Applications are invited by the University of Edinburgh offering twenty Masters scholarships for eligible part-time distance learning Masters programmes. Apply by June 3, 2024.
About the University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Global leads the University’s international strategy and provides leadership, services and support to the University community on a range of global-themed activities. Our work includes celebrating and championing internationalism at the University; creating and supporting transformational partnerships; strengthening the University’s international research impact; supporting our diverse communities here and overseas; and increasing international opportunities for all.

Award: Masters Scholarships
Each masters scholarship will cover full tuition fees and will be tenable for the normal duration of the programme of study.
Eligibility
- Masters Scholarships will be available for students commencing any online part-time learning Masters programme offered by the University in session 2024-2025.
- Please note that only programmes of study that are at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Descriptor Level 11 are able to be considered for this scholarship. Some programmes of study may have ‘Masters’ in their title but are at SCQF Descriptor Level 12, for example Master of Surgery (ChM), and are therefore not eligible for this scholarship.
- Eligible Countries Edinburgh Global Online Learning Masters Scholarship (60.31 KB PDF)
- 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.
Criteria
The Masters scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and the strength of a personal statement. Priority will be given to those who have not had the opportunity to study at masters level previously.
How to Apply?
- Applicants will be asked to include the following within their personal statement: Within your personal statement please include: (a) the specific elements of this programme that attracted you to the University of Edinburgh; (b) confirm how successful completion of this programme will benefit your career and personal development and (c) how this will enable you to contribute to your community/region or country?
Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application.
The scholarship deadline is 23:59pm BST Monday 3rd June 2024.
- In order to gain access to the masters scholarship application system, applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh. Please note that, following the submission of an application for admission, it can take up to five working days for all system checks to be completed and for access to be granted.
- The online scholarship application form is located in EUCLID and can be accessed via MyEd our web based information portal at this website
- When logging in to MyEd, you will need your University User Name and password. If you require assistance, please go to this link. If you have not applied for admission, please go ahead and do this and you will receive your University User Name and password.