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Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarship
£5,000 a year towards tuition, renewable for the full duration of the degree
- Funder
- University of Edinburgh
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
Edinburgh awards a set number of Global Undergraduate Scholarships each year to international students paying overseas fees, worth £5,000 annually for the whole degree.
The award is competitive and considers both academic merit and financial need, so a strong personal statement about circumstances matters as much as grades.
🗓️ Deadline
Applications typically close in early April for a September start — check the current cycle
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Holding an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at Edinburgh
- Classified as an overseas fee-paying student
- Strong academic record — typically the top band of the entry requirements
- Demonstrable financial need is taken into account
- Open to applicants of any nationality
How to apply
- Apply for your undergraduate programme through UCAS first
- Complete the separate scholarship application through the university's funding portal
- Submit the supporting financial information requested in the form
- Applications are assessed after the UCAS equal-consideration deadline
- Outcomes are typically communicated in late spring for September entry
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Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarship cover?
£5,000 a year towards tuition, renewable for the full duration of the degree. Edinburgh awards a set number of Global Undergraduate Scholarships each year to international students paying overseas fees, worth £5,000 annually for the whole degree.
Who is eligible for the Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarship?
Core requirements are: Holding an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at Edinburgh; Classified as an overseas fee-paying student; Strong academic record — typically the top band of the entry requirements; Demonstrable financial need is taken into account; Open to applicants of any nationality. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarship deadline?
Applications typically close in early April for a September start — check the current cycle. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.