University of Edinburgh School of Divinity Postgraduate Masters Scholarships 2026

The School of Divinity at University of Edinburgh is pleased to invite applications from outstanding candidates for a range of Masters scholarships for 2026-2027 entry.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 1, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Edinburgh
• City to studyEdinburgh
• School to studyUniversity of Edinburgh
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

University of Edinburgh are offering a number of scholarships awards, ranging from full fees to half fees.

These awards will be tenable for one academic year and will be automatically deducted from your tuition fee. Please note that you will still need to fund your living costs - https://study.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-funding/living-costs

Requirements

• The scholarships will be awarded to new applicants who have applied for admission to a postgraduate taught Masters or Masters by Research degree programme of study at the School of Divinity commencing in September 2026.
• Both taught Masters and Masters by Research programmes are eligible for this award. Applications will be considered from UK/Overseas applicants wishing to study full-time/part-time/online distance learning programmes.
• Students on PG programmes longer than one year may apply but must be aware that this funding is for one year only, therefore, students are advised to budget accordingly.
• Applicants must have, or expect to obtain, the equivalent of a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level.

Selection Process

The Scholarship deadline will be 23:59 (UK Time) on Wednesday 1st April 2026. 

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application.

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

For more details, visit University of Edinburgh Scholarship webpage