Scholarships

You Can Give the Gift of Education

You have the chance to do something remarkable. Something that can change the trajectory of a student’s life.

By establishing a scholarship or contributing to an existing fund, you can transform someone’s future.

The best part? Anyone can do it, and there are multiple ways to create or contribute to one without using cash. You can choose giving options that make an impact today, after your lifetime or both! Our complimentary guide, Change a Student’s Life, has all the details to get you started.

Our alumni and friends give toward scholarships for many unique and personal reasons. For some, it’s a way to pay it forward for financial support they received while attending college. For others, it’s how they say “thank you” for a life-changing experience they had at the University of Edinburgh USA Development Trust. Still others use named scholarships to honor someone who had a major influence on their life.

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To learn more, please contact us. We would be honored to partner with you to create a scholarship that reflects what you love most at the University of Edinburgh USA Development Trust and delivers the impact you envision. Thank you for believing in the potential of our students and the transformational power of education.

Want more details? Check out our helpful guide to discover 4 simple ways you can give the gift of education.

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College student smiling “Receiving the scholarship transformed my academic journey. It not only provided access to knowledge but also fostered a profound sense of gratitude and responsibility. As a result, I was able to fully engage in my coursework, participate actively in campus activities, and even explore opportunities for community service.”
— LC, ’22

Next Steps

Contact Morag Murison at +44 (0) 131 650 2240 or legacy-giving@ed.ac.uk to discuss your specific goals to ensure we can make your gift a reality.
Seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.
If you include the University of Edinburgh USA Development Trust in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.

Legal Name: The University of Edinburgh USA Development Trust
Address: 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Ste 2000, New York, NY, 10111, USA
Federal Tax ID Number: 52-1802057

The University of Edinburgh USA Development Trust, Inc, is a registered charity, which supports students, teaching and research at the University of Edinburgh. The Trust is incorporated in the State of Virginia and is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Under its charter and in accordance with U.S. tax law, the University of Edinburgh USA Development Trust, Inc may not receive restricted gifts. However, the Board gives every consideration to donors’ requests when allocating gifts to the University of Edinburgh.

Please also note that the University of Edinburgh has its own charitable status. If you are a USA taxpayer, you can designate it as a beneficiary in your will because bequests to overseas charities are normally exempt from US estate tax. Life income gifts and other planned giving vehicles may need to be given to the University of Edinburgh USA Development Trust, Inc, in order to be eligible for favourable tax treatment under IRS rules.

Due to complexity of some gifts, we would encourage you to contact us to discuss your wishes in the first instance. Please note that the acceptance of each gift is decided on an individual basis.

We welcome enquiries from all donors throughout the US and Canada.

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