Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships Program offers prodigious young talents the opportunity to study at world-class institutions. Scholarships are open to students from around the world.
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When is the Application Deadline:
31st March 2026, 23:59 UK Time
Tell Me About the Award:
The BIG (“Backing Invisible Geniuses”) Program provides full tuition, assistance with living costs, a stipend for academic pursuits outside the classroom, and additional benefits including social events, networking opportunities, internships, and research placements.
Get Up to $100,000 Student Loan for Your Master in US or Canada.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- Undergraduate programs in the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh:
- 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)
Type:
- Fully funded scholarship (tuition + living costs + stipend + other academic support)
Who Can Apply?
- Students from any country
- Must have earned a gold, silver, or bronze medal in one of the following 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 only
- Must be applying for full-time admission to eligible undergraduate programs at the University of Edinburgh
- Not available for students already on program or studying mathematics within another school at the University
How Are Applicants Selected?
- Competitive, merit-based assessment
- Academic excellence, collaborative spirit, leadership qualities, and societal contribution are considered
- Financial need may be prioritized
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- All countries worldwide
Where Will the Award Be Taken?
- University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
How Many Awards?
- Number of awards not publicly specified; limited and competitive
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Full tuition coverage
- Assistance with living costs
- Stipend for academic pursuits
- Access to networking, internships, and research placements
How Long Will the Award Last?
- Maximum duration: 4 years (direct entry into second year for MMath programs)
How to Apply:
- Apply for admission to the University of Edinburgh via UCAS
- Wait up to 5 working days for system checks to gain access to the scholarship application
- Complete the online scholarship application in EUCLID, accessed via MyEd portal: MyEd – University of Edinburgh
- Submit all required documents and follow any additional instructions for verification
- Wait for notification of the outcome by 24th April 2026
Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships – University of Edinburgh
