The University of Edinburgh scholarships aim to provide opportunities for independent postgraduate study in the United Kingdom for students who have demonstrated academic excellence and the potential to become leaders and decision-makers in their own country. Subject to satisfactory progress, the scholarships lead to the award of a Masters degree.
Scholarships are available in the following fields:
Applicants should have outstanding academic qualifications and excellent English. Each scholarship provides one year’s tuition fees at the University of Edinburgh, a stipend to cover living costs (for one person only), and return air travel from the scholar’s home country. On completion of the scholarship, scholars will return to their home countries.
Please note that the award does not provide financial assistance in the event of a student wishing to remain in the UK after the normal scholarship period pending an appeal against an academic decision, or for any other reason. In such cases, no additional financial obligation on any of the parties is assumed or implied.
Applicants are expected:
Applicants will not be considered if :
A preference will go towards applicants who have not previously studied outside of their home country.
How can I apply?
You should complete the Scholarship Application form and the University’s ‘Application for Admission as a Postgraduate Student’ form.The University’s application form can be downloaded at http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/applications/. You should also provide copies of the other documents listed on page 1 of the application form. The completed forms and other documents must be received by your local British Council office by 6 February 2010 at the latest (see below for address and contact details). Please note that each applicant is requested to submit one original application form and two further copies.
You are strongly advised to discuss your application with your Dean or Academic Supervisor to ensure, for example, that you will have official leave to study in the UK if your application is successful.
How does the selection procedure work?
Who should I contact if I have any questions?
Application form can either be downloaded, or collected from the British Council office. 2 February 2010.
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