ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ International Scholarship
About the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ International Scholarship
ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ are pleased to offer a small number of competitive scholarships for new applicant international fee-paying students.
How much are the scholarship?
The scholarship is worth £3000 and is granted as a reduction of the tuition fee. It is not possible to use a scholarship as payment towards any deposit required for your programme. The scholarship is payable for one single-year of study, and students cannot reapply in subsequent years.
Who is eligible to apply?
Scholarship applications are accepted from applicants who have applied for a course taught on campus at ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ, Edinburgh on an Undergraduate or taught Postgraduate degree programme. Applicants do not have to have been made an offer or accepted their place at the time of application. Applicants must be self-funding (i.e. not funded by a sponsor), and on a programme with an international tuition fee of more than £12,500 per year.
When must I apply by?
- Students starting in September should apply by 31 March before the start of the degree
- Students starting in January should apply by 31 October before the start of the degree
How do I apply and how is my application assessed?
To apply for the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ International scholarship you must complete this online form. In particular you should complete a supporting statement of between 500 and 1000 words.
You should include in this statement
- Your reasons for choosing your degree programme AND how this particular course would be of benefit to you in your future career
- Your interest in studying at ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ, and/or in Scotland
- Information on any noteworthy academic or professional achievements to-date
- A description of the positive financial impact that the scholarship would have on you (e.g. you may wish to provide information on your typical income and any financial commitments that you have)
- Any other matter which you may consider to be relevant to your application
NO additional documentation (e.g. CV’s, references or statements) will be considered and should not be sent. Your university application form will not be used as part of the decision making process. The statement will be assessed by a panel and applicants will be notified of a decision after the closing date and the scholarship panel have met.
If you have any questions about the scholarships available please do not hesitate to contact international@qmu.ac.uk
We are now closed for Scholarship applications for January 2025. We continue to welcome applications from those who have applied to study with us in September 2025, and will communicate decisions as soon as we can after the initial deadline of 31st March 2025
