Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships 2026 at the University of Edinburgh, UK (Fully Funded)

November 27, 2025

The University of Edinburgh in UK is welcoming applicants from all over the world for the Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships

The Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships provide tuition costs, assistance with living costs, and a stipend for academic pursuits outside the classroom, internships, and research placements.

In this post, we will discuss the details of the scholarship, its requirements, benefits, and a step-by-step application procedure for interested and qualified candidates.

Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships Summary

  • Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
  • Study Abroad: Study in UK 
  • Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships 
  • Eligible Countries: All Countries
  • Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipend | Internship | Networking | Travel Costs
  • No IELTS Required
  • Deadline: March 31, 2026

University of Edinburgh Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships Details:

The Global Talent Fund is an annual scholarship hosted by the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom (UK).

The BIG (‘Backing Invisible Geniuses’) Program offers prodigious young talents the opportunity to study at world-class institutions. Scholarships are open to students from around the world who have medalled in international Olympiads.

The initiative is spearheaded by the Global Talent Fund, supported with a founding donation from XTX Markets and working in collaboration with the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Eligibility Requirements for Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships 2026

The Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships are open to students from any country who have earned a gold, silver or bronze medal in any of the following major international 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 medal only)

The scholarships are awarded to applicants who are accepted for full-time admission to one of the following undergraduate degree programmes hosted in 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)

Benefits of Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships 2026

The BIG Program offers holistic support for students, encompassing tuition costs, assistance with living costs, a stipend for academic pursuits outside the classroom, and other benefits such as social events, networking, internships, and research placements.

How to Apply for Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)

To apply for the Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh, interested and qualified candidates should;

  • Click the green button below to go to the scholarship webpage.
  • Apply for admission to the University of Edinburgh
  • Proceed to apply for the scholarship.
  • The online scholarship application form is located in EUCLID and can be accessed via MyEd – our web-based information portal.
  • The scholarship deadline is 23:59 (UK Time) on 31st March 2026.

USE THIS LINK TO APPLY

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