Jean Kennoway Howells Scholarship at University of Edinburgh 2026

The Jean Kennoway Howells Scholarship is available for taught masters programmes offered by the Reid School of Music.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 6, 2026
• Value£15,000
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Edinburgh
• City to studyEdinburgh
• School to studyUniversity of Edinburgh
• Course to studyMusic
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

£15,000

Requirements

The scholarship will be awarded to new applicants who have applied for admission to a full-time postgraduate taught Masters programme of study within the Reid School of Music commencing in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit, the Jean Kennoway Howells Scholarship requires candidates to have, or expect to obtain, a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level or the international equivalent.

If wishing to commence a new programme of study in September 2026 you must ensure that you have fully completed and submitted your Masters programme application for admission using the University's online system by no later than 23rd March 2026.

• How to apply for postgraduate study

Scholarship applications from prospective students which are not supported by a fully completed PG programme application and not submitted by the deadlines above will not be considered for funding.

Please note: This scholarship cannot be held alongside any other ECA or University of Edinburgh scholarship funding

Selection Process

All applicants will be notified of the outcome by the end of June 2026.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• In order to gain access to the scholarship application system applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh. Please note that, following the submission of an application for admission, it can take up to five working days for all system checks to be completed and access to be granted. We highly recommend you apply for the scholarship well in advance of the scholarship deadline date should you encounter any technical difficulties with your application which need resolved.
• The online scholarship application form is located in EUCLID and can be accessed via MyEd - our web based information portal at: https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk
• When logging in to MyEd, you will need your University User Name (UUN) and password. If you require assistance, please go to: http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance
• Further guidance on applying for scholarships as a registered student can be found here: Applying for a scholarship | Student Systems | Student Administration

Please note: The Personal Statement for your scholarship application should clearly state why you are applying for this scholarship, what benefit the scholarship will have for your studies, how your previous study and/or professional experience have prepared you for this Masters programme and your thoughts on how you might demonstrate citizenship and community engagement within ECA whilst on programme.

For more details, visit University of Edinburgh Scholarship webpage