Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Other eligibility requirements Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The Scholarships are awarded to outstanding scholars with leadership potential. Awards are typically for a one-year Master’s degree. Chevening Scholarships are for talented people who have been identified as potential future leaders across a wide range of fields; including politics, business, the media, civil society, religion, and academia. Applicants should be high calibre graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership. Chevening Scholars come from over 110 countries worldwide (excluding the USA and the EU), and this year the Scholarships will support approximately 700 individuals. There are over 41,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network. To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must: Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory. Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after your scholarship ends. Have at least two years of work experience (2,800 hours). Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme. Apply to three different and eligible ?UK university courses. You must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the references and education documents deadline listed on the application timeline.

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Scholarship applications are accepted from applicants who have applied for a course taught on campus at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh on an Undergraduate or taught Postgraduate degree programme. Applicants do not have to have been made an offer or accepted their place at the time of application. Applicants must be self-funding (i.e. not funded by a sponsor), and on a programme with an international tuition fee of more than £12,500 per year.

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We welcome applications from those who have applied to study with us in January 2027. We will communicate decisions as soon as we can after the initial deadline of 31st October 2026. When must I apply by? Students starting in September should apply by 31 March before the start of the degree Students starting in January should apply by 31 October before the start of the degree

Other eligibility requirements The Santander Universities Community Fund is open to all Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) students of QMU who volunteer with a local charitable organisation. Applicants are able to apply for funding of £500 towards their charity in order to support their activities.

Mature students

You need to apply separately for this scholarship