Ailie Donald Scholarship for the 2025–2026 at the University of Edinburgh

Omran Aburayya
May 28
2 min read

If you're a prospective postgraduate student passionate about English Language or Historical Linguistics, the University of Edinburgh offers the prestigious Ailie Donald Scholarship for the 2025–2026 academic year. This scholarship supports students pursuing a Master's degree within the School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences. Applications are now open, providing an excellent opportunity to study at one of the UK's leading institutions.

🎓Ailie Donald Scholarship Summary

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Host Institution: University of Edinburgh
Study Level: Postgraduate (Master's)
Target Group: All nationalities
Fields of Study: English Language, Historical Linguistics
Value & Coverage: Covers UK tuition fee level; international students are responsible for the difference between UK and international fees
Duration: One academic year (2025–2026)
Application Deadline: June 2, 2025, at 23:59 GMT
Start Date: September 2025
Eligible To: Applicants accepted into eligible MSc programs within the School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences

📝 Scholarship Overview

The Ailie Donald Scholarship is awarded for postgraduate Master's study in English and/or Historical Linguistics within the School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. The scholarship covers the UK tuition fee level for MSc study and is tenable for one academic year. Applicants due to pay international tuition fees will be liable for the difference between the UK rate of fee and the international tuition fee. All scholarship award holders are expected to be active members of the postgraduate community and engage with opportunities to present their work to the wider student and staff body during the award period.

🎁 Scholarship Benefits

Full coverage of UK tuition fees for the 2025–2026 academic year
Opportunity to engage with a vibrant academic community
Enhancement of academic and professional profile through participation in scholarly activities

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Must be accepted for admission to one of the following programs within the School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences:
- MSc English Language
- MSc by Research English Language
- MSc Linguistics
- MSc by Research Linguistics
Preference given to applicants for the MSc by Research programs and graduates of the University of Edinburgh
Must have, or expect to obtain, a First Class Honours degree at undergraduate level or the international equivalent
Open to applicants of all nationalities

📝 Application Procedure

Apply for Admission:
- Submit an application for one of the eligible MSc programs.
- Note: It may take up to five working days after submitting your application for admission to gain access to the scholarship application system.
Access the Scholarship Application:
- Log in to the MyEd portal at https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk using your University User Name and password.
- Navigate to the EUCLID system to find the online scholarship application form.
Prepare Required Documents:
- Proof of admission to an eligible MSc program
- Academic transcripts demonstrating academic merit
- Completed scholarship application form via EUCLID
Submit Application:
- Ensure all materials are submitted by the deadline: June 2, 2025, at 23:59 GMT.