Merck Foundation Online Postgraduate Medical Scholarships for African Graduates 2021

Franklin Duru

Admissions & Curriculum Analyst

June 14, 2021

The Merck Foundation invites applications from qualified medical and healthcare graduates across African and Asian countries for its 2021 Online Postgraduate Medical Scholarship Programme.

2021 Merck Foundation Medical Scholarships for African & Asian Students

Eligibility & Application Deadline

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 30th June 2021
Study Mode & Level: Online Postgraduate Diploma / Master's Medical Programmes
Requirements: Applicants must be citizens of an African or Asian country, hold a recognized Bachelor's degree in Medicine or a related health field, and provide proof of English proficiency (such as an undergraduate degree taught and assessed in English, or IELTS/TOEFL).

How to Apply

Download the official Merck Foundation Scholarship Application Form (PDF).
Submit your completed application form along with your CV via email to info@merck-foundation.com.
African Regional Contact: Leonard Saika (Senior Program Director - Regional Head of Africa) | Mobile: +254 722 762 037 | Email: leonard.saika@merckgroup.com.

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Community Discussion

Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

Aisha Sani

Jun 14, 2021

Since Nigerian universities teach Medicine in English, do we still need to write IELTS for this Merck Foundation scholarship?

Mentra Admissions Desk

Jun 14, 2021

As stated in the eligibility criteria, Aisha, an official letter/confirmation that your undergraduate degree was taught and assessed in English is accepted in place of IELTS/TOEFL.