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India Merit Scholarship

University of Edinburgh

A University of Edinburgh scholarship specifically for academically gifted students applying from India for eligible on-campus postgraduate taught Master’s programmes in 2026/27.

Partially FundedUKPostgraduateMerit
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Full Description

The University of Edinburgh India Merit Scholarship provides a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for eligible Postgraduate Taught Master’s students domiciled in India during the 2026/27 academic year. Eligible applicants must hold and firmly accept an unconditional offer, have international fee status, be self-funded or partially self-funded, and meet the published academic criteria.

Benefits

£5,000 tuition fee reduction
Direct tuition fee support
Access to University of Edinburgh postgraduate study
India-specific international scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Domiciled in India at the time of application
International fee status
Firmly accept an unconditional offer for an eligible full-time on-campus PGT Master’s programme
Meet the published Indian academic grade threshold
Be fully or partially self-funded

Required Documents

University of Edinburgh application
Academic transcripts
Degree certificate
Unconditional offer
Identity or nationality evidence

Application Process

  1. Apply for an eligible University of Edinburgh PGT Master’s programme
  2. Meet the academic entry requirements
  3. Receive an unconditional offer
  4. Firmly accept the offer and complete any required deposit
  5. Receive automatic scholarship consideration if eligible

Important Information

The scholarship is specifically for students starting in the 2026/27 academic year.
The award is £5,000 toward tuition fees for the first year only.
No separate scholarship application is required for eligible unconditional offer holders.
Funding£5,000 tuition fee reduction
CountryUK
Study LevelPostgraduate
CategoryMerit
EligibilityStudents domiciled in India with international fee status who hold an unconditional offer for an eligible full-time on-campus Postgraduate Taught Master’s programme at the University of Edinburgh and meet the published academic threshold.
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