The Award Process

Learn more about the process involved in doing the Edinburgh Award.

There are many different versions of the Award run by wonderful staff (Award Leaders) from across the University who give up their time to support you through your Award journey. Information about the different versions of the Award is on our Activities and Versions page. 

Activities and Versions

Each Award Leader will set the requirements you need to complete but as a guide you will need to complete the below steps as well as a minimum number of hours of your co- or extra-curricular activity, your Award Leader will let you know how many hours are required.

Overview of the Edinburgh Award process