Tom and Maureen Fairlie Scholarship

One scholarship will be awarded to an applicant accepted onto a PGDE programme who intends to make contributions to the effective teaching of Scottish secondary school curriculum in mathematics or science-based subjects.

This scholarship awards £1,500 which is paid at the start of the academic session towards maintenance costs and is tenable for the duration of the PGDE programme, subject to satisfactory academic progress.


The scholarships will be awarded to PGDE students within Moray House School of Education and Sport who intend to teach, or develop his/her teaching of, mathematics or science-based subjects, including Design and Technology, in secondary schools, or wishes to undertake research that contributes to the development or the effective teaching of the Scottish secondary school curriculum in the areas of mathematics or science-based subject.


The scholarship is awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit with candidates also requiring to demonstrate a genuine interest and commitment to either teaching of, or development of, mathematics and science in Scottish secondary schools.

The selection panel will also take into account applicants’ personal circumstances and achievements, academically or personally, when selecting the successful candidate. 


The scholarship deadline is 22nd May 2025.

Once you have received confirmation of your fee status, you will receive a link to complete our application form. 

During the application, process you will be required to upload the following documents:

  • You will be asked to provide a supporting statement from your legal representative or the charitable body representing your case in the UK.
  • This supporting statement should provide details of your current immigration status and an indication of timescales for the Home Office decision on your asylum claim.

Your supporting documentation must be received by the scholarship deadline or your application will not be considered.


Programme directors will convene a selection committee to select the scholarship holder in June. All applicants will be notified of the outcome by the end of July 2025.


Ann MacDonald - ann.a.m.macdonald@ed.ac.uk

Miriam Kennedy – Miriam.Kennedy@ed.ac.uk


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