Wellcome Trust Doctoral Fellowships for Healthcare Professionals: Scholarship for African Students

Wellcome Trust doctoral fellowships for healthcare professionals from low and middle income countries, enabling them to undertake a PhD in global health, biomedical, or clinical sciences. Provides full funding including salary, research costs, and training at partner institutions in Africa and UK.

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Quick Facts — Wellcome Trust Doctoral Fellowships for Healthcare Professionals

Application DeadlineDecember 31, 2026

Who Is Eligible for Wellcome Trust Doctoral Fellowships for Healthcare Professionals?

This scholarship is open to students from: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

How to Apply for Wellcome Trust Doctoral Fellowships for Healthcare Professionals

  1. Review the eligibility requirements above to confirm you qualify.
  2. Prepare your documents including academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and personal statement.
  3. Submit your application before December 31, 2026 via the official website.
  4. Track your application status on Scholar Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Wellcome Trust Doctoral Fellowships for Healthcare Professionals?

Wellcome Trust Doctoral Fellowships for Healthcare Professionals is open to students from Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe studying at the eligible level.

What does Wellcome Trust Doctoral Fellowships for Healthcare Professionals cover?

This scholarship scholarship covers tuition and may include additional benefits such as living expenses and travel costs.

When is the deadline for Wellcome Trust Doctoral Fellowships for Healthcare Professionals?

The application deadline is December 31, 2026. Apply early as some components may take time to prepare.

How do I apply for Wellcome Trust Doctoral Fellowships for Healthcare Professionals from Africa?

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