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John L Paterson Postgraduate Design Scholarship at University of Edinburgh 2026

Awarded by University of Edinburgh

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · GBP 8,000 for one academic year

Eligible Courses

Design for Change, Craft

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

University of Edinburgh

Provider

University of Edinburgh

Last Verified On

09 Nov 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria for the John L. Paterson Postgraduate Design Scholarship at University of Edinburgh:

  • Apply for full-time postgraduate taught study starting in the 2026–2027 academic year.
  • Apply specifically to one of the following eligible programs at Edinburgh College of Art (ECA):
    • MA Design for Change
    • MA Craft
  • Have UK or overseas fee status.
  • Hold, or expect to obtain, a UK First-Class or Upper Second-Class (2:1) Honours degree, or international equivalent.
  • Submit a fully completed program application for admission via the University’s online system by 23 March 2026.
  • Be prepared to participate actively in the postgraduate community by presenting their work and engaging in development opportunities.
  • Not hold full funding from any other University of Edinburgh or Research Council source.

Value of the John L. Paterson Postgraduate Design Scholarship at University of Edinburgh:

  • £8,000 for one academic year.
  • Deducted first from tuition fees; remaining funds paid toward living costs.

Application Process:

  • Submit a complete program application for MA Design for Change or MA Craft by 23 March 2026.
  • Submit the scholarship application process.
  • Applicants will receive scholarship decision notifications by the end of June 2026.
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  • The deadline of John L Paterson Postgraduate Design Scholarship at University of Edinburgh 2026 is Expired.
  • John L Paterson Postgraduate Design Scholarship at University of Edinburgh 2026 is offered to Masters degree.
  • John L Paterson Postgraduate Design Scholarship at University of Edinburgh 2026 is offered for Design for Change, Craft.
  • John L Paterson Postgraduate Design Scholarship at University of Edinburgh 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • John L Paterson Postgraduate Design Scholarship at University of Edinburgh 2026 is offered by University of Edinburgh.
  • John L Paterson Postgraduate Design Scholarship at University of Edinburgh 2026 covers Partial Funding, GBP 8,000 for one academic year.