University of Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarship
A merit-based scholarship worth £5,000 per year for international undergraduate students admitted to full-time degree programs at the University of Edinburgh, paid directly to support living costs.
Quick Facts
Status
Applications OpenFunding
Partial FundingDeadline
Scholarship application typically opens alongside admission and closes in spring (varies by year; check current cycle dates)
Country
United KingdomAbout the University of Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarship
The University of Edinburgh, one of the UK's oldest and most research-intensive universities, offers the Global Undergraduate Scholarship to international fee-status applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and are accepted for full-time admission to an undergraduate degree programme. The award directly supports the cost of living in Edinburgh rather than tuition.
Each scholarship is worth £5,000 per year, paid directly to the recipient in installments as a contribution toward living costs, and it is tenable for the full duration of the degree programme provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress each year.
Eligible applicants are those with nationality outside the UK and Ireland (i.e., paying international fees) who have already applied for admission to an Edinburgh undergraduate programme; the scholarship application itself is a separate step accessed after receiving or applying for an offer, via the university's dedicated scholarship application portal.
Edinburgh also periodically opens subject-specific and donor-funded scholarships alongside the Global Undergraduate Scholarship, such as mathematics-focused or newly launched access scholarships, so applicants should check the full undergraduate scholarships listing for additional opportunities they may qualify for beyond this flagship award.
As a member of the Russell Group and consistently ranked among the world's top 50 universities, Edinburgh offers strong programs across sciences, humanities, medicine, and business, with a large and well-established international and Pakistani student community in the city.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Direct cash contribution toward living costs rather than a tuition-only discount, giving students more flexibility
Renewable for the full degree, providing predictable multi-year support
Access to a top-50 global university with strong programs across virtually every discipline
Historic city location with a large, established South Asian and Pakistani student community
Can often be combined with other Edinburgh scholarships for additional support
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in United Kingdom
The UK remains one of the top three destinations for Pakistani undergraduate students, and Scottish universities like Edinburgh offer competitive scholarships to offset the relatively high cost of tuition and living for international students.
Eligibility Requirements
4 requirements
Documents Checklist
4 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Step 1: Apply for undergraduate admission to the University of Edinburgh through UCAS.
Step 2: Once you have applied for or received an offer, access the Global Undergraduate Scholarship application via the university's scholarship portal.
Step 3: Submit the scholarship application with any required supporting statements before the published deadline.
Step 4: Await the scholarship decision, typically communicated after or alongside your admission decision.
Step 5: If awarded, maintain satisfactory academic progress each year to continue receiving the £5,000 annual payment.
Application Timeline
September
UCAS applications open
January 15 (typical UK deadline)
UCAS deadline
Varies, generally opens after offer and closes in spring
Scholarship application window
Late spring/early summer
Scholarship decisions
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Apply for admission as early as possible, since the scholarship application typically opens only after you have an offer or application on file
Check the exact scholarship deadline each cycle on Edinburgh's Registry Services page, as it can shift year to year
Highlight academic achievements and any awards or competitions in your scholarship application, since selection is merit-based
Review the full list of Edinburgh undergraduate scholarships, since subject-specific or donor scholarships may offer additional funding
Ensure predicted grades submitted with your UCAS application are as strong and well-documented as possible
Contact the Student Funding office directly with questions about combining this award with other scholarships
Important Links & Contacts
🔗 Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions - click any to expand
£5,000 per year, paid directly to the student toward living costs, renewable for the duration of the degree.
International (non-UK/Ireland) applicants accepted for full-time undergraduate study at Edinburgh with outstanding academic performance.
Yes, you must apply for undergraduate admission first, then submit a separate scholarship application via Edinburgh's funding portal.
Yes, provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress throughout the degree.
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