The Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics at the University of Edinburgh invites applications for the Higgs Centre MSc Prize Scholarships for the academic year 2021-2022. Candidates interested in pursuing MSc in Theoretical Physics or Mathematical Physics can apply for the scholarship. A total of two candidates will be selected to receive scholarships worth GBP 5000.

Benefits

The Higgs Centre will award 2 scholarships with each scholarship worth GBP 5000 and tenable for one academic year.

Documents

• Two references
• Personal statement
• Degree certificates and academic transcripts
• Certified translations (if the relevant documents are not in English)
• Proof of English language proficiency

Important Dates

Application deadline: 01st June 2021

Selection Criteria

The scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of academic merit.

To be eligible for these scholarships, an applicant must:

• Have applied for studying a full-time MSc course (in Theoretical Physics or Mathematical Physics) at the University of Edinburgh
• Be of any nationality (but must have, or expect to obtain a UK first-class honours degree or its overseas equivalent)

Applications for the scholarship can be submitted online through the MyEd portal. Follow the below steps to apply for the scholarship:

Step 1: Click on the "Apply Now" button below and register.
Step 3: Verify the email address to access the application form.
Step 4: Fill in all the required details.
Step 5: Upload the relevant documents and provide references.
Step 6: Submit the application.