Higgs Scholarships

The School of Physics and Astronomy is offering twelve scholarships to applicants who have applied to study either the MSc Theoretical Physics, MSc Mathematical Physics, MSc Particle and Nuclear Physics or MSc in Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences for the 2025-2026 academics session.

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Awards

We are offering 12 scholarships, for the sum of £10.000 each.  These awards will be tenable for one academic year and will be deducted from the tuition fee.

Eligibility

Applicants must have applied to study full-time on either the MSc Theoretical Physics, MSc Mathematical Physics, MSc Particle and Nuclear Physics or MSc in Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences programmes of study commencing in academic year 2025-2026.

Criteria

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Financial need may also be considered, especially where the award of a Scholarship will be key for enabling a student to take up the offer of a place on our MSc programme.

Applying

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 and password.  If you require assistance, please go to http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance

The application deadline will be 23:59 BST on Monday 16th June 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Please note, shortlisted candidates may be contacted by the School for further questions.

Notification

All applicants will be notified of the outcome by 16th July 2025. 

Contact

Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator - Irene Mariani