM scholarship programme addresses this by providing funding for one-year master's degree programmes at top ranking universities and research institutions within the UK, for women from socioeconomically and disadvantaged contexts. The scholarships will cover all tuition fees, a stipend to cover living costs and all travel expenses, with each scholarship worth a minimum of £40,000.
Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship
Rosedale International Education and the University of Edinburgh are proud to announce the launch of the Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship. Starting in the 2026 academic year, £10,000 will be awarded to one successful candidate during their first year of studies at the University of Edinburgh. This award will support students with living costs during their first year at Edinburgh, to aid their transition into higher education. The scholarship is available to graduates from Rosedale Global High School who are starting a first undergraduate full-time degree programme at the University of Edinburgh. Applications will be assessed based on school grades and an application statement detailing suitability for the award and motivations for applying.
Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Mathematics Scholarships
The Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Mathematics Scholarship is awarded to international applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic performance. The University of Edinburgh is offering a number of scholarships for applicants demonstrating the highest levels of academic achievement. The scholarships are worth £5,000 each and will be paid directly to students in instalments as contributions to living costs. These awards will be tenable for the duration of the programme of study and are subject to satisfactory academic progress. A student is deemed to have made satisfactory progress in each year if there has been a formal School decision of either 'Progress' or 'Conditional Progression', without the student needing to repeat a year. If the student does not make satisfactory progress in any one year, the award will terminate from that point onwards. The scholarship is competitive and based on academic merit.
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
The University of Edinburgh will offer 2 awards for entry into academic year 2026-2027. The award offers tuition fee and living cost support to those most in need who are seeking asylum. Each scholarship will cover the 'home' rate of fee and provide a stipend per annum of around £21,000. This scholarship is available to students commencing undergraduate degree programmes at the University of Edinburgh. To be eligible, applicants must have applied for admission to an undergraduate degree programme and received confirmation that their fees status has been updated to home student-Scotland fee rate (Asylum Seeker). The scholarship excludes students who already hold a first undergraduate degree.
Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships
The BIG ('Backing Invisible Geniuses') Program offers prodigious young talents the opportunity to study at world-class institutions. Scholarships are open to students from around the world who have medalled in international Olympiads. The BIG Program offers holistic support for students, encompassing tuition costs, assistance with living costs, a stipend for academic pursuits outside the classroom, and other benefits such as social events, networking, internships, and research placements. The initiative is spearheaded by the Global Talent Fund, supported with a founding donation from XTX Markets and working in collaboration with the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The scholarship is competitive and based on academic merit. Beyond academic prowess, the BIG Program also prizes students who demonstrate a collaborative spirit and leadership qualities, and who aspire to make a societal contribution in their careers. Awards are prioritized based on financial need.
Margaret Campbell Scott Scholarship
The Margaret Campbell Scott Scholarship is awarded annually to new undergraduate students in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh. Up to ten scholarships are awarded each year to entrants in their first or second year who have achieved the best entrance qualifications in Physics. The scholarship recognizes academic excellence and supports students pursuing undergraduate studies in physics and astronomy. The award is automatically considered based on entrance qualifications, requiring no separate application from students.
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Doctoral Studentships
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) supports research in particle physics, astronomy, astrophysics, nuclear physics, and solar system science through postgraduate doctoral studentships. Most studentships are awarded on the basis of Doctoral Training Partnerships made to Schools at the University of Edinburgh. STFC offers postgraduate funding for Doctoral Training Partnerships, which are awarded via an algorithm method, as well as a number of awards which are available in collaboration with industry - Industrial CASE Studentships and Industrial CASE-Plus Studentships - which are awarded on a peer-reviewed project basis. Candidates should not apply directly to STFC but rather should indicate that they wish to be considered for a studentship on their postgraduate application form to the University of Edinburgh.
