Muriel Smith Award

The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures at the University of Edinburgh is delighted to invite applications for a postgraduate scholarship to be awarded in 2026-2027.

We are offering one award, to cover tuition fees at the Home/EU rate. This award will be tenable for one academic year and will be deducted from your tuition fee.

All award holders are expected to be energetic members of our postgraduate community, and will engage with opportunities to present their work to the wider student and staff body during the period covered by their award.  

Applicants must be domiciled in Scotland for a minimum of four years prior to starting the degree.  Overseas applicants will be liable for the difference between the UK and Overseas fees rates.


This award will be offered to new applicants who have applied for admission to a postgraduate taught Masters or Masters by Research degree programme of study in the relevant field of study at the University commencing in September 2026.

This award will be awarded to an eligible masters student on one of the following three programmes:-

  • MSc by Research in French
  • MSc by Research in Spanish (Hispanic Studies)
  • MSc in Translation Studies - specialising in French or Spanish

Applicants must have, or expect to obtain, the equivalent of a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level.

Applications will be considered from UK/Overseas applicants wishing to study full-time/part-time programmes. All applicants will need to have been domiciled in Scotland for a minimum of four years prior to starting their degree.


Students on Postgraduate programmes must be aware that this funding is for one year only, therefore, students are advised to budget accordingly.


For 2026 entry, all eligible candidates who apply for their programme of study by Sunday 31st May 2026 will be considered. 


Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome by the end of July 2026.


Should you require further information, please contact llc.pgscholarships@ed.ac.uk


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