The Glenmore Medical Postgraduate Scholarship 2026-2027
Organization: University of Edinburgh
Host country: United Kingdom
Degree level: Masters
Funding: Tuition-Free
Deadline: May 28, 2026
Eligible countries: DAC List of ODA Recipients (Developing Countries) with a strong preference for applicants from Africa
Fields of study: Human Medical Programmes, Critical Care, Clinical Education, Public Health, Anatomy
The Glenmore Medical Postgraduate Scholarship is awarded to exceptional international students accepted onto eligible postgraduate Human Medical programmes at the University of Edinburgh for the 2026-2027 academic session. The University offers three such awards that cover full tuition fees for the standard duration of the degree, which can be taken either on-campus or via flexible online distance learning. The scholarship highly prioritizes applications from students domiciled in Africa and other developing nations as derived from the DAC List of ODA Recipients, aiming to strengthen medical expertise and clinical practice in these regions.
Benefits
Full coverage of tuition fees for the entire duration of the programme of study
Access to world-class medical faculty and an international cohort of clinical professionals
Opportunity to study completely online, allowing students to continue working while gaining a highly regarded qualification
Eligibility
Must be accepted for admission in the 2026-2027 academic year on one of the listed eligible Human Medical programmes
Must be currently domiciled (ordinarily resident) in an eligible country listed on the DAC List of ODA Recipients 2026-2027
Must have, or expect to obtain, the overseas equivalent of a UK first-class honours degree
Must have firmly accepted the university admission offer or be intending to do so
Requirements
Submission of an online scholarship application through the university portal
Submission of a strong personal statement demonstrating the candidate's drive and potential impact
Preference will be given to candidates who already have an unconditional offer of admission at the time of the scholarship application deadline
Required Documents
Online scholarship application form
Personal statement detailing academic merit and medical career aspirations
Official academic transcripts verifying the equivalence of a UK first-class honours degree
Official offer of admission letter from the University of Edinburgh for an eligible Human Medical programme
Programs of Study
MSc Critical Care (Online Learning)
MSc Clinical Education (Online Learning)
Master of Public Health (MPH) (Online Learning)
Eligible On-Campus Human Medical Programmes
Application Process
First apply for admission to an eligible Human Medical postgraduate programme at the University of Edinburgh
Wait until you have received an offer of admission (preferably an unconditional offer)
Access the online scholarship application portal
Complete all sections of the application, focusing on highlighting your academic merit and writing a compelling personal statement
Submit the application strictly before the scholarship deadline on Thursday, 28th of May 2026 at 23:59 UK Time
How to Apply
Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete their degree application, including all required supporting documentation, very early to ensure they have an offer before the scholarship deadline
Pay close attention to the eligible country list; the University relies heavily on the 'ordinary residence' definition, so domiciles not matching the DAC list criteria will be strictly rejected
Selection Process
The scholarship is highly competitive and is awarded based primarily on academic merit and the strength of the submitted personal statement
The selection committee places a particular emphasis on applicants domiciled in Africa
All applicants will be officially notified of the selection outcome by late June or early July 2026