Colt Foundation Fellowships
The Colt Foundation awards PhD Fellowships each year to persons who are qualified in science or medicine who are carrying out research within the area of occupational and environmental health at a UK university. The PhD Fellowship is normally for three years (FTE) and includes a stipend and UK/home fees. In recent years, grants have been made for research projects covering diverse topics including mental health in healthcare settings, silica-induced lung disease, occupational respiratory disease, radiation exposure effects, nanomaterial health impacts, workplace mental health interventions, and cardiovascular risks from ionizing radiation. Applications should include an outline of the proposed research with scientific questions, data collection and analysis methods, the applicant's CV, a detailed letter of support from the proposed supervisor, and contact details of two referees.
Alice Brown PhD Scholarship
The Alice Brown PhD Scholarship is offered by the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. This scholarship is designed to support doctoral students pursuing PhD research in the field of social and political science. The scholarship is named in honor of Alice Brown, recognizing contributions to the academic field. While detailed information about the 2026/27 funding cycle is pending confirmation, this scholarship represents the university's commitment to supporting postgraduate research students in social and political science disciplines.
The Chrystal Macmillan PhD Scholarship
The Chrystal Macmillan PhD Scholarship is named after Chrystal Macmillan, a pioneering campaigner for social justice who was the first woman to graduate from the University of Edinburgh in science in 1896. She later converted to law and became one of the first group of women to be called to the English bar in 1924. She was a leading suffragist, campaigning for votes for women and equality of opportunity, and was a prominent figure in the international women's movement, campaigning for peace and conflict resolution during the First World War. The School of Social and Political Science has recognized her achievements by naming their building the Chrystal Macmillan Building and establishing this PhD scholarship in her name. This scholarship is designed to support doctoral students pursuing research in social and political science. Funding opportunities for 2026/27 have not yet been confirmed, and interested applicants should check the website regularly for updates.
Kathleen Meek PhD Scholarship
The Kathleen Meek PhD Scholarship scheme is designed to attract high quality students applying for PhD research in English. Two PhD scholarships are available: one for Home fee-status applicants to the PhD Linguistics & English Language within the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences for applicants working on topics in English Language, and one for Home fee-status applicants to the PhD English Literature within the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures. The award provides full tuition fees with an annual stipend for 3 years and a Research Training Support Grant. Candidates with an outstanding track record of academic achievements and research potential are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be seeking to start their first year of full-time or part-time PhD study in 2026/2027. The stipend is set to the UKRI level, which for 2025/2026 is currently £20,780 for full-time students, or the pro rata equivalent for part-time students.
Drever Trust MSc Scholarships
The Drever Trust MSc Scholarships are awarded for postgraduate Masters study in Psychological Research within the School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. The scholarship covers the UK tuition fee level for MSc study. Applicants due to pay international tuition fees will be liable for the difference between the UK rate of fee and the international tuition fee. The award is tenable for one academic year. All scholarship award holders are expected to be energetic members of the postgraduate community and will engage with opportunities to present their work to the wider student and staff body during the period covered by their award. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit.
Ailie Donald Scholarship
The Ailie Donald Scholarship is awarded for postgraduate Masters study in English and/or Historical Linguistics within the School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. The scholarship covers the UK tuition fee level for MSc study. Applicants due to pay international tuition fees will be liable for the difference between the UK rate and the international tuition fee. The award is tenable for one academic year (2026-2027) and will be automatically deducted from tuition fees. All scholarship award holders are expected to be energetic members of the postgraduate community and will engage with opportunities to present their work to the wider student and staff body during the period covered by their award. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit, with preference given to applicants for MSc by Research programmes and graduates of the University of Edinburgh.
MSc Education (Early Childhood Practice and Froebel) Scholarship
The School is delighted to offer six scholarships to UK and International applicants accepted onto the MSc Education (Early Childhood Practice and Froebel) Pathway in the 2021-2022 academic session, funded by the UK Froebel Trust. This scholarship is designed to support students pursuing advanced education in early childhood practice with a specific focus on Froebel pedagogy. The scholarship aims to make postgraduate study more accessible for qualified candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to early childhood education and the Froebelian approach to teaching and learning.
