The Bseisu-University of Edinburgh Scholarship 2026/2027 supports refugee and displaced students from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine to pursue a full-time, on-campus Master’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) at the University of Edinburgh. Applications are open, and the deadline is 13 March 2026 at 5pm GMT.
This scholarship aims to remove financial barriers and provide academic, personal, and professional development. Therefore, if you meet the eligibility criteria, you should consider applying. The program values diversity and equity, seeking a balanced mix of genders and nationalities.
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Application Deadline: 13 March 2026 (5pm GMT)
Eligible Countries: Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine
To be taken at (country): United Kingdom
About this The Bseisu-University of Edinburgh Scholarship
Level of Study: Postgraduate Master’s (STEM, full-time, on-campus)
The scholarship is for students enrolling in eligible STEM Master’s programmes at the University’s College of Science and Engineering. It is open to those from refugee backgrounds or who are forcibly displaced, including internally displaced people. The scholarship is a partnership between the University of Edinburgh and the Amjad & Suha Bseisu Foundation.
Eligibility
- Must be a national of Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, or Palestine.
- Must have refugee or displaced status, including internal displacement.
- May be domiciled in any country outside the UK.
- Must apply for a full-time, on-campus STEM Master’s programme at the University of Edinburgh’s College of Science and Engineering.
- Must meet academic entry requirements for the chosen programme.
- Must apply for the degree programme before applying for the scholarship.
- Priority given to those without a UK undergraduate degree. If you have one, you must explain your need for support.
- Priority given to those without a postgraduate Master’s from another country. If you have one, explain why you need this additional qualification.
- Not eligible if you already hold a UK postgraduate Master’s degree or a PhD.
- Must meet English language requirements for the chosen programme. Free Oxford ELLT test available for successful candidates.
Number of Awards: 2
Value of Award: Full tuition (University of Edinburgh), £20,780 stipend (Bseisu Foundation), travel costs (visa, NHS surcharge, flights, travel accommodation)
Duration of Award: Duration of Master’s programme (typically 1 year)
Benefits
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Annual stipend of £20,780 for living expenses
- Travel costs including visa, NHS surcharge, and flights
- Academic, personal, and professional development support
- Access to university and city-wide networks
- Free English proficiency test (Oxford ELLT) for successful candidates
Required Documents
- Application form with essay responses (academic merit, interest, community impact)
- Personal statement
- Degree certificates and transcripts (if available)
- References (if required by the programme)
- Proof of English proficiency (if required)
- Certified translations (if documents are not in English)
Award Provider: University of Edinburgh (Education Beyond Borders) and Amjad & Suha Bseisu Foundation
How to Apply for The Bseisu-University of Edinburgh Scholarship
- Apply for your chosen full-time, on-campus STEM Master’s programme at the University of Edinburgh’s College of Science and Engineering. Obtain your University User Number (UUN).
- Once you have your UUN, complete the scholarship application form. You will answer short essay questions about your academic merit, interest in your field, and commitment to community impact.
- Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria and have read the scholarship terms and conditions.
- Submit your application by 13 March 2026 (5pm GMT).
- If shortlisted, you may be invited for an interview. Final decisions will be communicated by early May 2026.
- Successful applicants will receive an offer letter and must sign the terms and conditions to accept the scholarship.
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