School of Mathematics Masters Scholarships

The School of Mathematics is offering a number of scholarships for students applying to study a Masters programme in Mathematics. These scholarships cover up to 50% of the programme fee. These awards will be based on academic merit and available to applicants domiciled in the eligible countries.

Scholarships will be offered as either: 

  • 50% discount on programme fees

or

  • 25% discount on programme fees

Scholarships will be paid directly towards programme fees, and the level of discount offered will be based on academic merit.


The scholarships will be awarded to new applicants who have applied for admission to a postgraduate taught Masters programme of study in the School of Mathematics commencing in September 2026.

Both applicants for full-time and part-time study programmes are eligible for this award. 

Students who are domiciled in any of the following countries are eligible to apply for the scholarship:

  • United Kingdom (i.e. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland)
  • All EU countries
  • Canada
  • India
  • Iran
  • Malaysia
  • Mexico
  • Thailand
  • Turkey
  • United States of America

The scholarships are competitive and based on academic merit. Applicants must have, or expect to obtain, the equivalent of a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level. See international entry requirements here.


The scholarships have two selection rounds. The deadline for the first selection round is 23:59 (UK Time) on 1st April 2026, and the deadline for the second selection round is 23:59 (UK Time) on 1st June 2026. You can apply to the scholarship only once per admissions cycle.

Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application.

In order to gain access to the scholarship application system applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh. Please note that, following the submission of an application for admission, it can take up to five working days for all system checks to be completed and access to be granted. We highly recommend you apply for the scholarship well in advance of the scholarship deadline date should you encounter any technical difficulties with your application which need resolved.

The online scholarship application form is located in EUCLID and can be accessed via MyEd - our web based information portal at: https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk

When logging in to MyEd, you will need your University User Name (UUN) and password. If you require assistance, please go to: http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance

Further guidance on applying for scholarships as a registered student can be found here: Applying for a scholarship | Student Systems | Student Administration

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Scholarships System FAQs for Applicants (511.17 KB / PDF)


Students applying in the first selection round will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of April. Students applying in the second selection round will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of June.


Lynsey Aitken, Student Recruitment Manager, lynsey.aitken@ed.ac.uk


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