The American Friends of Heriot-Watt Biomedical Engineering Scholarship
- Award value
- 100% of overseas tuition fee
- Campus
- UK
- Closing date
- 17 May 2026
- Fee status
- International (EU), International (non-EU)
- Level
- Postgraduate taught
- Delivery mode
- Full-time
- No. awards
- 1
- School
- School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
- status
- Open
Overview
The American Friends of Heriot-Watt Biomedical Engineering Scholarship Award is designed to attract the most talented and ambitious international students to study MSc Biomedical Engineering programme. This competitive scholarship aims to recognise one student who combines academic excellence, leadership potential, and a passion for advancing global healthcare through innovation.
The scholarship will fully fund the tuition fees (worth £39,200) for one international student coming to study the MSc in Biomedical Engineering, a joint programme between the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University beginning in September 2026.
Candidates will be selected on the basis of their academic excellence, financial need and ambitions post-graduation of what they want to achieve in the industry after completing their degree.
Please be aware that a condition of the scholarship is that you will produce an end-of-year report for the donors as well as taking part in marketing efforts for the 2027 cohort of the programme.
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to all international students who have applied to MSc Biomedical Engineering, please note you will not be considered for the award if you have not submitted an application for the programme by the scholarship deadline of 17th May.
How to apply
Please click the apply button above and below and fill out the application form by the deadline of Sunday 17th May 2026. Please note this is a competitive opportunity and we plan to hold interviews for shortlisted candidates on Wednesday 27th May. If your application is successful, please ensure you are available during this time.
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