Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship 2026/2027 at the University of Edinburgh
The Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship’s 2026/27 application window closed on 28th May 2026, and applicants should be receiving their outcomes any day now, since the University has stated results land in late June or early July. If you’re discovering this scholarship after the fact, it’s worth understanding in full. Edinburgh runs this award every year for students pursuing medical and health-related postgraduate study, so this guide doubles as a complete reference for the 2027/28 cycle whenever it opens.
This scholarship fully covers tuition fees and, in some cases, extra programme costs for students starting in the 2026–2027 academic year. If you have a strong academic record and a passion for making a difference in healthcare, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
About the Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship
The scholarship sits within Edinburgh’s College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and is aimed squarely at building long-term healthcare capacity in lower-income countries, rather than simply funding individual students. Three fully funded awards are available this cycle, covering eligible Human Medical postgraduate programmes, with the University explicitly encouraging applications from candidates across Africa and other eligible low- and middle-income countries.
What distinguishes Glenmore from many similar development-focused scholarships is its underlying expectation: recipients are expected to return to, or continue working in, the countries that stand to benefit most from their advanced medical training, positioning this as a scholarship built around healthcare capacity-building rather than simply academic achievement. It’s worth noting that the ChM programmes and the MSc Restorative Dentistry (Online Learning) are paused for entry in 2026/27 and are not covered by this scholarship for the current cycle.
Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship Summary
| Scholarship Name ⇒ | Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship |
| Host Country ⇒ | United Kingdom |
| Study Level ⇒ | Masters |
| Benefits ⇒ | Full tuition fees + additional programme costs where applicable |
| Funded by ⇒ | University of Edinburgh |
| Eligible Countries ⇒ | Selected low- and middle-income countries, based on the DAC List of ODA Recipients |
| Application Deadline ⇒ | 2026/27 cycle closed on 28th May 2026. Outcomes expected late June to early July 2026. Based on the annual pattern, expect the 2027/28 window to open around early 2027 with a similar late-May deadline |
What the Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition fees for the entire duration of your chosen programme.
- Additional programme costs, where applicable, as listed on the University’s Degree Finder for your specific course.
- No stated coverage for living costs, visa fees, or travel for on-campus programmes, especially; budget for these separately, since the scholarship is scoped to tuition and programme-specific costs only.
What are the Qualifying Factors for the Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship
- You must be a national and current resident (domiciled) of one of the eligible countries listed by the University, based on the DAC List of ODA Recipients.
- You need a first-class undergraduate degree, or its overseas equivalent, from outside the UK.
- You must have applied for and received an offer for one of the eligible postgraduate programmes.
- You must have firmly accepted your offer, or clearly intend to — preference goes to applicants holding an unconditional offer at the time of the scholarship deadline.
- You must not have previously studied at Master’s level — priority is given to those for whom this would be a first postgraduate qualification.
- You need to demonstrate genuine commitment to using your education to benefit your home country or region after graduating.
- You must submit a personal statement, maximum 3,500 characters, answering three specific questions: what attracted you to this programme at Edinburgh, how completing it will benefit your career and personal development, and how it will let you contribute to your community, region, or country.
Eligible Programmes
Online Learning (3 years, part-time): MSc Critical Care, MSc Clinical Education, MSc Clinical Management of Pain, MSc Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, MSc Clinical Trials, MSc Data Science for Health and Social Care, MSc Epidemiology, MSc Global Health and Infectious Diseases, MSc Internal Medicine, MSc Paediatric Emergency Medicine, MSc Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors, MSc Primary Care Ophthalmology, MSc Science Communication and Public Engagement, MSc Surgical Sciences, MSc Cancer Biology and Precision Oncology, MPH Public Health.
On-Campus (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, and Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Repair, plus MPH Public Health.
Eligible Countries
The list draws on the DAC List of ODA Recipients but isn’t a full match to it, so always check the official page for the current year’s list rather than assuming based on this one. For 2026/27, eligible countries include, across Africa: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia, Zimbabwe; across Asia and the Pacific: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Kiribati, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Yemen; and in the Caribbean: Haiti.
Required Documents
- A valid University of Edinburgh offer, either firmly accepted or with a clear intention to accept.
- Your personal statement, answering all three required questions within the 3,500-character limit.
- Proof of your academic qualifications, showing your first-class degree or equivalent.
- Documentation confirming your current country of residence.
How to Apply
- Apply for admission to an eligible postgraduate programme at the University of Edinburgh. Do this early it can take up to five working days after your admission application before you’re granted access to the scholarship system.
- Wait for your University login details (your University User Name), issued once your admission application has been processed.
- Log in to MyEd at myed.ed.ac.uk using your University User Name and password.
- Access the EUCLID system through MyEd.
- Locate and complete the online Glenmore scholarship application form, including your personal statement.
- Submit before the deadline — applying well in advance is strongly recommended, since technical issues with system access are common close to the cutoff.
Application Deadline
The 2026/27 deadline was 28th May 2026 at 23:59 UK time, and outcomes are expected late June to early July 2026, essentially now, if you already applied. Edinburgh hasn’t announced 2027/28 dates yet, but based on this year’s timing and the scholarship’s consistent annual pattern, expect a similar window to open in the first months of 2027, with a deadline likely falling in late May 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship still open?
No. The 2026/27 deadline was 28th May 2026. Outcomes are expected late June to early July 2026. Based on the annual pattern, a new window is likely to open in early 2027 for the following cycle.
Can Nigerian students apply for the Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship?
Yes. Nigeria appears on the current list of eligible countries, provided you meet the academic and domicile requirements and are applying to an eligible programme.
How many scholarships are actually available this cycle?
Three. Some third-party listings state four, but the University of Edinburgh’s own official page confirms three scholarships for the 2026/27 academic year.
Can I apply if I’ve already completed a Master’s degree?
You can apply, but priority goes to applicants who haven’t previously studied at Master’s level, so having a prior postgraduate qualification puts you at a disadvantage in a competitive selection process.
Does the scholarship cover online programmes as well as on-campus study?
Yes. Both online, part-time programmes and on-campus, one-year programmes are eligible, though the ChM programmes and the MSc Restorative Dentistry (Online Learning) are excluded for 2026/27 since they’re currently paused for entry.
Disclaimer: All scholarship details, deadlines, and eligibility criteria in this post were verified from official sources as of July 2026. Information is subject to change without notice. Always confirm the latest details directly on the official University of Edinburgh Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship page before submitting your application. ScholarWaka is not affiliated with the University of Edinburgh.
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