The Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship 2025 at the University of Edinburgh

If you are passionate about advancing your medical education and driving meaningful change in your community, applications are now open for the prestigious Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship 2025 at the University of Edinburgh! This opportunity offers fully funded scholarships for outstanding students from eligible countries, particularly welcoming applicants from Africa, who aspire to make a real difference through healthcare, research, and leadership.

🗒️ Scholarship Summary

Location: University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Host Institution: University of Edinburgh
Study Level: Master's degree (Taught and Research)
Target Group: Students from selected low and middle-income countries, especially Africa
Fields of Study/Focus: Medicine, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, Health Data Science, Clinical Education, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, and more
Award Value and Coverage: Full tuition fees + Additional Programme Costs (if applicable)
Award Duration: Duration of the chosen program (1 year full-time on-campus or 3 years part-time online)
Application Deadline: 29 May 2025 (23:59 UK Time)
Programme Start Date: September 2025
Eligible to: Students domiciled in eligible countries (list provided below)

🎓 Scholarship Overview

The Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship aims to support students who are committed to developing their careers in areas that will significantly benefit their home regions. Candidates must demonstrate academic excellence and a strong commitment to returning to their communities to apply their learning for wider impact.

📚 Eligible Programmes

Online Learning Programmes (3 Years Part-Time):

MSc Critical Care
MSc Clinical Education
MSc Clinical Management of Pain
MSc Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
MSc Clinical Trials
MSc Data Science for Health and Social Care
MSc Epidemiology
MSc Global Health and Infectious Diseases
MSc Internal Medicine
MSc Paediatric Emergency Medicine
MSc Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors
MSc Primary Care Ophthalmology
MSc Restorative Dentistry
MSc Science Communication and Public Engagement
MSc Surgical Sciences
MSc Cancer Biology and Precision Oncology
MFM Family Medicine
MPH Public Health

On-Campus Programmes (1 Year Full-Time):

MSc Human Anatomy
MSc Science Communication and Public Engagement
MSc (by Research) Biomedical Sciences (Life Sciences)
MSc (by Research) Cardiovascular Biology
MSc (by Research) Integrative Neuroscience
MSc (by Research) Reproductive Sciences
MSc (by Research) Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Repair
MPH Public Health

🎁 Scholarship Benefits

Full coverage of tuition fees for the duration of the program
Coverage of any additional programme costs, where applicable
Access to world-class education at one of the UK's leading universities
Opportunity to study either online with flexibility or immerse yourself in Edinburgh’s academic environment
Enhanced career prospects and the ability to drive impactful change in home communities
Networking opportunities with global peers and access to Edinburgh’s alumni network

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be domiciled in an eligible country (listed below)
Have applied and received an offer for admission (preferably unconditional) to an eligible programme by the scholarship deadline
Hold, or expect to achieve, a first-class honours degree (or equivalent)
Submit a strong personal statement addressing:
- What attracted you to the University of Edinburgh
- How the programme will benefit your career and development
- How you will contribute to your community or country after graduation
Have not previously studied at the Master’s level
Show commitment to applying their knowledge to benefit countries most in need

🌏 Eligible Countries

Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, DRC, Egypt, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and others.

📝 Application Procedure

Apply for Admission:
- Submit your application for your chosen programme at the University of Edinburgh.
- Allow up to five working days after application for system access to the scholarship portal.
Access the Scholarship Application:
- Log into the MyEd portal using your University credentials.
Prepare Your Documents:
- Offer letter (conditional/unconditional)
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- Personal statement (max 3500 characters)
Submit Your Scholarship Application:
- Complete and submit the online scholarship application by 29 May 2025 (23:59 UK Time).

ℹ️ Notification:

Applicants will be notified of the outcome by late June or early July 2025.

ℹ️ Additional Information

Priority is given to applicants who have not had the opportunity to pursue Master’s level education before.
Candidates are encouraged to apply for admission early to ensure enough time to complete the scholarship application.
The Glenmore Scholarship focuses on impact — applicants must show how their future work will benefit under-resourced communities.

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