Postgraduate scholarship

We offer up to 30 scholarships to displaced people to study on a full-time postgraduate programme at the University of Edinburgh, starting in September 2025. Applications will open on 2 December 2024 and close on 3 February 2025.

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Before starting your scholarship application, you must read through the information on this checklist so you understand how the scholarship works.

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An information session on the Education Beyond Borders Postgraduate Scholarship took place on 10 January 2025. A recording of the information session is now available to watch. Applicants are strongly advised to view before applying.

An overview of the scholarship funding is allocated in addition to any other government financial support you may be eligible for.

You must read the scholarship terms and conditions carefully before you apply.

Find out about the eligible postgraduate degree courses you can take with the Education Beyond Borders scholarship and how to apply for a course.

The application process for the Education Beyond Borders Scholarship has five stages. You must complete each stage by the relevant deadline.

When you become a student in Edinburgh, you are responsible for managing your living costs, so estimating your expected expenditures and planning a realistic budget is a good idea.

If you need any help or support, the Education Beyond Borders team are happy to help.