Carnegie Masters Grant

Carnegie Masters Grants aim to reduce barriers by providing financial support for eligible students taking up a full‑time or part‑time taught master’s programme at any Scottish higher education institution.

Deadline

31July 2026

The scheme is designed for students who:

  • Are ordinarily resident in Scotland
  • Live in low‑income households
  • Have applied for, or secured, a place on an eligible taught master’s course beginning in 2026/27

To apply, you must also have completed two years full-time at a Scottish secondary school or college, OR have a substantial connection to Scotland through residency, earlier education, family life, work life. 

Grants are for students whose household income falls within the following thresholds;

  • No children - single person household income of £30,000 - couple's household income of £35,000
  • 1 child - single person household income of £35,000 - couple's household income of £40,000
  • 2 children - single person household income of £40,000 - couple's household income of £45,000
  • 3 children - single person household income of £45,000 - couple's household income of £50,000
  • Per additional child - single person household income £5,000 - couple's household income £5,000

Before applying you must have an offer (conditional or unconditional) for a place on an eligibile taught or research Masters programme.

Visit the website for full details and to apply.

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