Edinburgh Global Scholarship
The University of Edinburgh is one of the UK's leading research universities and a member of the Russell Group, consistently ranked among the world's top 40. It runs a range of Global / international postgraduate scholarships — partial tuition awards (commonly around £5,000, with some schools' or subject-specific awards larger) for talented non-UK students entering eligible taught Master's programmes. These are merit-based, competitive, and assessed on academic record; they reduce but do not eliminate international tuition, so treat them as a partial fee reduction. For Sri Lankan applicants, Edinburgh is prestigious and selective: a first-class or strong upper-second (2:1) Bachelor's from a recognised Sri Lankan university is the competitive base, and English-medium degrees ease the language requirement. Because scheme names, values, and eligible programmes change each cycle, confirm the current scholarship list and deadlines on the University of Edinburgh scholarships search.
September 2026 intake: many Edinburgh scholarship deadlines fall in spring 2026 (often a single fixed date) — check the scholarship search on ed.ac.uk
University of Edinburgh
University-funded
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Value
~£5,000 fee reduction (scheme-dependent)
Duration
1-year taught Master's
Basis
Merit — eligible programmes only
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
University of Edinburgh — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.
How you are considered
Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.
What it covers
Partial fee reduction — commonly around £5,000 (scheme-dependent). This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.
Where we come in
We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.
fact_check Eligibility Criteria
International (Non-UK) Fee Status
The Global/international awards target non-UK students liable for overseas tuition. Sri Lankan citizens are eligible. Home (UK) students apply via different schemes.
Strong Bachelor's Degree
Typically a UK 2:1 (upper-second) minimum, with first-class strongly preferred for competitive awards. A first-class honours from a recognised Sri Lankan university is competitive; selection compares applicants within the eligible cohort.
Admission to an Eligible Master's
You must hold or be securing an offer for an eligible Edinburgh taught Master's programme. Not all programmes participate in every scheme, and some schools run their own named awards — check eligibility for your course.
English Proficiency
Typically IELTS 6.5–7.0 (with minimum component scores) depending on programme. Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium degree programmes may qualify via an MOI letter — confirm acceptance with Edinburgh admissions.
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Apply for admission to Edinburgh
Submit your Master's application via the University of Edinburgh portal with transcripts, degree certificate, references, personal statement, and English evidence. Apply early — scholarship eligibility usually requires an application/offer first.
Apply for the scholarship
Use the University's scholarship search to identify awards you qualify for, then apply via the dedicated scholarship application (often a single annual deadline). Some awards are automatic; many require a separate form.
Merit-based selection
Edinburgh assesses eligible applicants on academic merit and awards a limited number of partial fee reductions per scheme.
Accept and apply for the UK Student visa
Accept your place and scholarship, obtain your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa, showing tuition, scholarship, and maintenance funds. Start as soon as your CAS is issued.
Why University of Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is a world top-40 research university and a Russell Group member, strong across informatics, AI, medicine, business, and the humanities, in one of Europe's most beautiful capital cities. Its global reputation and research depth make it a flagship UK destination for Sri Lankan postgraduates.
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