The University of Edinburgh Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme is a joint initiative between the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and UK universities, including the University of Edinburgh, to jointly support scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom.

• Table of Content
• About University of Edinburgh
• Uniiversity Of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Uniiversity Of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship
• Requirements for Uniiversity Of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Uniiversity Of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh is the sixth oldest university in the UK and the oldest civic foundation in the English-speaking world. Today, the University is home to over 45,000 students spread across five campuses around the city. These campuses also house some of the world’s most important collections, including art, musical instruments, natural history, geology, anatomy, rare books and manuscripts.  90% of their research was recently deemed world leading or internationally excellent and they have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize five times. As w... continue reading

Uniiversity Of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship

• Category Internship
• SponsorUniversity of Edinburgh
• City to study Edinburgh
• School to study University of Edinburgh
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline December 14, 2023

Aim and Benefits of Uniiversity Of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship

The award is financed jointly by the University of Edinburgh and DfID. The award will cover:

• All tuition fees;
• Air fare to and from the United Kingdom;
• Expenses for accommodation and maintenance.

Requirements for Uniiversity Of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship Qualification

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

• Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country
• Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
• Be available to start their academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2024
• By September 2024, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree (2:2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)
• Not have studied or worked for more than one (academic) year or more in a high-income country
• Be unable to afford to study in the UK university without this Scholarship
• Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format

Interview date, Process and Venue for Uniiversity Of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship

All applicants will be informed of the result of their application by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.

It is anticipated that results will be available by the end of July 2024.

Application Deadline

December 14, 2023

How to Apply

Application for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme should be made through the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission’s Electronic Application System (EAS).

For more details, visit University Of Edinburgh website.