The Glenmore Medical Postgraduate Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh, listed by the university as the Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship, pays full tuition fees for a medical or health master’s for students from developing countries. It covers selected online part-time programmes and some one-year on-campus programmes. The university says it would particularly welcome applicants from Africa.
Is it still offered? Yes. The scholarship is still listed on the University of Edinburgh’s postgraduate funding pages for the 2026-2027 session, with three awards. That round closed on 28 May 2026. The 2027-2028 call has not been published yet, so the deadline below is 28 May 2027 (based on this year’s date; confirm on the official page when the call opens). Here is what the award covers, who qualifies, and how to apply, checked on 25 October 2026.
Glenmore scholarship status in 2026
The Glenmore scholarship has run in recent years with a late-May deadline. The 2024-2025 round closed on 30 May 2024, and the 2026-2027 round closed on 28 May 2026. The University of Edinburgh’s funding page for online postgraduate study still lists it, describing three scholarships for eligible programmes in the 2026-2027 session. There is no closure or suspension notice.
| Item | Status on 25 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Still offered? | Yes, listed for 2026-2027 |
| 2027-2028 call published? | Not yet |
| Deadline | 28 May 2027, 23:59 UK time |
| Number of awards | Three |
| Result | Around late June to early July |
| Study starts | September 2027 |
Some listing sites say four scholarships. The university’s own pages say three.
What the Glenmore scholarship covers
The award pays full tuition fees for the whole length of your programme. For an online part-time MSc, that is usually three years of fees. For an on-campus course, it is one year. It is a tuition-only award, so the costs of living, visas and travel are not part of it.
- Tuition: paid in full for the duration of the programme.
- Living stipend: none.
- Visa and flights: not covered, which matters only if you take an on-campus programme.
- Study from home: online programmes let you keep your job and study part-time, so many working doctors and health staff choose them.
Eligible countries
You must be domiciled in a country on the OECD DAC List of ODA Recipients named in the call. The 2024-2025 page listed these countries, nearly all of them in Africa:
| Region | Countries |
|---|---|
| West Africa | Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo |
| Central Africa | Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe |
| East Africa and Horn | Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda |
| Southern Africa and islands | Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
| North Africa | Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Western Sahara |
| Asia, Pacific and Caribbean | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Haiti, Kiribati, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Yemen |
The 2026-2027 call pointed to the same DAC list, for 2024-2025 flows. The 2027-2028 call may use an updated list, so check it when the page changes.
Eligible programmes
Only programmes in human healthcare and medicine are covered. These were listed for 2026-2027:
| Mode | Programmes |
|---|---|
| Online, part-time (3 years) | MSc Critical Care, Clinical Education, Clinical Management of Pain, Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Clinical Trials, Data Science for Health and Social Care, Epidemiology, Global Health and Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors, Primary Care Ophthalmology, Restorative Dentistry, Science Communication and Public Engagement, Surgical Sciences, Cancer Biology and Precision Oncology; MFM Family Medicine; MPH Public Health |
| Online, part-time (2 years) | ChM Clinical Ophthalmology, ChM General Surgery, ChM Trauma and Orthopaedics |
| On campus, full-time (1 year) | MSc Human Anatomy; MSc Science Communication and Public Engagement; MSc by Research in Biomedical Sciences (Life Sciences), Cardiovascular Biology, Integrative Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences, Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Repair; MPH Public Health |
The 2024-2025 list also included ChM Urology, ChM Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and MMedSci (by Research) Medical Sciences. If you want one of those, ask the university whether it will be on the 2027-2028 list.
Online or on campus: which route to pick
Because the award pays tuition only, the mode you choose decides how much money you need on top of it.
| Factor | Online part-time | On campus full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3 years (ChM: 2 years) | 1 year |
| Keep your job | Yes | Usually no |
| UK visa needed | No | Yes, with health surcharge |
| Living costs in Edinburgh | None | A full year, self-funded |
| Programme range | Wide clinical range, from critical care to surgery | Mostly research MSc courses plus anatomy and public health |
For most applicants from eligible countries, I would choose the online route unless you already have funding for living costs. It also lets you use cases from your own hospital or clinic in assignments while you study.
Glenmore scholarship eligibility
- Admission: you must hold an offer for an eligible programme and have firmly accepted it, or intend to.
- Domicile: you must live in one of the eligible countries.
- Grades: the overseas equivalent of a UK first-class honours degree, achieved or expected.
- Priority: applicants who have not studied at master’s level before.
- After graduation: the university expects scholars to work in countries that will benefit most from their training.
Edge cases
- Medical degrees without honours classes: MBBS and MBChB degrees are not classed like UK honours degrees. Check with the programme how it maps your grades, such as distinctions, to a first-class equivalent.