Saroj Lal Scholarship
The Saroj Lal Scholarship is awarded to an applicant accepted onto a PGDE Primary or PGDE Secondary programme from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background. This scholarship honors Saroj Lal, one of Scotland's pioneering race relations activists, feminists and equality campaigners in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, who was the Director of Lothian Racial Equality Council and the first Asian woman in Scotland to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace in 1986. She graduated with a PGCE from Moray House in 1970. The scholarship provides £1,000 towards maintenance costs paid at the start of the academic session. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit and the candidate's demonstration of a strong interest in teaching in Scottish schools and a commitment to teaching that is aligned with the pioneering work of Saroj Lal.
Tom and Maureen Fairlie Scholarship
The Tom and Maureen Fairlie Scholarship is a funding opportunity offered by the University of Edinburgh's Moray House School of Education and Sport. One scholarship is awarded annually to an applicant accepted onto a PGDE (Professional Graduate Diploma in Education) programme who intends to make contributions to the effective teaching of Scottish secondary school curriculum in mathematics or science-based subjects. The scholarship awards £1,500 towards maintenance costs, paid at the start of the academic session and is tenable for the duration of the PGDE programme, subject to satisfactory academic progress. The scholarship is awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit, with candidates also required to demonstrate a genuine interest and commitment to either teaching of, or development of, mathematics and science in Scottish secondary schools. The selection panel also takes into account applicants' personal circumstances and achievements, academically or personally, when selecting the successful candidate.
MSc Education (Early Childhood Practice and Froebel) Scholarship
The Moray House School of Education and Sport at the University of Edinburgh is delighted to offer two scholarships to UK applicants accepted onto the Full-Time MSc Education (Early Childhood Practice and Froebel) Pathway for the 2025-2026 academic session. These competitive scholarships are funded by the UK Froebel Trust and awarded on the basis of academic and professional merit as well as economic need. The awards cover 100% of UK tuition fees and are paid directly towards programme fees. Successful candidates will be chosen based on academic ability, professional experience, suitability for the programme, and commitment to scholarship in the field of Early Childhood Education. Applicants with degrees of lower academic standing but with genuine interest and considerable work experience in early childhood education are encouraged to apply.
PhD Korean Studies Prize
For entry in September 2026 or January 2027, the University of Edinburgh offers scholarships for students on the Korean Studies PhD programme. The main prize is up to £5,000, with two additional prizes of £3,000 each available to PhD or MSc students. These prizes are made possible by the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS). All scholarship award holders are expected to be energetic members of the postgraduate community and will engage with opportunities to present their work to the wider student and staff body during the period covered by their award. The University offers postgraduates a range of training and development opportunities appropriate to their programme of study.
Korean Studies Prize
The Korean Studies Prize is a scholarship offered by the University of Edinburgh's School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures for students entering postgraduate Korean Studies programmes. The prize is made possible by the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) and provides partial tuition fee support. For September 2026 entry, a small number of prizes are available, each providing £3,000 toward tuition fees in the first year of study. Students are expected to be energetic members of the postgraduate community and engage with opportunities to present their work to the wider student and staff body during the award period. The scholarship is available to students on the MSc in East Asian Studies (Korean Studies Pathway) or MSc by Research Korean Studies programmes. Applicants must have or expect to obtain the equivalent of a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level. All eligible candidates who apply for their programme of study by May 31, 2026 will be considered, with successful applicants notified by the end of July 2026.
East Asian Studies MSc Scholarship
The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures at the University of Edinburgh offers two scholarships for the Masters in East Asian Studies programme (with Chinese Studies) for entry in September 2026. Each scholarship covers one year of UK tuition fees only for the MSc in East Asian Studies Programme (Chinese Studies). The awards are tenable for one year only for full-time study and two years for part-time study. All scholarship award holders are expected to be energetic members of the postgraduate community and will engage with opportunities to present their work to the wider student and staff body during the period covered by their award. Only students who take a Chinese Studies pathway through the programme are eligible for this award.
Funding for Japanese Studies - Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation Award
The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation Award is designed to support the development of Japanese Studies in the United Kingdom. This scheme annually provides a limited number of postgraduate awards to support students pursuing Japanese-related studies at the University of Edinburgh. Masters students applying to the MScR programme in Japanese are automatically considered for this award, while applicants to the taught MSc in East Asian Studies who take the Japanese pathway can request consideration. PhD students applying to the PhD programme in Japanese are automatically considered, and applicants to the PhD in East Asian Studies with a research focus on Japan can also request to be considered. All applicants must submit their applications by the specified deadline, typically in early March.
