🇬🇧 Fully Funded: University of Edinburgh MacQueen Scholarship for International Students 2024/25

The University of Edinburgh is thrilled to announce the call for applications for the prestigious MacQueen Scholarship, aimed at supporting postgraduate research in the field of social work, particularly focusing on single-parent families.

This scholarship opportunity is a testament to the legacy of Julie-Ann Macqueen, whose philanthropic efforts through The Julie-Ann Macqueen Trust have illuminated the challenges faced by single-parent families, influencing public awareness and shaping policy and legislative reforms.

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Scholarship Overview
Eligibility Criteria
Scholarship Benefits
Application Process

Scholarship Overview

Funded by: The Julie-Ann Macqueen Trust
Hosted by: University of Edinburgh, located in the historic and vibrant city of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Scholarship Value: Offers comprehensive coverage including full tuition (applicable at UK, EU, or Overseas rates), a generous stipend of £18,622 for the academic year 2024/25 (aligned with the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding level), and an annual research grant of £750
Available Positions: Multiple awards available
Level of Study: Open to postgraduate researchers
Eligibility: Open to international applicants

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the MacQueen Scholarship, candidates must:

Be international students
Be admitted to a full-time postgraduate program in Social Work
The scholarship is available for a duration of 3 years for full-time research students or up to 6 years on a pro-rata basis for part-time researchers.

Scholarship Benefits

This scholarship not only covers the full tuition fees but also offers a stipend set at the UKRI level for the academic year 2024/25, ensuring a comfortable living allowance for the duration of the study. Additionally, scholars will receive a £750 annual grant to support their research endeavors.

Application Process

Prospective candidates are required to undertake a two-step application process:

Admission Application: Submit an application for the PhD in Social Work through the School of Social and Political Science. This must be completed at least 5 working days prior to the scholarship application deadline.
Scholarship Application: Complete the Macqueen PhD Scholarship application form.

It’s important to note that any updates or additional documents for your PhD program application cannot be accepted after receiving an offer for the program. Similarly, updates or additions to your scholarship application are not permissible post-submission. All documents should be directly uploaded to your PhD application via your MyEd account, from where they will be accessed for scholarship consideration.

Application Deadline: March 21, 2024

For more information and to apply, please visit the University of Edinburgh’s official scholarship page.

This scholarship represents a significant opportunity for postgraduate students looking to make a meaningful impact in the realm of social work research, specifically in addressing the complexities surrounding one-parent families.

We encourage all eligible and interested candidates to apply and contribute to the ongoing dialogue and efforts to support single-parent families through scholarly research.

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