University of Edinburgh Awards

Alice Brown PhD Scholarship

Follow in the footsteps of one of Scotland’s most influential modern figures in social and political science with this six-year part-time PhD scholarship.

Chrystal Macmillan PhD Scholarship

This scholarship supports students who aspire to influence social change. We offer it as a three-year full-time or six-year part-time scholarship.

School of Social and Political Science PhD Scholarship

This award will support you to be part of the next generation of social science thought leaders. It is available to students researching any area within the School of Social and Political Science.

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Research Award - Social and Political Science

The College Research Student Awards scheme is designed for high-quality students applying for PhD research.

Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarship - School of Social and Political Science

The University offers this scholarship to students beginning their PhD programme in any research area within the School of Social and Political Science in the next academic year.

Nyerere Scholarship

The Centre of African Studies provides the Nyerere Scholarship for an applicant to our MSc in Africa and International Development programme. This award is available for the 2025/26 academic year and the application system closed on 28th January 2025. Click here for full details.

Scholarships