The University of Edinburgh’s Internal Medicine Programme Scholarship applications are open to international applicants for 2026-2027.

The University offers five scholarships for its MSc in Internal Medicine (Online Learning) to support new and continuing students in the 2026-2027 academic year. These scholarships cover 66% of the tuition fee, helping medical professionals gain quality education at a reduced cost.

The program helps individuals working in healthcare services in eligible countries who wish to use their training to enhance their contribution to local and national medical systems. In addition to financial support, awardees will join a vibrant academic community and actively engage in knowledge sharing.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: 30 June 2026 (23:59 GMT)
• Result Announcement Date: end of July 2026
• Funding Type: Partial Scholarship (66% tuition coverage)
• Host Institution: University of Edinburgh
• Eligible Countries: Countries listed
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Healthcare professionals in eligible countries
• Field: Internal Medicine
• Study Level: Postgraduate (MSc, PgCert, PgDip)
• Degree Required: Admission to or enrollment in the MSc, PgDip, or PgCert Internal Medicine (Online)
• Number of Opportunities: 5
• Duration: One academic year
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: Online

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship details are as follows:

• £4,204.00 scholarship covering 66% of the tuition fee
• The award is automatically deducted from the tuition
• Access to a global academic community and student clubs
• Opportunity to present at Internal Medicine student events

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a current student or have an offer for:
  • Internal Medicine (MSc) (Part-time)
  • Internal Medicine (PgCert) (Part-time)
  • Internal Medicine (PgDip) (Part-time)
• Must have accepted (or plan to accept) the offer
• Must be working and residing in an eligible country or recently displaced due to conflict/unrest
• Must demonstrate a commitment to improving healthcare services in their country

Eligible Countries

The following is the list of eligible countries:

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Congo (Democratic Republic), Congo, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czechia, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Islamic Republic of Iraq, Israel, Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire), Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea DRY (North), Kyrgyzstan, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Rwanda, Samoa, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Kitts-Nevis, Sudan, Surinam, Syrian Arab Republic (Syria), Tanzania, United Republic of, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Selection Process and Criteria

• Selection is based on academic merit and a strong personal statement.
• The statement must highlight your current local/national healthcare role and how the program will boost your impact.
• Awardees must:
  • Work in their country’s healthcare system after graduation
  • Apply their learning to improve services
  • Build academic/clinical links with Edinburgh
  • Maintain academic integrity and standards
  • Present at the student club on global practice
  • Submit a biography for the scholarship webpage
• Funding lasts one year only; multi-year students should plan accordingly.

How to Apply?

• First, apply for admission to the University of Edinburgh.
• After your admission application, wait up to 5 working days for system access.
• Once granted access, complete the online scholarship application via EUCLID on the MyEd portal.
• Log in with your University username and password. For help, visit here.
• Scholarship application deadline: 30 June 2026, 23:59 GMT.
• For detailed guidance and FAQs, check the scholarship support resources on MyEd.

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Further details and information regarding the scholarship are available on the official Edinburgh website.

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