SCHOLARSHIP: University of Edinburgh GREAT, UK International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Masters Students
In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, the University of Edinburgh is offering Edinburgh GREAT Scholarships to students in Thailand, India, Spain, Mexico, and Nigeria, applying for one-year master’s programmes, who will enrol in the 2025-2026 academic year.
About university:
The University of Edinburgh (Scots: University of Edinburgh, Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann; abbreviated as Edin. in post-nominals) is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded by the town council under the authority of a royal charter from King James VI in 1582 and officially opened in 1583, it is one of Scotland’s four ancient universities and the sixth-oldest university in continuous operation in the English-speaking world. The university played a crucial role in Edinburgh becoming a leading intellectual centre during the Scottish Enlightenment and contributed to the city being nicknamed the “Athens of the North”.
Scholarship deadline:
April 30, 2025
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: 5 Selected Countries (including Nigeria)
- Reward: £10,000
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the University of Edinburgh Scholarship, you must:
- have, or expect to obtain, the overseas equivalent of a UK first-class honours degree.
- be awarded to nationals and residents of Thailand, India, Spain, Mexico, and Nigeria
- be accepted for admission on a full-time basis for an eligible one-year on-campus postgraduate Master’s programme of study.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the University of Edinburgh GREAT Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- apply 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 https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk
- When logging in to MyEd, you will need your University User Name and password. If you require assistance, please go to http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance.
Scholarship Benefits:
The University of Edinburgh GREAT Scholarship offers financial support of £10,000 to students, deducted from your tuition fee.
