Applicants can apply for a range of funding opportunities both from the University and external organisations. PhD Scholarships We are keen to recruit the very best talent from all over the world. To this end, a number of funding opportunities are available each year. Postgraduate Research Awards School Scholarships: Postgraduate Taught We are pleased to offer a number of School-specific scholarships in the 2024-25 academic session. These are allocated to particular programmes and subject to change annually. Moray House Access ScholarshipMoray House School of Education and Sport is pleased to offer a scholarship covering tuition fees and living costs for one student commencing in September 2024. The scholarship is for UK national students from backgrounds or groups which are underrepresented in our School.Moray House Access Scholarship MSc Education (Early Childhood Practice and Froebel) ScholarshipWe are delighted to announce that Moray House School of Education and Sport with the UK Froebel Trust will be offering a number of scholarships to UK/EU and International students for MSc Education (Early Childhood Practice and Froebel) pathway in the academic session commencing September 2024.MSc Education (Early Childhood Practice and Froebel) Scholarship Saroj Lal ScholarshipSaroj Lal was one of Scotland’s pioneering race relations activists, a trailblazer in fighting for fairness for all, and in particular for disadvantaged and marginalised Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic women.One scholarship of £1000 will be awarded to a candidate accepted onto the PGDE Primary, PGDE Secondary or MSc Transformative Learning and Teaching programmes from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.Applications for 2024 entry are now closed.Saroj Lal Scholarship Tom and Maureen Fairlie ScholarshipThis scholarship is awarded to a PGDE student who intends to contribute to the development of mathematics or science-based subjects in Scottish secondary schools.Tom and Maureen Fairlie Scholarship University and external funding As the number and availability of School-specific scholarships is limited, students are encouraged to seek out opportunities from the University and external bodies to fund their studies. Commonwealth Shared ScholarshipsThe Commonwealth Scholarships provide talented and motivated individuals with the opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills in their given sector, in order to contribute to sustainable development in their home countries. The following programmes are on the approved course list for 2025-26:Comparative Education and International DevelopmentSport Policy, Management and International DevelopmentCommonwealth Scholarships website Edinburgh Global Online Distance Learning Masters ScholarshipsThe University of Edinburgh will offer a number of Masters scholarships for distance learning Masters programmes offered by the University.Edinburgh Global Online Distance Learning Masters Scholarships GREAT scholarship: NigeriaOne GREAT scholarship will be available to applicants from Nigeria who apply for 2025 entry on one of the following Moray House programmes:MSc Comparative Education & International DevelopmentMSc Dance Science in EducationMSc EducationMSc Inclusive EducationMSc Language and Intercultural CommunicationMSc Language EducationMSc Outdoor and Environmental EducationMSc Performance PsychologyMSc Physical Activity for HealthMSc Sport Policy, Management & International DevelopmentMSc Strength and ConditioningMSc TESOLThe award is for £10,000 towards tuition for a postgraduate taught (Masters) degree. Further details on eligibility criteria and how to apply can be found on the GREAT scholarship website, which will be posted soon. India Merit ScholarshipThe University is offering a new international scholarship for the most academically gifted Postgraduate Taught (PGT) Masters students applying from India. These awards cover £5,000 towards tuition fees for PGT Masters students studying on campus during the 2024/25 academic year. The Scholarships will be tenable for the first year of study only and will be automatically deducted from your student tuition fee balance. India Merit Scholarship The Mastercard Foundation Scholars ProgrammeThe Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at The University of Edinburgh provides full scholarships and transformative leadership training to educate and support bright, young African students with a deep, personal commitment to changing the world around them.The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme Postgraduate Loans (SAAS) (Scotland and EU)Loans for tuition fees are available from SAAS for eligible Scotland domiciled and EU students as well as loans for living costs. Students living in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can apply to Student Finance England, Wales or Northern Ireland as appropriate for fee, grant and loan support.Postgraduate Loans (SAAS) (Scotland and EU) Scotland's Saltire ScholarshipsThe Scottish Government, in partnership with Scottish Higher Education institutions, is offering a number of Saltire scholarships. These will be awarded to applicants who are permanently and ordinarily resident in Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Pakistan, and the USA, who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a one year Masters programme in subjects related to: Science, Technology, Creative Industries, Healthcare and medical sciences, Renewable and clean energy.At Moray House, programmes in these themes include:MSc Dance Science & EducationMSc Outdoor EducationMSc Outdoor Environmental & Sustainability EducationMSc Performance PsychologyMSc Physical Activity for HealthMSc Strength & ConditioningScotland's Saltire Scholarships Scottish Government STEM BursaryScottish Government bursaries will be available to career changers wishing to undertake Initial Teacher Education programmes in Scotland that lead to the award of registered teacher status in the hardest to fill STEM subjects. The eligible subjects offered at Moray House are: maths, chemistry, technical education and physics.Scottish Government STEM Bursary University of Edinburgh Graduate Scholarship SchemeThe University offers a 10% discount in postgraduate degree tuition fees for alumni who have graduated with an undergraduate degree from the University of Edinburgh. Please note that applicants to the following Moray House programmes are not eligible for this discount: PGDE, MEd Leadership & Learning, MSc Transformative Learning & Teaching.University of Edinburgh Graduate Scholarship Scheme Scholarships, loans and other funding The University offers a range of scholarships, loans and funding schemes. Scholarships, loans and other funding This article was published on 2024-10-07
