Merck Foundation is welcoming applications for its Postgraduate Medical Scholarships for African and Asian Students.
Description
The Postgraduate Medical Scholarships for African and Asian Students are a scholarship program by Merck Foundation that offers financial aid to African and Asian students to enable them pursue any accredited Postgraduate programme offered at participating universities.
Deadline: 30 June 2021
Course starts: Not specified
Number of Awards: Not specified
Degree type: Masters Degree
Field of study: Selected Master’s Degree programme at the participating Universities
Host Institution/Board: Merck Foundation
Country of Study: Online
Target demographic:
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship program, applicants must;
° candidates should be working within a public sector clinical setting (Preferably) with the aim to continue working in the public sector after graduation, in order to improve patient access to quality and equitable healthcare solutions
° have a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery – Primary Medical Qualification, eg: MBBS or MBChB
° provide proof of English language proficiency, requirement may vary according to the requirement of the institution – minimum accepted score in TOEFL, IELTS is required.
More on Eligibility
Applicants are required to email their comprehensive CV alongside supporting documents to info@merck-foundation.com
Scholarship Official Contact
Merck Foundation contacts: For Asian Countries;
Venu Nair
Vice President & Regional Head of Asia Pacific
Mobile: +91 70453 46937
Email: venu.nair@merckgroup.com
For African Countries:
Leonard Saika
Senior Program Director- Regional Head of Africa
Mobile: +254 722 762 037
Email: leonard.saika@merckgroup.com
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