Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships 2027 in UK | Fully Funded

The Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships are fully funded scholarships for prodigious young science and mathematics talents. They are open to Olympiad medalists who want to study full-time undergraduate mathematics at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, United Kingdom.

The programme is spearheaded by the Global Talent Fund, with founding support from XTX Markets and the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Scholarships cover up to 4 years of undergraduate study and include full tuition costs, help with living expenses and an academic stipend.

Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships Benefits

• Up to 4 years of undergraduate study
• Covers tuition costs
• Provides assistance with living expenses
• Offers a stipend for academic pursuits outside the classroom
• Includes social events
• Facilitates networking opportunities
• Provides access to internships
• Supports research placements

Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships Eligibility Criteria

• Olympiad medalist in International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), Gold, Silver or Bronze
• Olympiad medalist in International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), Gold, Silver or Bronze
• Olympiad medalist in International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), Gold, Silver or Bronze
• Olympiad medalist in Romanian Master of Mathematics (RMM), Gold, Silver or Bronze
• Olympiad medalist in European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO), Gold or Silver only
• Must have applied for full-time admission to an eligible undergraduate programme at the University of Edinburgh via UCAS
• Not available to students already enrolled on a programme
• Not available to students studying mathematics as part of a degree programme hosted by another school within the university

How to Apply for Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships

• Submit your undergraduate admission application to the University of Edinburgh via UCAS (allow up to five working days for system checks and UUN generation)
• Log in to the University of Edinburgh’s MyEd portal using your University User Name (UUN) and password to access the EUCLID scholarship system
• Complete and submit the online BIG Scholarship application form before 23:59 GMT on Wednesday, 31 March 2027
• Applications are made online via the University of Edinburgh MyEd portal and EUCLID scholarship system, after applying via UCAS

Important Notes

• The application deadline is 23:59 GMT on Wednesday, 31 March 2027
• You need your UCAS application reference and University User Name (UUN)
• You need proof of your international Olympiad medal achievement
• Priority may be given based on financial need, and candidates may be contacted for additional financial information
• Awards are competitive and based primarily on academic merit, collaborative spirit, leadership qualities, and aspirations to make a positive societal contribution

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some common questions about the Global Talent Fund BIG Scholarships. Applicants must submit an admission application, complete the online scholarship form, meet academic criteria, and apply before 31 March 2027.