University of Edinburgh The David and Molly Pyott Foundation Scholarships in Ophthalmology 2024

The David and Molly Pyott Foundation Scholarships in Ophthalmology

Nine online distance learning scholarships are available in the field of Ophthalmology for students from Africa, Central and South Asia, Caribbean Islands, Pacific Islands, Central and Latin America who have been accepted for admission to the two-year, part-time online ChM (Master of Surgery) in Clinical Ophthalmology in academic session 2024-2025.  

• Table of Content
• About University of Edinburgh
• University of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh is the sixth oldest university in the UK and the oldest civic foundation in the English-speaking world. Today, the University is home to over 45,000 students spread across five campuses around the city. These campuses also house some of the world’s most important collections, including art, musical instruments, natural history, geology, anatomy, rare books and manuscripts.  90% of their research was recently deemed world leading or internationally excellent and they have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize five times. As w... continue reading

University of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship

• Category Masters
• SponsorUniversity of Edinburgh
• City to study Edinburgh
• School to study University of Edinburgh
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline June 1, 2024

Aim and Benefits of University of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship

Each scholarship will cover the tuition fee for the entire programme of study and funding towards a laptop and internet service.  The award is tenable for two academic years, subject to academic progress.

Requirements for University of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship Qualification

• The scholarships will be awarded to students who are accepted for admission on to the online distance learning Master of Surgery (ChM) in Clinical Ophthalmology at the University of Edinburgh, one of the Edinburgh Surgery Online suite of Masters programmes.
• 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. Applicants should be advanced trainee ophthalmologists. 
• Applications from ophthalmologists in independent practice may also be considered.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Edinburgh Masters Scholarship

Selection is based on academic merit and the personal statement in which you describe your current contribution to your country’s local and national ophthalmology development plans and how you will use the scholarship to further contribute to the development of ophthalmology services in your country.

Successful applicants will be committed to working in their country’s ophthalmology service on completion of their studies; to using their new found skills to further enhance and develop the service; and to fostering clinical and academic links between their country’s medical universities, ophthalmology teaching hospitals and research institutes and The University of Edinburgh.

Application Deadline

June 1, 2024

How to Apply

1. Complete an online EUCLID application for the ChM (Master of Surgery) in Clinical Ophthalmology – instructions on full application process can be found on the University’s degree finder page here.  Wait for decision on application via EUCLID.
2. If eligible to join the course, you will be given a conditional or unconditional offer, which you must accept prior to applying for a scholarship.
3. Apply online for the scholarship via the Edinburgh Surgery Online (ESO) scholarships online application form

In the ESO Scholarships section, click on The David and Molly Pyott Foundation Scholarships title and then click on the link to apply online. You will be asked to enter the following information:

Page 1:  University Application Number

Enter your University application number (UUN) that you will have received from your online EUCLID application for a place on the ChM.

Page 2: Tell Us Where You Are Based

Do you reside in and are you a national of one of the LMIC countries listed above?  (Yes/No) Please state which one(s).

Page 3: Personal Statement

Include a personal statement (maximum 500 words) in which you describe the following: 

• your reason for applying for the Masters programme
• how undertaking this course of study will benefit your career, and
• how you envisage this course enhancing your working practices to transform ophthalmology services in your country to improve eyecare. 

Page 4: CV (Resumé)

Include a copy of your CV (resumé).

Page 5: Letter of Support

Include a letter of support for your scholarship application from your Ophthalmology Educational/ Training Programme Supervisor or Director in your locality. It is important to us that our scholars are supported in their workplace whilst studying with us.

Final Page

Acknowledgement of your scholarship application will be provided by the ESO team in due course.

If your application for scholarship is successful and a University-approved English language proficiency test (e.g., IELTS) is required to complete your EUCLID application for admission to the ChM in Clinical Ophthalmology, the cost of the exam will be met by the University of Edinburgh.