University of Edinburgh UK Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarships 2025
Description
The University of Edinburgh is offering the prestigious Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship 2025–2026 to support outstanding students pursuing master’s degrees in health, medical, and life sciences fields. This scholarship covers full tuition fees and is open to applicants from low- and middle-income countries, with a particular emphasis on candidates from Africa.
Scholarship Overview
The Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship provides financial support to academically talented students who wish to study in the United Kingdom at one of the world’s leading research universities. This opportunity is ideal for students who plan to contribute to medical advancements and healthcare improvements in their home countries.
Number of Scholarships Available: 4
Coverage: Full tuition fees + Additional Programme Costs (if applicable)
Study Mode: Online Learning and On-Campus
Degree Level
University of Edinburgh UK Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarships 2025 is available to undertake Masters level programs at University of Edinburgh.
Available Subjects
Eligible 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) 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
Benefits
- Full tuition fee coverage for the entire programme.
- Coverage of additional programme costs where applicable.
- Access to the University of Edinburgh’s global academic network.
- Opportunity to study at one of the top-ranked universities in the UK and Europe.
- Develop expertise to make a positive impact in your community or home country.
Eligible Nationalities
This scholarship is open to international students from: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Haiti, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be accepted for admission to an eligible programme for 2025–2026.
- Hold or expect to achieve a first-class honours degree or equivalent.
- Provide a personal statement addressing:
- Why you chose the University of Edinburgh.
- How the degree will benefit your career.
- How the degree will contribute to your community or country.
- Be domiciled in one of the eligible countries (based on the DAC List of ODA Recipients 2025–2026).
Special Consideration: Priority will be given to candidates who have not previously studied at the master’s level and who have an unconditional offer at the time of scholarship application.
Application Procedure
Deadline: 29 May 2025 (23:59 UK Time)
- Apply for admission to the University of Edinburgh for an eligible programme.
- After receiving your University login (up to 5 working days after applying), access the MyEd portal.
- Complete the online scholarship application form available through EUCLID via MyEd.
Selection and Notification
- Scholarships will be awarded based on academic merit and the strength of the personal statement.
- Successful applicants will be notified by late June or early July 2025.
Why Choose the University of Edinburgh?
- Ranked among the top universities in the world.
- Diverse, inclusive, and supportive academic environment.
- Flexible online learning options and cutting-edge campus-based research facilities.
- Strong global alumni network and career development services.
