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About the Edinburgh Surgery Online Global Scholarships
The Edinburgh Surgery Online Global Scholarships are offered by the University of Edinburgh’s College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine for the academic year 2025–2026. These scholarships are designed to support outstanding students from developing countries who have demonstrated academic excellence, a strong interest in surgery, and the commitment to advance medical practice in their home countries.
Are you a medical professional from a low- or lower-middle-income country aspiring to advance your expertise in surgical sciences? The University of Edinburgh invites eligible applicants to apply for the Edinburgh Surgery Online Global Scholarships 2025, a fully-funded opportunity for students looking to pursue an MSc in Surgical Sciences through online learning.
This prestigious scholarship provides not just a tuition waiver, but also essential support to ensure smooth online participation—enabling aspiring surgeons across the globe to learn from one of the UK’s top universities without the financial barrier.
The scholarships aim to make postgraduate education more accessible for medical professionals living in resource-limited settings. Successful candidates will be enrolled in the MSc in Surgical Sciences (Online Learning) program, an internationally recognized degree that equips healthcare professionals with advanced knowledge in surgical principles, clinical practices, and research.
The program is flexible and delivered entirely online, allowing students to learn at their own pace while maintaining their professional commitments at home.
Eligible Fields
The scholarship specifically supports studies in:
- MSc in Surgical Sciences (Online Learning)
This program is ideal for early-career doctors, junior surgeons, and other healthcare professionals who wish to enhance their academic foundation in surgery and build a pathway for further specialization or research.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Edinburgh Surgery Online Global Scholarships 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Nationality & Residence: You must be both a national and a resident of a low-income or lower-middle-income country, as classified by the World Bank.
- University Admission: You must have at least a conditional offer of admission to the MSc Surgical Sciences (Online Learning) program at the University of Edinburgh.
- Academic Background: Applicants must have a relevant medical or clinical background with qualifications that meet the University’s admission criteria.
- Supporting Documents:
- A letter of support from your current employer or a professional referee explaining why you are a suitable candidate for the scholarship and how it will benefit your home community or country.
- This letter must be sent via email to: eso.scholarships@ed.ac.uk.
Selection Criteria
Selection for the scholarships is highly competitive and based on several key criteria:
- Academic Merit: Demonstrated excellence in previous academic studies.
- Professional Commitment: A proven dedication to advancing medical or surgical practice in the applicant’s home country.
- Motivation and Vision: Clear expression of how the MSc will contribute to the applicant’s future goals and the development of healthcare in their country.
- Eligibility Compliance: Applicants must fully meet all stated criteria and secure at least a conditional offer into the MSc program.
Scholarships are limited, so early application with a strong supporting case is crucial.
Eligible Countries
Applicants must be from low-income or lower-middle-income countries, as defined annually by the World Bank. Since classifications may change, applicants are advised to refer to the most recent World Bank Country and Lending Group List to confirm their eligibility.
Typical eligible countries include (but are not limited to):
- Nigeria
- Kenya
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Uganda
- Pakistan
- India
- Bangladesh
- Nepal
- Cambodia
- Tanzania
- Zambia
- Rwanda
Note: Always check the most updated country list on the World Bank website before applying.
Benefits of the Edinburgh Surgery Online Global Scholarships
Recipients of the Edinburgh Surgery Online Global Scholarship will enjoy the following benefits:
- Full Tuition Coverage: The scholarship fully covers the tuition fees for the entire duration of the MSc in Surgical Sciences (Online Learning).
- Internet Access Support: A contribution towards internet data or connectivity costs, to facilitate active participation in the online learning environment.
- Global Learning Experience: Opportunity to interact with medical professionals from all over the world and learn from some of the UK’s best clinical academics.
- Flexible Study: Online delivery enables students to balance work, study, and life from anywhere in the world.
- Academic Excellence: Benefit from the University of Edinburgh’s reputation as a world leader in medical education and research.
How to Apply
The application process is currently open and interested candidates are advised to follow these steps carefully:
- Apply for Admission: First, submit an application for the MSc Surgical Sciences (Online Learning) program through the University of Edinburgh’s official application portal.
- Secure a Conditional Offer: Wait for at least a conditional offer of admission to the program.
- Prepare Supporting Documents: Gather your letter of support and other required documents.
- Email Your Support Letter: Send your support letter to eso.scholarships@ed.ac.uk.
- Submit Scholarship Application: Visit the Clinical Sciences Scholarships page to complete the scholarship application form.
- Application Deadline: Ensure all application materials are submitted by Monday, 5th May 2025.
- Wait for Notification: Scholarship decisions will be communicated by the end of August 2025.
If you’re committed to improving surgical care and medical outcomes in your home country, and you dream of receiving world-class education without financial constraints—then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Good luck with your application!
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