Merck Foundation 2021 Postgraduate Medical Scholarships

The Merck Foundation Capacity Development Programme is now open for applications

• Table of Content
• About Merck Foundation
• Postgraduate Medical Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Postgraduate Medical Scholarships
• Requirements for Postgraduate Medical Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Merck Foundation

The Merck Foundation, established in 2017, is the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people and advance their lives through science and technology

Postgraduate Medical Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Postgraduate Medical Scholarships

Scholarship is fully funded.

Requirements for Postgraduate Medical Scholarships Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (Primary Medical Qualification) (e.g.: MBBS or MBChB)
• Candidates 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.
• Recommendation from the Ministry of Health or Office of The First Lady (For Asian Countries- Recommendation letter from The Ministry of Health or Vice Chancellor/Dean/Rector of the Medical University or President of respective Society or Medical Association)
• Proof of English language proficiency (requirements vary according to the requirement of the institution. Proof may include: a minimum accepted score in TOEFL, IELTS – or another recognized language test provider accepted by the Institute, which is not older than 2 years, or a confirmation of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree that has been taught and assessed in English in a majority English speaking country – further details will be provided with the full course details)
• Accessibility to stable Internet connection.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Submit your application along with your CV to: [email protected]

Download Application form from here

Merck Foundation contacts:
For African Countries:
Leonard Saika
Senior Program Director- Regional Head of Africa
Mobile: +254 722 762 037
Email: [email protected]

For Asian Countries:
Venu Nair
Vice President & Regional Head of Asia Pacific
Mobile: +91 70453 46937
Email: [email protected]

For more details, visit Merck Foundation website.