The University of Edinburgh will offer twelve scholarships for distance learning Masters programmes offered by the University.
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.
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. 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.
Moreinfo: https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate/international/global/distance-learning
