Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships 2026 at the University of Edinburgh; The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, is inviting applications from outstanding international students for the Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships 2026. These prestigious scholarships are fully funded and designed to support exceptional academic talent at the postgraduate level.
The Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships cover full tuition fees, provide living expenses support, and offer an additional stipend for academic activities such as research placements, internships, and other scholarly engagements outside the classroom.
Eligibility Criteria
The Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships are open to applicants from any country who have earned a gold, silver, or bronze medal in any of the following global science Olympiads:
- International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
- International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI)
- International Physics Olympiad (IPhO)
- Romanian Master of Mathematics (RMM)
- European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) – gold or silver medals only
Eligible Degree Programmes
Scholarships are awarded to students admitted into one of the following full-time undergraduate programmes hosted by the School of Mathematics:
- BSc Applied Mathematics
- BSc Mathematics
- BSc Mathematics and Statistics
- MMath Applied Mathematics – (direct entry to second year only)
- MMath Mathematics – (direct entry to second year only)
Scholarship Value
The BIG Program offers comprehensive support, including:
- Full tuition coverage
- Living cost assistance
- A stipend for academic enrichment activities
- Access to networking events
- Internship opportunities
- Research placements
- Social and academic development programmes
Scholarship Details
- Type: Postgraduate
- Host Institution: University of Edinburgh
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Funding Provider: Global Talent Fund
- Deadline: March 31, 2026
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
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