University of Edinburgh Cyber Security Scholarship

The University of Edinburgh Cyber Security Scholarship aims to provide students with research training in specialised topics of security, privacy and trust, helping produce the next generation of world-leading experts in the field.

The scholarship programme in Cyber Security, Privacy and Trust is a response to the growing need for highly specialized research and training in these topics.

Cybersecurity and resiliency is a complex problem that requires designing and understanding underlying technologies but also how business processes, cost, usability, trust and the law play a role in effective technology deployment.

To be considered for the University of Edinburgh Scholarship, you must:

• Have a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in computer science, mathematics, linguistics, or a related discipline.

• A Masters degree or equivalent, in information security, cyber security or a closely related discipline is recommended.

• Prove that your English language abilities are at a high enough level to study this degree programme.

The University of Edinburgh Cyber Security Scholarship is a full scholarships that cover tuition fees and living costs.

a personal statement stating;

• relevant knowledge/training skills

• the name of a proposed supervisor

You will also need to upload the following documents:

• a Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• a research proposal (three to five pages long, unless a specific project provides different guidelines)

• degree certificates and official transcripts for all completed and in-progress degrees (plus certified translations if academic documents are not issued in English)

• contact details for two academic references

To apply for the University of Edinburgh Cyber Security Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;

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  Click the green button below to visit the program's website.

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  Select the award, duration, and delivery mode you want to study. Then select the start date you want to apply for.

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  Once your application is submitted, you will receive your login credentials to access your Applicant Hub at the email address you indicated as your 'Correspondence' email.

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  This can happen either immediately after you submit your application, or at any point up to 5 working days afterwards. 

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  You must then log in to create your account and check whether any documents are missing (and read any notes from the admissions team).