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Edinburgh Arts Excellence Scholarship

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City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Fees

Award value

See below

Fees

Funding type

Free products/services

Fees

Deadline

7 December 2026

Fees

Study level

Postgraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

Edinburgh Napier University

Number of awards

Not specified

What does this scholarship cover?

  • Tuition fees

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  • The winning scholar will receive full tuition fees at 100% and we will also award several partial tuition fee scholarships.

Entry requirements

Nationality

American

Gender

Applicable to all genders

Delivery mode

All types of delivery mode

Selection approach

Only selective applicants are considered

Study mode

Full Time

Intake year

September 2027

Other criteria

Academic excellence

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Business and Management

Study level

Postgraduate

Subject area(s)*

Creative Arts and Design

Study level

Postgraduate

Subject area(s)*

Social Studies and Media

Study level

Postgraduate

Other eligibility requirements

We are offering competitive tuition fee scholarships for US‑based students, who apply for arts graduate programs that start in September 2027. This scholarship covers one year of tuition for our full-time taught Masters degrees in our arts school. The winning scholar will receive full tuition fees at 100% and we will also award several partial tuition fee scholarships.

What does the scholarship include?

With this scholarship you could get your entire fees funded for starting your creative career in Scotland. Scholarship awards range from partial fee reductions to full tuition coverage, depending on the strength of your application.

Who can apply?

This scholarship is for students selected for full-time arts graduate programs in specific subjects. Applicants must be a US resident and applying for one of our full‑time graduate programs in the arts, which are named ‘postgraduate taught degrees’ at ENU (this scholarship excludes MRes research programs). Applicants who are in receipt of another scholarship or otherwise discounted tuition fees are not eligible for this award.

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

  • Academic excellence

Selection criteria

Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and applications are assessed holistically. Applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and relevant professional experience, extracurricular involvement, or non‑traditional educational pathways may also be taken into account as part of the assessment process.

The selection panel will consider:

  • Academic achievement, typically demonstrated through undergraduate study, with higher awards available for stronger academic profiles
  • Future potential, including career ambitions and alignment with the chosen graduate program
  • Personal qualities and experiences that demonstrate leadership, resilience, creativity, or initiative
  • The applicant’s potential contribution to the Edinburgh Napier University community.

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

You may apply for the scholarship before submitting a course application; however, an application for a relevant program must be submitted in order to be considered for an award.

Application requirements

    You will be asked to submit a 250‑word personal statement outlining:

    • Key academic, professional or personal achievements
    • Motivation for postgraduate study at Edinburgh Napier University
    • The impact a scholarship would have on their studies and future goals.

Application deadline

7 December 2026

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