Displaced Student Scholarship

Before you apply: Please read the terms and conditions of the Displaced Student Scholarship (https://global.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-07/Terms%20and%20conditions.pdf). Complete the scholarship application form to determine whether you meet all of the eligibility criteria for the scholarship.

To be eligible to apply for the scholarship, you must meet the following four criteria: Immigration status You must have one of the following statuses to apply. Asylum Seeker a person who has made a claim within the UK for refugee status (this includes submission of a fresh claim and in the appeals process) Refugee Status a person granted protection, and meets the criteria of a refugee set out in Article 1 of the 1951 Refugee Convention Humanitarian Protection a person granted protection who does not fit the criteria of a refugee within Article 1 of the 1951 Refugee Convention Limited leave to remain on grounds of seeking protection a person seeking protection, for example, trafficked persons and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children who have reached majority age Indefinite leave to remain issued within the last 12 months Indefinite leave to remain must have been granted under one of the above categories Leave under a Resettlement scheme a person with Leave under: UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (Homes for Ukraine) Ukraine Family Scheme Dependant of any of the above status groups a person with ‘in line’ or ‘dependent’ status 2. Level of education You must meet the academic entry requirements for your chosen degree programme. We will not accept applications from people educated to PhD level. In addition, if you already have a postgraduate taught degree from a UK higher education institution, you are not eligible for 25/26 entry. 3. Diversity & Equity Diversity and equity are central to the success of this programme; therefore, we will work to ensure a balanced programme with a diverse mix of genders and nationalities. 4. You must be a UK resident Applicants must reside in the UK at the time of their application and be prepared to relocate to Edinburgh (or a commutable distance from Edinburgh) if their application is successful. We define a commutable distance as: being within a 60-mile radius of the University of Edinburgh you can travel to the University by car, bus or train to attend your classes. Please visit the link: (https://global.ed.ac.uk/education-beyond-borders/displaced-student-scholarship/how-to-apply). There are two stages to applying for a Displaced Student Scholarship. Please see Guidance document for further information on how to apply. Document Education Beyond Borders .

Accepts transfer credit.