What the funding covers
- LLM European and Transnational Law Scholarship: the full tuition fee, at the home or international rate, for one student.
- LLM Comparative Private Law Scholarship: £10,000 off tuition for one student.
- Tercentenary Awards for Excellence: three awards of £5,000 off tuition for any taught LLM or MSc, online programmes included.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition | Fully or partly covered, by award |
| Living costs | You |
Who can apply
- Accepted for a taught LLM or MSc at Edinburgh Law School starting in 2027–28, and firmly accepted or intending to accept the offer.
- For the two named awards, an application to that specific full-time LLM.
- Priority goes to applicants who have not studied at master's level before. Awards are on academic merit and a personal statement.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality can apply.
Documents you will need
- An application for a taught LLM or MSc at Edinburgh Law School
- The Law School scholarship application form, including a personal statement
How to apply
- Apply online for the LLM or MSc and mention the scholarship in your application.
- Complete Edinburgh Law School's scholarship application form and email it to pg.law.enquiries@ed.ac.uk by 30 April 2027.
- Edinburgh tells applicants the outcome by the end of June 2027.
Before you apply: things to know
- All three awards pay tuition only; living costs are yours.
- You need an offer before the scholarship deadline, so apply for the programme early.
- Each award is for one or three people, so apply for other funding too.
Common questions
When is the Edinburgh Law School scholarship deadline?
30 April 2027, for all three awards.
Which Edinburgh law scholarship covers full tuition?
The LLM European and Transnational Law Scholarship covers the full tuition fee for one student.
Can international students apply?
Yes. The full-tuition award covers the home or international fee rate.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Apr 30, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Feb 5, 2027Research the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Feb 19, 2027Ask your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Mar 5, 2027Write the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Mar 19, 2027Order transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Apr 2, 2027Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Apr 16, 2027Finalise every document and complete the online form
Apr 23, 2027Submit, but never on the last day
Apr 30, 2027Deadline