International students can apply for the Ailie Donald Scholarship 2025 to fund their Master’s study in English or Linguistics at the University of Edinburgh. Apply below:
When is the Application Deadline?
The application deadline is 23:59 GMT on June 2, 2025.
Tell Me About The University of Edinburgh Ailie Donald Masters Scholarship:
The Ailie Donald Scholarship is awarded to support postgraduate Master’s study in English and/or Historical Linguistics at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences. The scholarship covers the UK tuition fee level for MSc study during the 2025–2026 academic year. It is automatically deducted from tuition fees and aims to support energetic postgraduate students who actively engage with the university’s academic community by presenting their work during the award period.
Which Fields are Eligible?
The eligible fields of study are English Language and Linguistics, including:
- MSc English Language
- MSc by Research English Language
- MSc Linguistics
- MSc by Research Linguistics
Type:
Masters scholarship
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Who can Apply for the University of Edinburgh Ailie Donald Masters Scholarship?
Also, applicants must:
- Be accepted for admission on one of the eligible MSc or MSc by Research programs within the School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences at the University of Edinburgh.
- Hold or expect to obtain a First Class Honours degree or the international equivalent at undergraduate level.
- Preference will be given to applicants for MSc by Research programs and graduates of the University of Edinburgh.
How are Applicants Selected?
The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit.
Required documents
Applications are submitted through the university’s online system, so applicants will need to provide:
- Proof of admission to the eligible MSc program
- Academic transcripts demonstrating academic merit (e.g., First Class Honours degree or equivalent)
- Scholarship application form completed via the EUCLID system on MyEd
Which Countries Are Eligible?
All countries
Where will the Award be Taken?
University of Edinburgh, UK.
How Many Awards?
One
What is the Benefit of the University of Edinburgh Ailie Donald Masters Scholarship?
The scholarship covers the UK tuition fee level for MSc study. Applicants who must pay international tuition fees will be liable for the difference between the UK rate and the international rate
How Long Will the Award Last?
One year
How to Apply:
Applicants must apply through the online scholarship application form located in EUCLID, accessible via the MyEd portal at https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk. Further guidance on applying for scholarships as a registered student can be found on the University of Edinburgh website.