University of Edinburgh offers five CMVM Online Distance Learning Scholarship for the 2016-2017 academic session. Applicants of developing Commonwealth countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship. This is awarded to undertake postgraduate degree program.

University offers a number of general and subject-specific funding schemes. The aim of the scholarships is to attract the best and most motivated people to Edinburgh.

The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1582, is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland’s ancient universities. The University’s mission is the creation, dissemination and curation of knowledge.

Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so. University accepts all of the English language qualifications for entry to the University, including IELTS qualifications from any IELTS test center.

Course Level: Scholarships are provided for postgraduate studies at University of Edinburgh.

Study Subject: Postgraduate scholarships are available for online distance learning programmes commencing in 2016-2017:

List of Subjects: Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health, Clinical Animal Behaviour, Clinical Education, Clinical Management of Pain, Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Clinical Trials, Conservation Medicine, Disease in Livestock Ecosystems, Equine Science, Family Medicine, Global eHealth, Global Health and Infectious Diseases, Imaging, Internal Medicine, International Animal Health, International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law, Neuroimaging for Research, One Health, Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Primary Care Ophthalmology ,Primary Dental Care, Public Health (MPH), Science Communication and Public Engagement, Surgical Sciences and Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia

Scholarship Award: Each scholarship will pay the full tuition fee for the first year of study.

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: The scholarship is awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit. To be eligible to apply:
-Applicants who have already commenced their programme of study will not be considered. Applicants who already hold a postgraduate qualification will not be considered.
-The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level or the international equivalent.

Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of and resident in one of the following developing Commonwealth countries.

List of Countries: Bangladesh, Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia

College Admission Requirement: The entry requirements are a UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent (link is external) in computer science, physics, informatics, mathematics, engineering or chemistry and experience in computer programming. Applicants who have equivalent work experience may also be considered.

English Language Requirements: All students of every nationality are required to prove their English language competence. Even native-speakers of English must demonstrate that they meet our minimum language requirements to gain entry to the University. University accept all of the English language qualifications for entry to the University, including IELTS qualifications from any IELTS test centre. Applicants who require an IELTS test as part of an application for degree-level studies may take this test at any IELTS centre.

Supporting Material: -In order to be considered for the programmes, you are required to send the completed application form, two references, copies of degree transcripts, degree certificate and English Language qualification.

-Applicants should supply as many supporting documents as possible. However, if you have not yet received your English language qualification or final results from your academic institution, you can still apply and send these documents at a later date. Please note that your place will not be secured until you provide all the supporting documents required.

Masters Scholarships

How to Apply: Please note that you will not be able to access the online application form unless you have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh and have full EASE authentication.

Online Scholarship Application Available: Yes

Scholarship Application Form

Application Deadline: The closing date for application is 2nd May 2016.