Edinburgh Surgery Online Global Scholarships 2025
- Omran Aburayya
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
If you're a medical professional from a low- or lower-middle-income country seeking to advance your surgical expertise through a globally recognized program, the University of Edinburgh invites you to apply for the 2025 Edinburgh Surgery Online Global Scholarships. These prestigious scholarships offer full tuition coverage for the MSc Surgical Sciences (Online Learning) program, enabling you to enhance your skills without the need to relocate. Applications are currently open and will close on May 5, 2025.
🎓 Scholarship Summary
Location: Online (University of Edinburgh, UK)
Host Institution: University of Edinburgh
Study Level: Master's (MSc Surgical Sciences)
Target Group: Nationals and residents of low- and lower-middle-income countries
Fields of Study: Surgical Sciences
Coverage: Full tuition fees; possible contribution towards internet access costs
Award Duration: Duration of the MSc program
Application Deadline: May 5, 2025
Start Date: September 2025
Eligible To: Applicants from eligible low- and lower-middle-income countries with a conditional offer for the MSc Surgical Sciences program
🩺 Scholarship Overview
The Edinburgh Surgery Online Global Scholarships are designed to support talented individuals from resource-limited settings in pursuing advanced surgical education. The MSc Surgical Sciences program is delivered entirely online, allowing students to balance their studies with professional commitments in their home countries. The curriculum covers a comprehensive range of surgical topics, including anatomy, pathology, and operative surgery, and is taught by experienced faculty members from the University of Edinburgh.
🎁 Scholarship Benefits
Full coverage of tuition fees for the MSc Surgical Sciences (Online Learning) program
Potential contribution towards internet access costs to facilitate participation
Access to a flexible, high-quality online learning environment
Opportunity to earn a degree from a prestigious UK university without relocating
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be nationals and residents of countries classified as low- or lower-middle-income by the World Bank (See full list here)
Have received at least a conditional offer to study the MSc Surgical Sciences (Online Learning) at the University of Edinburgh
Provide a letter of support from their current employer or a relevant professional reference
Demonstrate proficiency in English (e.g., IELTS score of 6.5 with no component below 5.5)
📝 Application Procedure and Documents Required
Apply for Admission:
Submit an application for the MSc Surgical Sciences (Online Learning) program through the University of Edinburgh's online portal.
Ensure you receive at least a conditional offer before applying for the scholarship.
Prepare Supporting Documents:
Letter of support from your employer or a professional reference
Proof of English language proficiency
Personal statement outlining your motivation and how the program aligns with your career goals
Submit Scholarship Application:
Email your supporting documents to eso.scholarships@ed.ac.uk by May 5, 2025.
Await Notification:
All applicants will be notified of the outcome by the end of August 2025.
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