The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh disburses a number of bursaries each year to fund undergraduate travel and celebrate significant occasions occurring both nationally and internationally.
Find our current portfolio below.
Please direct enquiries to FundingOpportunities@rcsed.ac.uk.
How to Apply
Please apply online and submit your application through the RCSEd Grant Platform, unless otherwise specified.
RCSEd Grant PlatformBinks Bursary for Medical Student Electives
Deadline: 01 June 2025
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, in association with the Binks Trust, offers medical students an opportunity to apply for financial support, of up to £250, towards their elective abroad in surgery.
Applications are open to UK and International medical students, who are enrolled in universities in the UK and Republic of Ireland undertaking approved surgical electives abroad. Students must be affiliates of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in good standing.
Applications are currently open.
Binks Bursary for Medical Student Electives in Africa
Deadline: 01 June 2025
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is offering a number of bursaries for elective placements in Africa.
The elective need not necessarily be in a surgical specific unit, but priority may be given to students demonstrating an interest in surgery.
The bursary will comprise a single payment of up to £500 which can be used towards travel and accommodation costs, or other expenses involved with the placement such as vaccinations and visas.
Applications are currently open.
Coronation Commonwealth Bursary
Deadline: 01 August 2025
The Coronation Commonwealth Bursary was created in honour of the coronation of King Charles III which took place on 6 May 2023 and aims to provide financial assistance to outstanding individuals from Commonwealth countries to pursue an exam or a course at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Applicants must be from one and living in a Commonwealth Country outside of the UK.
Successful applicants will receive of up to £2,000 in funding to cover expenses related to their studies.
Applications are currently open.