The William R McFarlane Scholarship at The University of Edinburgh 2026

The William R McFarlane Scholarship at The University of Edinburgh 2026

The William R McFarlane Scholarship is designed for PhD candidates interested in the fields of History, Classics, and Archaeology at The University of Edinburgh. This prestigious scholarship provides partial funding, which includes a tuition fee waiver and a generous annual stipend.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to all nationals.
• Applicants must be accepted into a PhD program at the University's School of History, Classics, and Archaeology.
• Research focus should be on Scottish migration or related diaspora themes.
• Applicants should hold a UK 2.1 or first-class honors undergraduate degree (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant field and demonstrate excellent academic performance in a postgraduate master’s degree.

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship covers the full tuition fee and provides an annual stipend to support the recipient's living expenses during their study period.

Application Process

Interested candidates must apply online through the official University of Edinburgh scholarship application page. The deadline for applications is March 2, 2026.

Additional Information

For more details on the PhD programs and other scholarship opportunities, visit the University of Edinburgh scholarships page.