Edinburgh Glenmore Medical Postgraduate Scholarship for Africans
About this scholarship
The Glenmore Medical Postgraduate Scholarship is offered by the University of Edinburgh, one of the UK’s leading universities, to support students from Africa to undertake postgraduate study in health and medical disciplines. It is aimed at building healthcare expertise across the continent by funding talented African students to study at Edinburgh and return to contribute to health development at home.
The award is fully funded, covering full tuition fees, a living stipend for the duration of the programme, return international airfare, and a contribution toward accommodation costs. Scholars study a full-time master’s in a health or medical field at Edinburgh’s well-regarded medical school.
Eligibility is for citizens of an African country applying for a full-time postgraduate programme in a health or medical discipline at Edinburgh, who have not previously studied there, hold the equivalent of a UK first or upper second class degree, and show a commitment to health development in Africa. You secure an offer of admission, firmly accept it, and complete the online scholarship application through the MyEd portal with a personal statement, by the deadline. For African health professionals and graduates, it is a valuable, fully funded route to advanced medical study in the UK.
Eligibility
- Citizen of an African country.
- Applying for a full-time postgraduate programme in a health or medical discipline at the University of Edinburgh.
- Must not have previously studied at the University of Edinburgh.
- A first or upper second class degree equivalent.
- Demonstrated commitment to health development in Africa.
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition fees.
- Living stipend for the duration of the programme.
- Return international airfare.
- Contribution toward accommodation costs.
Required Documents
- University of Edinburgh postgraduate application.
- Academic transcripts and certificates.
- Personal statement focusing on healthcare development goals.
- Two academic references.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Evidence of healthcare or medical experience in Africa.
- English language proficiency proof (IELTS 7.0 for most medical programmes).
- Passport copy.
How to Apply
- Hold or expect the equivalent of a UK first-class honours degree and an offer of admission to an eligible health or medical master's programme at Edinburgh.
- Firmly accept the offer.
- Complete the online scholarship application (via the MyEd portal) with a personal statement addressing the set questions, by the deadline (confirm the current date).
Frequently asked questions
Is this scholarship fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded. The listed award is: Full tuition plus a living stipend; Return international airfare and an accommodation contribution.. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does this scholarship cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Master's.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is April 1, 2027. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Citizen of an African country; Applying for a full-time postgraduate programme in a health or medical discipline at the University of Edinburgh; Must not have previously studied at the University of Edinburgh; A first or upper second class degree equivalent; and more (see the fu… See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
