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The University of Edinburgh is offering the Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year. These scholarships are designed to support outstanding students from low- and middle-income countries, with a special focus on applicants from Africa, who are pursuing a master’s degree in health-related fields. The scholarship covers full tuition fees and may include additional programme costs.
Host Institution: University of Edinburgh
Level of Study: Master’s Degree
Fields of Study: Health Sciences, Medical Sciences, Life Sciences
Scholarship Coverage: Full Tuition Fees + Additional Programme Costs
Study Location: United Kingdom (Online & On-Campus)
Eligible Applicants: International Students from Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Application Deadline: May 29, 2025
Key Details
Number of Scholarships Available: 4
Study Modes: Online (Part-Time, 3 Years) and On-Campus (Full-Time, 1 Year)
Programs: Master’s programmes in health, medical, and life sciences
Eligible Countries: See list below (includes countries across Africa, Asia, and other developing regions)
Scholarship Benefits
Full tuition fee coverage
Additional programme costs covered (if applicable)
Opportunity to study at one of the world’s top-ranked universities
Access to an international academic and professional network
Develop expertise to make a positive impact in your community
Eligible Master’s Programmes
Online Learning Programmes (Part-Time, 3 Years):
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 Science Communication and Public Engagement
MSc Surgical Sciences
MSc Cancer Biology and Precision Oncology
MPH Public Health
On-Campus Programmes (Full-Time, 1 Year):
MSc Human Anatomy
MSc Science Communication and Public Engagement
MSc by Research in Biomedical Sciences (Life Sciences)
MSc by Research in Cardiovascular Biology
MSc by Research in Integrative Neuroscience
MSc by Research in Reproductive Sciences
MSc by Research in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Repair
Eligible Nationalities
Applicants must be nationals of countries classified by the OECD DAC list of ODA Recipients for 2025–2026, including but not limited to:
Africa: Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Rwanda
Asia: Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos
Others: Haiti, Yemen, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and more
Full list available upon request.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship, applicants must:
Be accepted into an eligible programme at the University of Edinburgh for the 2025–2026 academic year
Hold or expect to receive a first-class honours degree or international equivalent
Submit a strong personal statement addressing:
Reasons for choosing the University of Edinburgh
How the degree aligns with your career goals
How you plan to contribute to your community or country after graduation
Be domiciled in an eligible low- or middle-income country
Preference is given to candidates who:
Have not previously studied at the master’s level
Hold an unconditional offer at the time of application
Application Process
Apply for admission to an eligible master’s programme at the University of Edinburgh
After receiving your university login (within 5 working days), access the MyEd portal
Complete and submit the online scholarship application through EUCLID via MyEd
Application Deadline: May 29, 2025 (23:59 UK Time)
Selection and Notification
Selection is based on academic excellence and the strength of your personal statement
Successful applicants will be notified by late June or early July 2025
Why Choose the University of Edinburgh?
Consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide
Offers both flexible online learning and state-of-the-art campus research facilities
Inclusive and diverse academic community
Strong alumni network and career support services
