Scholarships

The MSc is eligible for funding from a variety of external bodies and the University itself. A full list of available scholarships and awards can be found on the University's Scholarships website but selected ones are shown below.

University of Edinburgh Master's Scholarships

UK/EU Master's Scholarships
Eight scholarships will be available to UK/EU students who have been accepted to study on a full-time Master's programme in any discipline. Candidates will require a first-class honours degree or overseas equivalent in order to be considered. The scholarship will amount to £3,000 deducted from the tuition fee. Further details can be found at: http://www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/uk/ukeu.htm

UK/EU Postgraduate Adult Returner Bursaries
Six bursaries with a maximum value of £3,000 will be offered to mature postgraduate UK/EU students returning to higher education. The bursary will be available to help towards the cost of registered or formal childcare, particularly for single parents. Further details can be found at:
http://www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/uk/returner_bursary.htm

The University of Edinburgh International Master's Scholarships
The Unversity will offer Master's scholarships for students from a number of international countries. The scholarship will amount to £3,000 deducted from the tuition fee. Full details can be found at:
http://www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/internat/masters.htm

Scholarships from External Bodies

The university has a number of scholarships provided by the Iberdrola Foundation which amount to covering tuition fees plus a maintenance allowance of £1,200 per month. Applications should be made by February 29th 2012. For more information about the scholarships and how to apply, please visit http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding/postgraduate/uk-eu/science-engineeering/scottishpower

EPSRC Collaborative Training Account
The University was granted in previous years additional postgraduate funding from the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) through the Collaborative Training Account (CTA) scheme which supports links of postgraduate training programmes with the workplace. The studentships are aimed at UK/EU students only. In 2007/2008 we were able to partially or fully refund the tuition fees for all eligible UK/EU students. The allocation for the coming academic year is not yet known. If funds are awarded, a preliminary allocation will be done in July and if any of the allocated studentships are not taken up, an additional allocation will be made in September immediately prior to the start of the new academic year. There is no need to apply for the studentships; all eligible UK/EU candidates will be automatically considered.

Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS)
The Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) allocates a number of postgraduate studentships to eligible MSc students on specified courses. In 2009/10, the MSc was allocated 2 studentships which cover tuition fees of elibible applicants (normally Scottish residents). Eligibility criteria can be found at the postgraduate page on the SAAS website. All eligible applicants should indicate this on their application as well as sending an appropriate email to pgtaught@see.ed.ac.uk. The studentships will be allocated in summer, with the main criterion being academic performance to date, and the successful candidates assisted in applying directly to SAAS.

Iberdrola Foundation Scholarship
Up to 14 scholarships will be available to students of Spanish, British and US nationality in 2011-2012 session for postgraduate study in Energy and Environment area. Provided by the Iberdrola Foundation, these are available for study on the MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems. Each scholarship covers tuition fees plus a maintenance allowance.  Scottish Power, on behalf of Iberdrola, have identified three UK institutions whom they are seeking applications from - Imperial, Strathclyde and Edinburgh.  Further details, including the online scholarship application, can be found on the Scholarships website at: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding/postgraduate/uk-eu/other-funding/iberdrola  Following the application deadline of 14.00 on 31 March 2011, Iberdrola and Scottish Power will assess the applications and candidates will be called for an interview, taking place in May/June 2011.

Panasonic Trust Fellowships
The MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems is one of a select group of UK Masters courses that are eligible for the Panasonic Trust Fellowships scheme administered by the Royal Academy of Engineering. To be eligible for the £8,000 award applicants must be a UK citizen, be qualified to degree level in engineering or a related discipline, have membership at any grade of an engineering institution and have some industrial experience. Further details are available on the Panasonic Trust website: http://www.panasonictrust.net/fellowships/default.aspx  Deadline dates: All applications must be submitted in a completed form by 28 July 2011. Applicants who are subsequently shortlisted will be notified of their interview times by 8 August 2011. Final interviews will take place at Panasonic’s offices in Bracknell on 18 & 19 August 2011.

The e8 Sustainable Energy Development Scholarship
The e8 scholarship supports outstanding students from developing countries and economies in transition undertaking Masters level study in sustainable energy development. Further details via the University's Scholarships site.

Scottish International Scholarship Programme
For Masters qualifications in Scottish higher education institutions with applications for science and technology and creative industries given priority. Eligible students will be from China, India, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Further details via Scotland Scholarship site.

Chevening Scholarship
Overseas students may apply to their local office of the British Council for a Chevening Scholarship.

World Bank Scholarship and Fellowship Programs
The Programs provide opportunities for graduate studies leading to master's degree in development-related fields for mid-career professionals from eligible World Bank member countries. Further details at: http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships/.

Schools Competition Act Settlement Trust
The Schools Competition Act Settlement Trust (SCAST) was established in November 2006 following the settlement of a Competition Act inquiry by the Office of Fair Trading into the exchange of fee information by 50 schools in the independent schools sector. Significant sums (2008/09: £600,000) are available to support the further education of students who are former pupils from the 50 schools. At least £140,000 of that will be specifically reserved to support postgraduate or second degree study. Further information on the applicable schools is available on the SCAST website.

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