School of Divinity Postgraduate masters programmes

The University of Edinburgh School of Divinity offers a range of postgraduate Masters scholarships for entry to the School of Divinity. The School says the awards are for outstanding candidates.

The scholarships are for new applicants to postgraduate taught Masters or Masters by Research degree programmes in the School of Divinity. They apply to UK and overseas applicants studying full-time, part-time, or by online distance learning.

Awards range from full fees to half fees and are deducted automatically from tuition fees. The School says award holders are expected to take an active role in the postgraduate community and present their work to the wider student and staff body during the award period. Awards last for one academic year. Students on programmes longer than one year may apply, but the funding covers one year only. All applicants are notified of the outcome by the end of June 2026.

• New applicants to a postgraduate taught Masters or Masters by Research degree programme at the School of Divinity.
• The programme must commence in September 2026.
• Both taught Masters and Masters by Research programmes are eligible.
• UK applicants are eligible.
• Overseas applicants are eligible.
• Applicants may study full-time.
• Applicants may study part-time.
• Applicants may study by online distance learning.
• Applicants must have, or expect to obtain, the equivalent of a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level.

• Tuition fee support ranging from full fees to half fees.
• The award is deducted automatically from tuition fees.
• Support lasts for one academic year.

1. Apply for admission to a postgraduate taught Masters or Masters by Research degree programme in the School of Divinity.
2. Submit a scholarship application for the School of Divinity Postgraduate Masters Scholarships.
3. Wait for the outcome, which the School says will be sent to all applicants by the end of June 2026.

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