Studying medicine abroad is expensive. But we have collected several scholarships for you that will help you offset your expenses a little or completely pay for your studies and living in the country.
Most of the funding programs in our selection are designed for master’s degrees. The fact is that in medical fields it is difficult to find profitable scholarship options for bachelors. These programs are already in high demand, so universities rarely need to attract students.
Therefore, even scholarships for masters in this field can hardly be called generous. Finding a funding program specifically for medical students that will fully cover the cost of training is rare. But future bachelors can consider government grants from different countries. These are options with full coverage of the cost of study and living. They are issued for any areas and degrees, for example, the Chinese Government Grant and Turkiye Burslari in Turkey.
In addition, bachelors often receive scholarships at universities after 1 year of study for high academic performance. Sometimes with full coverage.
Edith SeVille Coale Scholarship
- To: female medical students, regardless of degree
- What is covered: payment of 5,000-8,000 USD
- Country: USA
- Deadline: April
Scholarship for women who are studying medicine at The George Washington University , Georgetown University , Howard University College and John Hopkins University . Female students may receive a lump sum payment in cases of financial need, provided they are above average in academic performance. They must be in their 2nd or 3rd year of university.
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Hill Foundation Scholarship
To: For applicants for a Master’s or PhD at the University of Oxford
What is covered: 100% of the cost of study + accommodation
Country: UK
Quota: 15
Deadline: February 8, 2023
A scholarship from the Hill Foundation for Russian students who received their first higher education in Russia. Open to all full-time Masters and PhD programs at the University of Oxford . The admissions committee seeks candidates who want to spend their lives making a positive contribution to society, whether in business, academic life, public service, the arts, or career. Advantages include high academic performance, intention to leave the UK on completion of studies, and outstanding personal and social qualities.
You can apply for it through the UCAS service when applying to the University of Oxford.
Medical scholarship from King’s College London
To whom: undergraduate and graduate students
What it covers: 11,460 USD for the entire duration of study
Country: UK
Deadline: January 31
Partial scholarship for undergraduate students in the Global Health and Community Medicine program at King’s College London . The amount is distributed over the entire period of study. That is, out of 11,460 USD you will receive about 3,717 USD every year . There is no separate competition for this scholarship. All students who apply to the program through UCAS are automatically considered for this scholarship.
John Snow Scholarship
To: students of medical fields of any degree
What is covered: 250-500 USD + certificate
Country: Australia and New Zealand
Deadline: October 26
Despite the name, it’s difficult to call it a scholarship—it’s more of a competition. But even though the payout is not large, it can still be useful. Moreover, this is a fairly prestigious competition, winning which will give you an advantage in future employment. Candidates must write an essay on a medical topic and a motivation letter. Medical students can participate, regardless of their degree.
Karolinska University Scholarships
Karolinska University is one of the most famous medical universities in Sweden. Ranked among the top 10 universities in the world in the field of medicine [1] . It offers several scholarships with different conditions and requirements.
The Karolinska Institutet Global Master’s Scholarships
To: Master’s degree applicants
What is covered: 100% of the cost of study
Country: Sweden
Quota: 10
Deadline: February 28, 2023
KI-DIS Fellowship
To: Master’s degree applicants who previously studied in Stockholm or Copenhagen under the DIS program
What it covers: USD17,864 for one year
Country: Sweden
Deadline: February 28, 2023
The Swedish Institute’s scholarships
To: Master’s degree applicants
What is covered: 100% of the cost of study, living expenses SEK 10,000/month
Country: Sweden
Deadline: February 28, 2023
Danish Government Scholarships
To: Master’s degree applicants
What is covered: full or partial cost of study or an amount covering living expenses
Country: Denmark
State scholarship from the Danish government for students with excellent academic performance. There is no need to apply for it separately, all students are automatically selected.
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship
To: Master’s students of the University of Amsterdam Faculty of Medicine
Amount: 4,271 USD /year
Country: Netherlands
Deadline: until June 1/ Nov. 1
Scholarship for students who are enrolled in the Master’s program in Computer Science in Medicine at the University of Amsterdam . You will need a 500 word motivation letter and a recommendation from a teacher who will confirm that you are among the top 10% of students in the group. Certificates of extracurricular achievements – in sports, music or volunteering – will also be useful.