John Orr Award
The John Orr Award is offered by the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures at the University of Edinburgh for study in any romance literature, language or dialect. The award provides £5,000 that will be deducted from tuition fees and is tenable for one academic year. Award holders are expected to be energetic members of the postgraduate community and will engage with opportunities to present their work to the wider student and staff body during the period covered by their award. The School offers postgraduates a range of training and development opportunities appropriate to their programme of study. Preference may be given to those working in language studies, and the School can typically supervise research in French, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, and Italian.
William Hunter Sharpe Memorial Award
The William Hunter Sharpe Memorial Award is available to postgraduate students who are accepted onto the full-time MSc Creative Writing programme at the University of Edinburgh. The award provides financial support for one academic year to support students pursuing creative writing at the postgraduate level. All award holders are expected to be energetic members of the postgraduate community and will engage with opportunities to present their work to the wider student and staff body during the period covered by their award. Recipients benefit from a range of training and development opportunities appropriate to their programme of study.
Muriel Smith Award
The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures at the University of Edinburgh is delighted to invite applications for a postgraduate scholarship to be awarded in 2026-2027. The award covers tuition fees at the Home/EU rate and will be tenable for one academic year, deducted from tuition fees. All award holders are expected to be energetic members of the postgraduate community and will engage with opportunities to present their work to the wider student and staff body during the period covered by their award. The scholarship is awarded to eligible masters students on one of three specific programmes: MSc by Research in French, MSc by Research in Spanish (Hispanic Studies), or MSc in Translation Studies specialising in French or Spanish. Applicants must be domiciled in Scotland for a minimum of four years prior to starting the degree, though overseas applicants may apply but will be liable for the difference between UK and overseas fee rates.
Creative Writing PG Bursary Award supported by the Baird Education Trust
This award supports a Scottish or UK-domiciled student to study Creative Writing at postgraduate, taught masters level. The University of Edinburgh offers one bursary award valued at £2,000, tenable for one academic year and deducted from tuition fees. All award holders are expected to be energetic members of the postgraduate community and will engage with opportunities to present their work to the wider student and staff body during the period covered by their award. The program offers postgraduates a range of training and development opportunities appropriate to their programme of study. The award is specifically designed to support students pursuing the MSc Creative Writing programme at the University of Edinburgh.
Kathleen Meek PhD Scholarship
The Kathleen Meek PhD Scholarship scheme is designed to attract high quality students applying for PhD research in English. One PhD award is available for Home fee-status applicants to the PhD Linguistics & English Language within the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. Applicants should be working on a topic in the field of English Language. One further PhD award is available to Home fee-status applicants to the PhD English Literature within the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures. The award provides full tuition fees with an annual stipend for 3 years and a Research Training Support Grant. The stipend will be set to the UKRI level for 2026/2027. Candidates with an outstanding track record of academic achievements and research potential are encouraged to apply. Candidates chosen for funding will exemplify the high standards the University of Edinburgh sets for its research students and the investment in their potential.
Edinburgh Legal Education Trust LLM by Research Scholarships
One or more scholarships are available for postgraduate research in Scots private law at the University of Edinburgh for a period of one year leading to the degree of LLM by Research (i.e. by a thesis of up to 30,000 words). The scholarships are offered by the Edinburgh Legal Education Trust, which was formed in 1996 for the advancement of legal education. The LLM by Research can (but need not) be used as a pathway to further study for the degree of PhD. It is often possible to treat the LLMR as the first year of study for a PhD by transferring to the PhD programme during the year spent on the LLMR. The scholarship will pay tuition fees at home students' rate and a stipend in line with UKRI rates. The proposed research must be in Scots private law.
