Funding for new Masters students

Find out which University and external awards might be available for your programme and how loans can help finance your study.

Masters funding is exceptionally competitive and we advise you to apply for all possible funding you are eligible for. 

If you are a University of Edinburgh alumni you may be eligible for a 10% discount on your tuition fees. Please check the Tuition fee discount page for more information.

 

You can see more funding opportunities on the University's postgraduate study funding page.

Information on the School Masters scholarship application process for 2025/26 entry.

The Charles Mackie Scholarship will not run for academic year 2026-2027.

Information on the ESRC Studentship

The Fennell Masters Scholarship will not run for academic year 2026-2027.

Applications for the academic year 2024/25 are now closed.

Information on the Edinburgh Global Online Masters Scholarships

The Kerr-Fry awards are for graduates of the University of Edinburgh who are also a former student of George Watson's College.