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.

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.


Applicants must have applied to study full-time on one of the following Masters Programmes of study commencing in academic year 2025-2026:


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.


Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application.

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

Further guidance on applying for scholarships as a registered student can be found here: Applying for a scholarship through MyEd

The application deadline is 23:59 (BST) on Monday 16th June 2025.

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

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Scholarships System FAQs for Applicants (511.17 KB / PDF)


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


Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator - Irene Mariani


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