Tercentenary Award for Excellence
The Tercentenary Award for Excellence is a scholarship opportunity offered by Edinburgh Law School at the University of Edinburgh. This award is open to all applicants who have applied to a taught LLM or MSc programme starting in the 2026-2027 academic year at Edinburgh Law School. The scholarships are worth £5,000 and will be applied towards the cost of tuition fees. The award will be made on the basis of academic merit and the strength of a personal statement. Applicants are required to include specific elements of the LLM or MSc programme that attracted them to the University of Edinburgh and why these are meaningful, as well as explain how successful completion of the programme will benefit their career, personal development, or enable them to contribute to their community, region, or country. Priority will be given to those who have not had the opportunity to study at masters level previously. Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so. Applications are made in parallel with the admission application for any LLM or MSc degree programme in the School of Law.
LLM in European Law Scholarship
Edinburgh Law School offers a scholarship for applicants to the LLM in European Law for the 2026-2027 academic year. The scholarship demonstrates the School's commitment to EU Law teaching and support for students from the EU and elsewhere. The award will be made on the basis of academic merit and the strength of a personal statement, with priority given to those who have not had the opportunity to study at masters level previously. Applicants must already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so.
Royal Historical Society Research Grants
The Royal Historical Society offers a number of research grants for postgraduate research. These grants are designed to support postgraduate students pursuing historical research. The funding includes support to subsidise attendance at conferences and training courses, as well as assistance to help defray the costs of archival visits. Applicants do not need to be members of the Royal Historical Society to apply. The grants are intended to facilitate research activities and professional development for postgraduate students in the field of history.
The William R McFarlane Scholarship
The Edinburgh Centre for Global History (ECGH) invites applications from outstanding candidates for the William R. McFarlane Scholarship. This award provides an annual stipend at the UKRI rate, tuition fees at UK or international rate, and some travel funding. The successful applicant will become a member of the 'Migration, Slavery and Diaspora Studies' Hub within the ECGH, which boasts a lively and supportive postgraduate community. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the ECGH's activities, including the Graduate Workshop. The scholarship panel will consider all high quality proposals relating to migration and/or diaspora studies from any period, and from any geographical region. Although Scottish history is a core concern, the Migration, Slavery and Diaspora Studies Hub has broad transnational interests, and welcomes projects relating to other nations or regions that put the Scottish example in a comparative perspective.
Jenny Balston Scholarship
The Jenny Balston Scholarship is for History PhD students and is funded through a bequest from the estate of Miss Janet Mary Balston, MA (1971), to the University of Edinburgh Development Trust. The scholarship provides an annual stipend at the UKRI rate and tuition fees at the UK rate. Awards will normally be tenable for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress. The scholarship is awarded to students accepted for admission on a full-time basis for an on-campus PhD in History programme, including History, Scottish History, and Economic and Social History. Only applicants eligible for home tuition fees will be considered; international fee-paying students are not eligible for this scholarship.
Nursing Studies Alumni Scholarship
The Nursing Studies Alumni Scholarship has been generously funded by Nursing Studies alumni to support a student in one of the taught Masters programmes in Nursing Studies at the University of Edinburgh. This scholarship provides financial assistance toward tuition fees for students pursuing postgraduate nursing education. The award is designed to recognize academic excellence among applicants to nursing-related Masters programs. The scholarship is open to students from all geographic backgrounds including Home, EU, and Overseas students who have been accepted onto either the MSc Advancing Nursing Practice programme or the Masters of Nursing in Clinical Research.
NHS Education for Scotland Scholarships
As part of a strategy to increase psychological education and skills development across disciplines in Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), NHS Education for Scotland (NES) provides funding for CAMHS practitioners working in NHS Scotland. Clinicians who are currently employed within NHS CAMHS departments in Scotland may be eligible for funding from NHS Education Scotland (NES). This scholarship opportunity is specifically designed to support professional development and advanced training for healthcare practitioners working in child and adolescent mental health services across Scotland's NHS system.
Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarships
The University of Edinburgh offers PhD scholarships for students starting their PhD research in the 2026-2027 academic session. These awards are designed to attract the best and brightest PhD students by providing not only unparalleled research facilities and superb supervision, but also development opportunities that support research students as they progress beyond their PhD. The Doctoral College is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all its policies and processes, and to widening access to postgraduate study to traditionally underrepresented groups, including BAME students and those from the most deprived communities in Scotland and the rest of the world. Each scholarship covers the University tuition fee as well as a stipend equivalent to the UKRI stipend rate (£20,780 for 2025-2026), and awards are granted for between three and four years subject to satisfactory progress. Scholarship holders are expected to undertake a package of training and development in areas such as teaching, public engagement, entrepreneurship, data science, and research.
The Burdett Fellows Studentship
The Burdett Trust for Nursing was established in 2002 with the aim of making charitable grants to support the nursing contribution to healthcare. The scholarships have a particular focus on developing research capacity and leadership within the nursing profession. The studentship supports qualified nurses interested in developing world class research skills through the MSc by Research (Nursing) programme in Nursing Studies. It aims to provide students with an advanced understanding of research design, data collection and data analysis issues in nursing and the wider health and social care context. The programme enables students to develop their understanding of debates about research, evidence and practice from a nursing lens. The programme is designed for qualified nurse practitioners and for graduates interested in pursuing a future career as a research leader in the field to drive real-world positive change for global population health. Successful recipients will be known as The Burdett Fellows or Nursing Studies Burdett Fellows.
Pamela Jackson Memorial Scholarship in Musical Instrument Research
The Pamela Jackson Memorial Scholarship in Musical Instrument Research was established through a generous legacy left by Pamela Jackson, who served as Hon. Secretary and later Chair of the Friends of St Cecilia's Hall and Museum until her death in 2017. The scholarship is designed to develop new knowledge in the field of Musical Instrument Research. This scholarship is offered every two years and provides funding for one scholar pursuing an MScR degree in Music at Edinburgh College of Art, the University of Edinburgh. The award covers full course fees and provides a stipend for up to one year of full-time study. Alternatively, the fund can be split equally over two years for students following a part-time study model. The next application cycle will open for students commencing in September 2027.
John L Paterson Postgraduate Design Scholarship
The School of Design, Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) is delighted to announce the John L Paterson PG Design Scholarship. This scholarship is open to applicants for postgraduate taught programmes: MA Design for Change and MA Craft. The ECA offers a rich and vibrant postgraduate community with a broad range of postgraduate programmes and academic research interests. One scholarship of £8,000 is tenable for one academic year and will be deducted from tuition fees with any remaining funds being awarded towards living costs. All scholarship award holders are expected to be energetic members of the postgraduate community, and will engage with opportunities to present their work to the wider student and staff body during the period covered by their award.
Jean Kennoway Howells Scholarship
The Jean Kennoway Howells Scholarship is offered by the University of Edinburgh's Edinburgh College of Art for students pursuing taught Masters programmes in the Reid School of Music. One scholarship is available for the sum of £15,000, tenable for one academic year. The award will be automatically deducted from tuition fees with any remaining funds awarded towards living costs. All scholarship holders are expected to be energetic members of the postgraduate community and engage with opportunities to present their work to the wider student and staff body during the period covered by their award. The scholarship is awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit and requires candidates to have, or expect to obtain, a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level or the international equivalent. This award is jointly funded by the Jean Kennoway Howells Scholarship and the Bucher-Fraser endowment funds.
Andrew Grant Postgraduate Scholarships
Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) is delighted to announce the Andrew Grant PG Scholarships to applicants for postgraduate (PG) programmes in our five Schools: School of Art; School of Design; ESALA (Architecture and Landscape Architecture); History of Art; and the Reid School of Music. The scholarships honor Andrew Grant, born 1830 in Leith, who was an established international businessman, liberal politician, landowner and alumnus of the University of Edinburgh. Between 1907 and 1909, he gifted £10,000 towards the construction of the new Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) and left around £350,000 to The Andrew Grant Bequest, to benefit students of the college. Thirteen scholarships are offered, each worth £13,700. These awards will be tenable for one academic year and will be automatically deducted from tuition fees with any remaining funds being awarded towards living costs. All scholarship award holders are expected to be energetic members of the postgraduate community, and will engage with opportunities to present their work to the wider student and staff body during the period covered by their award.
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