Before starting your scholarship application, you must read through the information on this checklist so you understand how the scholarship works.
The checklist will help you navigate the scholarship's eligibility criteria, understand which degree courses you can study with the scholarship and explain how the funding works.
You must understand all our terms and conditions before you apply.
To be eligible to apply for the scholarship, you must meet the following four criteria:
You must have one of the following statuses to apply.
| Asylum Seeker | a person who has made a claim within the UK for refugee status (this includes submission of a fresh claim and in the appeals process) |
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| Refugee Status | a person granted protection, and meets the criteria of a refugee set out in Article 1 of the 1951 Refugee Convention |
| Humanitarian Protection | a person granted protection who does not fit the criteria of a refugee within Article 1 of the 1951 Refugee Convention |
| Limited leave to remain on grounds of seeking protection | a person seeking protection, for example, trafficked persons and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children who have reached majority age |
| Indefinite leave to remain issued within the last 12 months | Indefinite leave to remain must have been granted under one of the above categories |
| Leave under a Resettlement scheme | a person with Leave under:
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| Dependant of any of the above status groups | a person with ‘in line’ or ‘dependent’ status |
2. 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 25/26 entry.
3. Diversity & 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.
4. 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) if their application is successful.
We define a commutable distance as:
You must apply to the University of Edinburgh for your chosen postgraduate programme. To qualify for the scholarship, you can only apply to courses that are:
You do not have to apply for admission to your chosen degree course before you apply for the scholarship, but we recommend you do.
The scholarship funds part or full UK home tuition fees, depending on your status and circumstances, plus a stipend which is in line with the UKRI minimum level.
To qualify for the scholarship, you must apply for and receive all available UK government student financial support, typically provided as a student loan.The scholarship funding will cover all remaining costs to fund your studies and living costs.
You must read the scholarship terms and conditions carefully before you apply and again before you accept a scholarship offer from us.
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.
Edinburgh is an expensive city to live in. Before applying for the scholarship, look at our budget advice to determine your financial means.
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