Commonwealth Online Global Health Scholarships at University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh's Global Health Academy offers 10 fully funded studentships for online Masters programmes in Global Health. The award covers full tuition and extra support for study costs. It is open to students from selected developing Commonwealth countries.

• Host: University of Edinburgh, UK
• Level: Online Masters
• Number of awards: 10
• Deadline: 22 March 2019 (annual)
• Course starts: Sept 2019
• Coverage: full tuition fee and resources

This scholarship suits students from developing Commonwealth countries who want to study global health online at Masters level. You must be a citizen of and resident in one of the eligible countries and be admitted to an eligible programme.

University of Edinburgh, UK

• MSc Clinical Education
• MSc Family Medicine
• MSc Global Challenges
• MSc Paediatric Emergency Medicine
• eMPH Public Health

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Citizens of and resident in one of the following developing Commonwealth countries: Bangladesh, Cameroon, Eswatini, Ghana, Guyana, India, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, The Gambia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, and Zambia

The scholarship includes full tuition fee and resources to enhance student participation, access and research skills. This includes participation in a summer school; contribution towards student costs of internet access & printing (journal articles, etc); and a contribution to MSc project costs (materials, travel, etc).

The scholarships will be awarded to a candidate who is accepted for admission on to an eligible programme (see above) and who is a citizen of and resident in one of the following developing Commonwealth countries.

Applications are currently closed.

Please note that you will need to apply to the University of Edinburgh and receive an offer of a place on one of the eligible programmes (see above and related links below) in order to be eligible for funding through this scholarship.

Application should be made through the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission's Electronic Application System (EAS). The deadline for submitting applications is midday 12.00 PM (BST) on 22 March 2019.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

• Who can apply? Citizens of and resident in one of the listed developing Commonwealth countries who are accepted for admission on an eligible programme.
• What is covered? Full tuition fee and resources including summer school participation, contribution towards internet access and printing, and contribution to MSc project costs.
• When is the deadline? Midday 12.00 PM (BST) on 22 March 2019.
• How do I apply? Apply to the University of Edinburgh for an eligible programme, receive an offer, then apply through the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission's Electronic Application System (EAS).
• How many awards are available? 10 fully funded studentships.
• Which programmes are eligible? MSc Clinical Education, MSc Family Medicine, MSc Global Challenges, MSc Paediatric Emergency Medicine, and eMPH Public Health.

• Read the official scholarship guidelines carefully before starting your application.
• Prepare your documents early, including proof of citizenship and residency.
• Check the language requirements for your chosen programme.
• Submit your university application well before the scholarship deadline to receive an offer in time.
• Keep a copy of your submitted application for your records.