Edinburgh University has offered part-time scholarships to students from low-income countries to pursue their master’s degrees online. The scholarship will cover all tuition fees for the academic year 2024-25. Afghan and international students starting any online part-time learning Master’s program can apply for this scholarship.

The scholarship prioritizes academic merit and a compelling personal statement. Preference is for applicants without prior master’s level study experience. Read the details and apply for the offer letter at Edinburgh University to win an award.

Key Details

Level of Study: Master’s degree

 Application Deadline: 3 June 2024 (11:59 pm BST)

Result Announcement Date: Mid-July 2024

Host university: Edinburgh University

Location: Online

Funding Type: Partially Funded

Scholarship Benefits

Each scholarship covers full tuition fees for the entire duration of the program.

Eligibility Criteria

You should fulfill these criteria to apply for the Edinburgh Global Online Learning Scholarships:

• Scholarships available for online part-time Masters programs for the 2024-2025 session
• Only programs at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Descriptor Level 11 are eligible
• Some programs with “Masters” in the title may not be eligible if they are at SCQF Descriptor Level 12
• Applicants must be nationals and residents of specific countries:
  • Eligible countries are based on OECD DAC categories: ‘Least Developed Countries,’ ‘Other low-income Countries,’ and ‘Lower Middle-Income Countries’
  • Full list available at DAC List of ODA Recipients 2024-2025
• Applicants must have received an offer from the University of Edinburgh and either accepted it or intend to do so.
• Must have an excellent academic background.

Eligible Countries

Following is the list of eligible countries that can apply for this scholarship program:

Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tokelau, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Required Documents

You should prepare and submit the following required documents:

• Online application form
• Personal statement requirements for applicants:
  • Explain why you chose the University of Edinburgh for this program
  • Describe how completing the program will benefit your career and personal growth
  • Outline how you plan to contribute to your community, region, or country

How to Apply?

• Eligible applicants must submit an online scholarship application by the deadline.
• The online scholarship application form is available in EUCLID via the MyEd portal via the link below.
• Access to the scholarship application system requires prior admission to the University of Edinburgh.
• After applying for admission, gaining access to the scholarship application system may take up to five working days.
• Use your University username and password to log in.

Apply Now

For more details regarding Edinburgh Global Online Learning Scholarships, kindly visit the Edinburgh University website.

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