University of Edinburgh Andrea Levy Scholarship 2026

The University of Edinburgh is privileged to offer scholarships to support Black African and Caribbean heritage applicants from socio-economically challenged backgrounds, made possible by a gift from the family of the late Andrea Levy.

• Table of Content
• About University of Edinburgh
• University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Scholarship

The Scholarship will cover:

• your tuition fees*, and
• a stipend of £5,000 per annum to help with your living expenses

Requirements for University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Have one of the following categories of ethnicity: Black Caribbean; Black African; Black Other; Mixed – White/Black Caribbean; Mixed – White /Black African; or Other mixed background that includes Caribbean heritage. Applicants with any form of Caribbean heritage are encouraged to apply.
• Be starting a first undergraduate full time degree programme at the University of Edinburgh in the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Have been assessed for fee status as a 'home' student (meaning that you ordinarily live in Scotland, England, Wales or Northern Ireland).
• Have a household income below £34,000 per annum. 

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Scholarship

Applications will assessed using the following:

• Household income - Applicants with a household income below £34,000 per annum are eligible to apply.
• Your application statement of between 600 and 900 words explaining:

1. What achievements, academically and/or personally, you are most proud of. This could include overcoming a challenging personal circumstance. There is no right or wrong answer, The University is keen to hear your story.
2. Why the scholarship would be beneficial to your studies and how it would help you to achieve your academic goals.
3. How your education would be of future benefit to your community and/or society.

Other factors - University of Edinburgh may consider any other personal or academic circumstances that could have influenced or impacted applicants in their education to date. 

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

Contact: [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit University of Edinburgh scholarship webpage.