The University of Edinburgh offers the prestigious Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship 2026 for talented students from eligible countries (especially in Africa and developing nations).
The scholarship supports future leaders in medicine, public health, and biomedical sciences.
he University of Edinburgh Glenmore Scholarship is available for international students who apply for qualified postgraduate courses that the university offers in the 2026-2027 academic year.
For the term of the scholarship, the institution will pay the full cost of tuition for those online master’s programs that qualify for the grant.
In this post, I will give the full scholarship details. I will also go over the eligibility requirements, benefits, timeline, and entire application process.
Application Deadline:
- 28 May 2026, 23:59 (UK Time)
Tell Me About The Scholarship:
The Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship offers three fully funded awards for eligible postgraduate programmes in human medical fields at the University of Edinburgh. It covers full tuition fees for the duration of the programme, including any additional programme costs. The scholarship particularly welcomes applicants from Africa and prioritises candidates who will continue to work in regions that benefit most from their advanced medical education.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Online Learning (3 years, part-time):
- MSc Critical Care
- MSc Clinical Education
- MSc Clinical Management of Pain
- MSc Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
- MSc Clinical Trials
- MSc Data Science for Health & Social Care
- MSc Epidemiology
- MSc Global Health & Infectious Diseases
- MSc Internal Medicine
- MSc Paediatric Emergency Medicine
- MSc Patient Safety & Clinical Human Factors
- MSc Primary Care Ophthalmology
- MSc Science Communication & Public Engagement
- MSc Surgical Sciences
- MSc Cancer Biology & Precision Oncology
- MPH Public Health
- MFM Family Medicine
On-Campus (1 year):
- MSc Human Anatomy
- MSc Science Communication & Public Engagement
- MSc (by Research) Biomedical Sciences (Life Sciences)
- MSc (by Research) Integrative Neuroscience
- MSc (by Research) Reproductive Sciences
- MSc (by Research) Regenerative Medicine & Tissue Repair
- MPH Public Health
Type:
- Postgraduate Scholarship | Fully Funded | Online & On-Campus
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Hold or expect to obtain the overseas equivalent of a UK first-class honours degree.
- Be domiciled in one of the eligible countries (derived from the DAC List of ODA Recipients, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Nepal, etc.).
- Already hold an offer for an eligible programme (preference for unconditional offers).
- Not have studied at Master’s level previously (priority given).
How are Candidates Selected?
- Based on academic merit.
- Strength of a personal statement (max 3,500 characters) addressing:
- What attracted you to the programme at Edinburgh.
- How completion will benefit your career and personal development.
- How completion will enable you to contribute to your community, region, or country.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Applicants domiciled in eligible countries across Africa, Asia, and other ODA-listed regions (e.g., Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Nepal, etc.).
Where will the Scholarship be Taken?
- University of Edinburgh (UK) – Online or On-Campus programmes.
How Many Awards?
- Three scholarships available.
What is the Benefit of the Scholarship?
- Full tuition fee coverage for the duration of the programme.
- Covers additional programme costs where applicable.
How Long Will the Scholarship Last?
- Duration of the chosen programme (1 year full-time or 3 years part-time online).
How to Apply:
- Apply for admission to an eligible programme.
- Once admitted, access the online scholarship application form via MyEd (EUCLID system).
- Submit the scholarship application with personal statement by 28 May 2026.
- Notification of results by late June/early July 2026.
