Scholarship Overview

The Wellcome UK government scholarship aims to help students from low- and middle-income countries. All scholarship-related expenses in this category are covered by universities or the UK government. Because the Wellcome UK government scholarship is open to all nationalities, international students are eligible to apply.

Because IELTS are not required for the scholarship, it is an excellent opportunity for international students. The United Kingdom provides students with the opportunity to obtain a degree. This program provides scholarships for master's degree programs. This scholarship is available in a wide range of academic fields. Wellcome UK's government scholarship is for 30 months. A master's degree requires 12 months of study, followed by 18 months of research.

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Host institution(s)

The host institutions includes the following:

  • The University of Geneva.
  • London Southbank University.
  • The University of Bolton.
  • The University of Northampton.
  • The University of Bolton.
  • Portsmouth University.
  • Birmingham City University.
  • The University of Basel.
  • Swansea University.
  • The University of Northampton.
  • Sheffield Hallam University.
  • Riga Technical University.
  • The University of Warwick.
  • London South-bank University.
  • Robert Gordon University.
  • The University of Bristol.
  • The University of Plymouth.
  • Aston University, Birmingham.
  • The University of Central Lancashire.
  • The University of Greenwich.
  • Northumbria University.
  • Audencia Nantes School of Management.

Level(s)/Field(s)

A master's degree in any suitable program

Scholarship value

A £120,000 grant will fund the following:

  • You will be entitled to a stipend of £16,000 per year (outside of London) or £18,000 per year to cover the cost of your stipend for family support (in London).
  • Airline ticket prices
  • Tuition fees have been approved.
  • The stipend mentioned above can also be used to cover visa fees and other expenses.

Eligibility

Eligible candidates must meet the following:

  • You are a low- or middle-income country national.
  • Your proposed research focuses on a low- or middle-income country health priority,
  • You have sponsorship from an eligible host organization in a low- or middle-income country other than mainland China.

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Application instructions

  • The application for the Wellcome UK government scholarship is done online.
  • Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and have a clean academic record.
  • Click on the official link below to learn more.

Visit the official website to start your application