Apply Now! Edinburgh Global Online Distance Learning Scholarships

Award

Each scholarship will cover full tuition fees and will be tenable for the normal duration of the programme of study. 

Eligibility

Scholarships will be available for students commencing any online part-time learning Masters programme offered by the University in session 2023-2024.

Applicants must be nationals and residents of the following countries:

Eligible countries for this scholarship are based on the categories ‘Least Developed Countries’, ‘Other low income Countries’ and ‘Lower Middle Income Countries’ as stated by the Organisation for Economic Corporation and Development Assistance Committee. Full list can be found at: DAC-List-of-ODA-Recipients-for-reporting-2022-23-flows.pdf (oecd.org)

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.

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?

Criteria

The 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.

Applying

The scholarship deadline is Monday 5th June 2023.  Information on how to apply will follow shortly.

 Frequently Asked Questions

Scholarships System FAQs for Applicants (511.17 KB PDF)

Notification

All applicants will be notified of the outcome around mid-July 2023.