Application is now open for the University of Edinburgh Robertson International Scholarships. Interested applicants are encouraged to send in their applications before the deadline date.
About the University of Edinburgh and Scholarship
The University of Edinburgh stands as a venerable institution, steeped in centuries of academic excellence and intellectual contributions. Established in 1582 under the royal charter of King James VI, the university holds the distinction of being one of Scotland’s four ancient universities and is the sixth-oldest continuously operating university in the English-speaking world.
The University of Edinburgh played a pivotal role in the Scottish Enlightenment, contributing significantly to the city’s emergence as a chief intellectual center and earning it the moniker “Athens of the North.” With a rich history and a commitment to academic prowess, the university has become a prominent global player in higher education.
Edinburgh’s global standing is underscored by its impressive rankings across major university assessments, with QS, THE, and ARWU consistently placing it within the top 40 worldwide. The university is a proud member of prestigious research-intensive university associations, including the Coimbra Group, League of European Research Universities, Russell Group, Una Europa, and Universitas 21.
In the fiscal year ending 31 July 2022, the University of Edinburgh demonstrated financial robustness, boasting a total income of £1.262 billion. A significant portion, £331.6 million, was derived from research grants and contracts. Notably, the university possesses the third-largest endowment in the UK, trailing only Cambridge and Oxford.
With five main campuses spread across the city, the University of Edinburgh’s footprint includes buildings of historical and architectural significance, especially in the Old Town. The institution’s commitment to fostering a global academic community is evident in its position as the seventh-largest university in the UK by enrollment. Remarkably, it receives over 75,000 undergraduate applications annually, securing its position as the second-most popular university in the UK based on application volume.
As part of its ongoing commitment to academic excellence, the School of History, Classics, and Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh is extending a warm welcome to overseas students. To facilitate their educational journey, the school is offering up to five undergraduate scholarships, each valued at £1,000. These scholarships, tenable for the 2024/25 academic year, will be automatically deducted from tuition fees, with any remaining funds directed toward supporting living costs.
Details about University of Edinburgh Robertson International Scholarships:
Scholarship Sponsor: School of History, Classics and Archaeology/University of Edinburgh, UK
Scholarship Value: £1,000
Number of awards: 5
Study level: Undergraduate
Host Institution(s): University of Edinburgh, UK
Courses: History, Classics and Archaeology
Eligibility Criteria for the University of Edinburgh Robertson International Scholarships
Candidates are advised to meet the following requirements to be qualified for the University of Edinburgh Robertson International Scholarships:
- Candidates must be citizens of a nation other than the United Kingdom and be subject to the foreign tuition rate. For the 2024–2025 academic year, applicants must have applied through the University and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) to begin an undergraduate degree at the School of History, Classics, and Archaeology.
- Students enrolled in the program already are not eligible for the award.
Selection Criteria
- The competitive scholarship program is granted based solely on academic merit.
- The results of applications will be sent to applicants by the end of July 2024.
Application Procedure for the University of Edinburgh Robertson International Scholarships
The scholarship application portal can only be used by applicants who have already filed an admissions application to the University of Edinburgh. Please be advised that access may not be granted until after the completion of all system checks, which could take up to five working days after an application for admission has been submitted.
The online scholarship application form can be found in EUCLID and accessed at https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk, the web-based information portal.
You will need your University username and password to access MyEd. Please visit http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance if you need assistance. Please go to apply for admission if you haven’t already. You will then obtain your university username and password.
Contact:
Alex Solomon- Head of Student Support and Experience (HCA)
The Submission Deadline is: May 1, 2024
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