WONCA Europe Scholarship 2026 Calling Worldwide Applicants

The WONCA Europe Scholarship Committee has officially opened the application window for the highly sought-after WONCA Europe Scholarship 2026! This is a premier opportunity designed to cultivate the next generation of international leaders in Family Medicine and General Practice across Europe.

If you are a dedicated physician ready to elevate your career and contribute significantly to primary care, this four-year scholarship provides the financial and professional support to make it happen.

WONCA Scholarship Value

This WONCA scholarship award is structured to empower your academic and professional journey:

• Duration: Up to four years of dedicated support.
• Funding: A generous annual grant of €2,000 to support your studies and career development activities.
• Start Date: The scholarship program officially commences on March 1, 2026.
• Professional Development: The program’s focus is on developing international leadership competencies and providing mentorship within the WONCA Europe network.

Are You Eligible? Key Requirements

The WONCA Europe Scholarship seeks one exceptional individual who meets the following criteria:

• Language: Proficient in English (CEFR C1 level in writing, reading, and speaking). No formal certificate is required.
• Membership: Must be a member of a full National Member Organisation of WONCA Europe.
• Experience: Must fall into one of these three categories:
  1. In the last year of family medicine specialty training.
  2. A maximum of 10 years after finishing family medicine specialty training.
  3. At least 3 years and a maximum of 10 years of working in family medicine/general practice settings (for countries without formal specialty training).

Critical Application Deadline: Don’t Miss Out!

The deadline to submit your application for the WONCA Europe Scholarship is January 31, 2026.

How to Apply for the WONCA Europe Scholarship?

All required documents must be sent via email to [email protected].

Your application packet must include:

1. A recommendation letter from a WONCA Europe full National Member Organization of your country.
2. Your detailed CV.
3. A compelling letter outlining your national and international Family Medicine experiences, focusing on expected outcomes in competencies like leadership, communication, and organisation.
4. A concrete plan for activities during the scholarship period, explicitly focused on the development of international leadership skills.
5. A Mentor Suggestion Package, including:
   1. A letter of acceptance from the suggested mentor.
   2. A short mentor’s CV confirming they meet the stringent criteria (minimum 10 years of experience as a specialist and 10 years of international experience in leadership, organisation, or policy).