For medical students like Robyn Adams and Maria-Ariadna Ghiuta, gaining international healthcare experience can be life-changing, but financial considerations often stand in the way. Thanks to the Go Abroad Fund, both students turned ambition into action, gaining skills and perspectives that will shape their future careers.  In 2025, Robyn was able to go on a trip of a lifetime, […]

The journey into medicine and healthcare is rarely straightforward. But for students from financially constrained backgrounds, it can be particularly challenging. Donor supported Access Edinburgh Scholarships provide critical support to ensure that talent, determination and compassion are never limited by circumstance. By removing financial barriers and enabling students to focus on their studies, donors like you are helping shape the next generation of […]

Kenny Chen, a second-year economics student and scholarship student, recently reflected on his transformative experience with the Insights Programme, which has shaped his confidence, professional skills and outlook on the future. The Insights Programme introduces selected students to the professional world by offering real-world exposure to a variety of sectors through connections to our global alumni network.   This initiative helps selected students who have faced barriers to […]

When Robyn Little graduated from Edinburgh Medical School last summer and began work as a junior doctor, it marked the culmination of a demanding six-year journey shaped by determination, experience, and donor support.  Growing up in Falkirk, Robyn entered medical school as a widening participation (WP) student, aware that WP students often face greater financial […]

When Mandy Vine’s son Matthew was diagnosed with the rare brain condition Leukoencephalopathy with Calcifications and Cysts (LCC) nearly eight years ago, her life changed overnight. The disorder causes abnormal calcium deposits, cysts, and white matter damage, leading to seizures, mobility issues, and potentially life-threatening brain pressure.  Thanks to a connection between her son’s hospital and Professor Yanick Crow, a […]