The University of Edinburgh is proud to announce the Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship, designed to support exceptional students in the 2024-2025 academic session. This scholarship underscores our commitment to advancing medical education and fostering global health improvements. Below, you’ll find key information about the scholarship’s award, eligibility, application process, and selection criteria.
Glenmore Scholarship 2024 Highlights
- Full Tuition Coverage: The scholarship caters to the entire tuition fees for the duration of the selected postgraduate program.
- Diverse Program Eligibility: Supports a range of Human Medical programs, both online and on-campus, catering to various fields within the medical discipline.
Eligibility Criteria
- Target Applicants: Primarily aimed at students from Africa, though all eligible countries listed in the DAC List of ODA Recipients for 2024-2025 are considered.
- Program Requirements: Applicants must be accepted for admission in the academic year 2024-2025 into one of the eligible postgraduate programs listed in the scholarship details.
- Academic Excellence: A UK first-class honors degree equivalent is expected, showcasing the applicant’s academic merit.
- Community Impact: Candidates should demonstrate how their studies will contribute to their home country’s health sector advancements.
Eligible Programs
1# Online Learning (Part-Time, 3 years): MSc Critical Care, Clinical Education, Clinical Management of Pain, and others, including specializations in Infectious Diseases, Clinical Trials, and Global Health.
2# On-Campus (1 year): MSc Human Anatomy, Science Communication and Public Engagement, various research-oriented MSc programs in life sciences, and MPH Public Health.
Application Process
- Admission Requirement: Applicants need to secure an offer for admission from the University of Edinburgh and either accept it or intend to accept.
- Online Application: A completed online Glenmore scholarship application is necessary. Access is granted after admission application processing.
- Personal Statement: Applicants must submit a personal statement (max 3500 characters) addressing three specific questions related to program choice, personal development, and community contribution.
Criteria for Selection:
- The scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and the strength of the personal statement.
- Priority is given to applicants from the listed eligible countries who haven’t had the opportunity for Masters-level study.
Application Deadline of Glenmore Postgrad Scholarship
- Application Deadline: 23:59 BST on 30th May 2024.
- Notification: Successful applicants will be informed by late June/early July 2024