Education Beyond Borders Postgraduate Scholarship
About this opportunity
Applications are open for the Education Beyond Borders Postgraduate Scholarship for 2026/2027.
We welcome applications from individuals from displaced backgrounds, who currently reside in the UK, planning to start at the University of Edinburgh in September 2026.
Successful applicants must secure an offer to study with the University and meet the language requirements for their chosen degree programme. They will take a FREE English language proficiency test from our external provider if needed.
Application deadline: 17 February at 5pm.
We encourage anyone planning to apply to carefully read the guidance on our webpages and attend our information session on 13 January 2026:
Postgraduate Scholarship – Education Beyond Borders: https://global.ed.ac.uk/education-beyond-borders/postgraduate-scholarship
Information session sign up form: https://global.ed.ac.uk/education-beyond-borders/postgraduate-scholarship/scholarship-information-session
Level of Study
- Master’s - Taught
Eligibility
Asylum seeker, Refugee, Humanitarian protection, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain, Ukraine or Afghan Schemes, Other forms of sanctuary (including Calais Leave, Section 67 Leave, UASC leave and Stateless Leave)
Additional notes about eligibility criteria
In addition to eligibility criteria around immigration status, we have eligibility criteria for:
– Level of education: You must meet the academic entry requirements for your chosen degree programme. We will not accept applications from people educated to PhD level. In addition, if you already have a postgraduate taught degree from a UK higher education institution, you are not eligible for 26/27 entry.
– Diversity and Equity: Diversity and equity are central to the success of this programme; therefore, we will work to ensure a balanced programme with a diverse mix of genders and nationalities.
– You must be a UK resident: Applicants must reside in the UK at the time of their application and be prepared to relocate to Edinburgh (or a commutable distance from Edinburgh – up to 60 miles) if their application is successful.
For more detail on eligibility criteria for this scholarship, visit: https://global.ed.ac.uk/education-beyond-borders/postgraduate-scholarship/eligibility
What is included in this opportunity?
- Fee Waiver (no fees)
- Full bursary (study costs and full living costs)
- Partial bursary (study costs and partial living costs)
- English language provision
Types of study available
- Full-time
Additional details about application process
1. Pre-application preparation. Read all content on website, including Terms and Conditions, Financial Guidance and Eligibility Criteria. Make sure you attend/watch the Information Session.
2. Apply for the scholarship. Ensure you have read everything carefully, once you have done this you will be able to click the link to apply for the scholarship. DEADLINE: 17TH FEBRUARY 2025, 5pm.
3. Apply for your academic programme. You must apply for your academic programme by 3RD MARCH 2025 to be eligible for this scholarship.
4. Following this you will receive notification if you have been shortlisted or rejected.
5. Those on final shortlist will be invited to interview.
6. Successful candidates who have the condition of English language proficiency for their academic programme will be offered a FREE English with an external provider.
Number of places available
20
Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?
No
On-going opportunity
Yes
For further questions contact Iona Campbell
Email Us educationbeyondborders@ed.ac.uk
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