Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships Program offers prodigious young talents the opportunity to study at world-class institutions. Scholarships are open to students from around the world.
Application Deadline:
23:59pm (UK Time) on Wednesday 31st March 2027.
Tell Me About The Program:
The BIG (‘Backing Invisible Geniuses’) Program scholarships, spearheaded by the Global Talent Fund with founding support from XTX Markets and the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, are designed for prodigious young science and mathematics talents. The scholarship supports exceptional students admitted to full-time undergraduate degree programs hosted within the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh (UK).
Which Fields are Eligible:
- Full-time undergraduate mathematics degree programmes hosted exclusively within the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh (Note: Maximum duration of funding is 4 years; MMath applicants must join directly into the second year to receive full duration coverage).
Type:
Fully Funded Undergraduate Scholarship & Holistic Support Initiative
Who can Apply:
- Olympiad Medalists: Must have earned a medal in one of the approved major international science/math Olympiads:
- International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) – Gold, Silver, or Bronze
- International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) – Gold, Silver, or Bronze
- International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) – Gold, Silver, or Bronze
- Romanian Master of Mathematics (RMM) – Gold, Silver, or Bronze
- European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) – Gold or Silver only
- Admission Status: Must have applied for full-time admission to an eligible undergraduate program at the University of Edinburgh via UCAS (Applicants do not need to have received an admission offer yet to initiate the scholarship application).
- Exclusions: Not available to students already enrolled on a program, or to students studying mathematics as part of a degree program hosted by another school within the university.
How Applicants Are Selected:
Awards are competitive and based primarily on academic merit, demonstrated collaborative spirit, leadership qualities, and aspirations to make a positive societal contribution. Priority may be given based on financial need, with candidates potentially contacted for additional financial information.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Open to students from any country worldwide who meet the Olympiad medal requirements).
Where will the Program be Taken:
University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (School of Mathematics).
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
Competitive global cohort of elite Olympiad medalists.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Comprehensive Financial Support: Covers full tuition costs and assistance with living expenses.
- Academic Stipend: Dedicated stipend for academic pursuits and enrichment outside the classroom.
- Professional & Social Perks: Access to exclusive social events, networking opportunities, high-impact internships, and specialized research placements.
How Long Will it Last:
Up to 4 Years of undergraduate study.
Required Application Documents:
- UCAS application reference and University User Name (UUN) for admission to the University of Edinburgh.
- Proof of international Olympiad medal achievement (IMO, IOI, IPhO, RMM, or EGMO).
- Online Scholarship Application Form (via the EUCLID / MyEd portal).
How to Apply:
- Submit your undergraduate admission application to the University of Edinburgh via UCAS (allow up to five working days for system checks and UUN generation).
- Log in to the University of Edinburgh’s MyEd portal using your University User Name (UUN) and password to access the EUCLID scholarship system.
- Complete and submit the online BIG Scholarship application form before 23:59 GMT on Wednesday, 31 March 2027.
Visit the Application Webpage for Details