- Living abroad: eligibility depends on where you are domiciled, so a Nigerian citizen living in the UK may not qualify, while a citizen of another country living in Kenya might. Ask the scholarships office if you are unsure.
- Already have a master’s: you can still apply, but candidates without one are given priority.
Apply for admission first
You cannot reach the scholarship form until you have applied for your programme. Allow up to five working days after your admission application for system access, so apply for the programme by early May at the latest.
How to apply for the Glenmore scholarship
- Apply for your programme: submit an online admission application to the University of Edinburgh for an eligible programme.
- Get your login: after applying, you receive a University User Name (UUN). It can take up to five working days for access to work.
- Open MyEd: sign in to MyEd with your UUN and password, then go to the scholarship application in EUCLID.
- Write the personal statement: up to 3,500 characters, answering the three set questions.
- Submit before the deadline: by 23:59 UK time on the closing date. If you cannot log in, use the university’s student systems help page.
- Accept your offer: if you have not yet accepted your place firmly, do it as soon as you can.
How to write the Glenmore personal statement
3,500 characters is about 550 to 600 words. The 2024-2025 call set three questions. I would give each its own short section and answer it directly:
- What attracted you to the programme at Edinburgh? Name specific modules, the online format if it lets you keep working, or staff whose work you know.
- How will it benefit your career and personal development? Describe your current role, the skill gap, and the job you will do with the degree.
- How will it help you contribute to your community, region or country? Give a concrete local health problem and what you will do about it.
An example opening for the third question: “My district hospital has one anaesthetist for 400,000 people, and I spend two nights a week running its unit for critically ill patients without any formal critical care training.” Selectors are choosing three people from a large pool, so a precise need and a believable plan stand out. Use your own real figures.
What happens after you apply
Awards are based on academic merit and the personal statement. There is no interview mentioned in the call. In the 2024-2025 round, applicants heard the outcome by late June or early July, about a month after the deadline. If you win, the university confirms the award against your tuition fees, and you start your programme in September.
Costs the scholarship does not cover
- Living costs: for on-campus programmes you need to fund a year in Edinburgh yourself.
- Visa and health surcharge: on-campus students pay the UK student visa fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
- Internet and equipment: online students need a reliable connection and a computer for three years.
- English test: if your programme requires one, the test fee is yours.
Common mistakes
- Applying for the scholarship before the programme. The form only opens after the admission application.
- Leaving the admission application until the last week, then losing days waiting for UUN access.
- Choosing a programme that is not on the list, such as a non-medical master’s.
- Going over 3,500 characters, or writing one essay instead of answering the three questions.
- Planning an on-campus year without money for living costs and a visa.
Glenmore compared with similar scholarships
| Scholarship | Covers | Mode | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship | Tuition only | Online or on campus in Edinburgh | Health graduates with a first-class record |
| Distance learning scholarships | Varies by award | Online | Working professionals who want to stay at home |
| DAAD EPOS | Stipend, insurance, travel; no tuition charged | On campus in Germany | Health workers with 2 years’ experience (for example MSc International Health) |
| Rhodes Scholarship | Fees, stipend, flights, visa | On campus at Oxford | Recent graduates within the age limit |
For more fully funded options, see our list of scholarships for African students.
Who should apply and who should not
Apply if you are a doctor, dentist, nurse, public health worker or biomedical graduate living in an eligible country, with first-class results or their equivalent, and you want an Edinburgh master’s you can do while you keep working. The online route is the realistic one for most applicants, since the award does not pay living costs.
Look elsewhere if your grades are below first-class level, if you need a living stipend to study abroad, or if your field is not medical or health related. With only three awards, it is also wise to apply for at least one other scholarship in the same year.
FAQ on the Glenmore Medical Postgraduate Scholarship
Is the Glenmore scholarship still available?
Yes. It is listed for the 2026-2027 session with three awards, and the 2027-2028 call is expected to follow the same pattern once the university publishes it.
What is the Glenmore scholarship deadline?
The deadline is 28 May 2027 at 23:59 UK time, for programmes starting in September 2027. You must apply for admission first.
Does the Glenmore scholarship pay a living allowance?
No. It pays full tuition fees only, so on-campus students need their own money for living costs, visa and travel.
Can MBBS graduates apply for the Glenmore scholarship?
Yes, if you live in an eligible country, hold an offer for a listed programme and have results equal to a UK first-class degree. Ask the programme how it judges MBBS grades.
Sources and updates
Checked on 25 October 2026 against the University of Edinburgh’s funding page for online postgraduate study, which lists the Glenmore scholarship for 2026-2027, and the university’s 2024-2025 Glenmore page for the country list, personal statement questions and notification timing. The 28 May 2026 closing date and 2026-2027 programme list were confirmed by Al-Fanar Media (January 2026) and Scholars4Dev. When the university publishes the 2027-2028 call, this page will be updated.
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