Edinburgh Global Online Learning Scholarships 2025 for Master’s Degree. The University of Edinburgh offers part-time scholarships for students from low-income countries to pursue their master’s degrees online. For the 2024–2025 academic year, these scholarships cover the full tuition costs. Eligible candidates include Afghan and other international students enrolled in any part-time online Master’s program.
Priority is given to applicants with strong personal statements and academic achievements, especially those without prior master’s level study experience. To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must apply to the University of Edinburgh with an offer letter.
Application Timeline and Details
- Offered by: The University of Edinburgh
- Format: Online
- Application Deadline: 3 June 2024 (11:59 pm BST)
- Announcement Date: Mid-July 2024
- Gender: Any
- Level of Study: Master’s degree
- Type: Scholarship
- Eligible Nations: Low-income countries (including Afghanistan)
- Benefits: Full tuition coverage for the duration of the program
Eligibility Criteria
- Scholarships are available for part-time online master’s programs for the 2024–2025 academic year.
- Only programs at the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Descriptor Level 11 are eligible.
- Certain “Masters” labeled programs at SCQF Descriptor Level 12 may not qualify.
- Candidates must be citizens of eligible countries as determined by the OECD DAC categories: “Lower Middle-Income Countries,” “Other Low-Income Countries,” and “Least Developed Countries.” The complete list is accessible at DAC ODA Recipients List 2024–2025
- Candidates must have received an offer from the University of Edinburgh and plan to accept it.
- Applicants must possess a strong academic background.
Required Documents
Prepare and submit the following documents:
- Online Application Form
- Personal Statement: Address the following:
- Why you chose the University of Edinburgh for your studies
- How completing the program will benefit your personal and professional development
- How you plan to contribute to your country, region, or community after completing the program
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must complete an online scholarship application by the deadline. Access the MyEd site at EUCLID to find the online scholarship application form. Note that prior admission to the University of Edinburgh is required to access the scholarship application portal. It may take up to five business days to gain access to the system after submitting an admissions application. Use your University login and password to log in.
