Application timelines

Application timelines for the 2025/26 on-campus and online postgraduate scholarship with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Edinburgh.

Application Timeline 2025/26

1 October 2024, 10am UK timeApplications Open
31 October 2024, 5pm UK time

All applicants must have completed the first stage of the application – the Declaration and Eligibility Assessment. 

The SM Apply system will not permit new applications after 31 October 5pm.

8 November 2024, 5pm UK time  Applications close 
Mid-November 2024 – January 2025 University committees assess all submitted eligible applications
Early February 2025All applicants are notified on the outcome of their applications 
Early February 2025On-campus applicants invited to Interview
Mid FebruaryOnline applicants invited to Interview
Mid-February to March 2025On-campus applicant interviews take place 
End February to mid-March 2025Online applicant interviews take place 
Mid -March 2025On-campus applicant interview outcomes will be announced 
End of March 2025Online applicant interview outcomes will be announced
March –August 2025Support provided through admission and immigration process to on-campus applicants
April – August 2025Support provided for admission processes to online applicants
September 2025Academic programme starts 

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