Do you know that Cuba is one of the best locations in the world to study medicine? Healthcare is very important in Cuba and for this reason, Cuba trains some of the best physicians in the world. Certain government of countries and organizations provides Cuba medical scholarships and fellowships for their students to study medicine in Cuba.
Also, many nations provide full scholarships for their students to train in Cuba as physicians. After the duration of the study, the students return home to practice in the most medically neglected and poor regions.
Therefore, if you are a young adult who cannot afford the high tuition cost of studying medicine in the US and Europe, then Cuba is where you need to go.
Why Study Medicine in Cuba?

Cuba is the largest country in the North Carribean and it offers some of the best opportunities for tertiary education, especially in the field of medicine. Notwithstanding that they chiefly speak Spanish in Cuba it is still an international student top study destination, with its large population of students of color.
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The country focuses on keeping terminal, chronic, natural and airborne diseases at bay. Thus, illnesses and viruses like meningitis, Cholera, AIDS, and cancer are not so rampant. This is the reason why Cuba residents are said to have a higher life expectancy than others in the world.
Furthermore, Cuban universities are highly competitive in as much as they are affordable. They are recognized globally as well, that is why an increasing number of nations are sending their medical students over to the country for undergraduate or graduate degree.
The Universidad de la Havana and The Latin American School of Medicine, or E.L.A.M., are two of the top medical schools of the Caribbean. These schools are in Cuba, however, and they have a teacher-student ratio that is unmatchable in Cuba. This offers students opportunities for mentoring, training and specialties that are not easily attainable in other universities.
Let us now proceed to the available medical scholarships in Cuba, now that you know why you should study medicine in Cuba.
NW Government: Medicine Bursary / Scholarship Programme in Cuba 2020
The North West Province of South Africa offers this scholarship to qualified students from the province to study Medicine in Cuba.
However, you must commit yourself to work in the health-needy areas of the Province upon completion of your study if you’re selected. It is the Health Department’s prerogative to place students where they’ll practice, thus, they have the final say in the posting.
Level/Field of Study
This scholarship to study medicine in Cuba is available to prospective undergraduates seeking admission to tertiary institutions.
Host Nationality
This Cuba medical scholarship is hosted by the South African government.
Eligible Nationality
Also, applicants must be South African Citizens who are residents of the North West Province.
Scholarship Worth
This Cuba medical scholarship covers the cost of acquiring medical training in Cuba.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this medicine bursary, you should pass your Matric with minimum medical university entry requirements. You should score at least 4 in Physical Science, Mathematics, Biology / Life Sciences, and English.
However, the department will consider only candidates between the age of 25 and 31 who have an endorsement for a degree/diploma.
In addition to being a South African citizen and a resident of the North West (NW) province, you must be physically and medically fit. You can check out the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for South Africans, 2020
You should also have a valid passport or are applying for one at the time of application. You’ll need to attach proof of application if the later is your case.
Furthermore, successful candidates shall sign a contract with the Department before departure.
Also, note that the Medical Training in Cuba is preceded by 12 months of Spanish tuition course.
Successful candidates must commit to undertaking an orientation to South African conditions upon their return, before deployment in the Province.
Finally, you won’t qualify for this Cuba medical scholarship if you’re already studying, have a tertiary qualification, or a criminal record.
How to Apply
First, you’ll have to obtain an application form from any Health Department’s Districts and Sub-District Offices, or from the Provincial Office (Mmabatho). The address of the Province Office is 3801 Cnr. Sekame & Ist Street, Office No: 249, HRD Unit, Second Floor. It is at New Office Park (behind The Crossing Mall).
After completing the form, your application should be directed for the attention of Mr. G B Msinga. You may deliver it by hand to the Department of Health at the 2nd Floor, Office 247 of the same address.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applying for this Cuba medicine scholarship is 14 June.
Gordon Signy Fellowships, 2020
The World Association of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine offers this scholarship to students in the field of Medical Pathology to study abroad. You can get this scholarship as an International student to study medicine in Cuba. Also, the organization provides partial financial funding to assist medical students to cover the cost of studying in Cuba.
Level/Field of Study
This scholarship to study medicine in Cuba is available to Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D., and Post Doc degree students.
Host Nationality
This Cuba medical scholarship is hosted by the United State of America.
Eligible Nationality
Also, applicants for this Cuba medical scholarship may come from any part of the world.
Scholarship Worth
This medical fellowship offers $5,000 to successful applicants. The payment is in two installments. You will receive $4,500 at the beginning of the period of study and $500 after the scholarship organization receives a report of your fellowship experience.
However, if the training period exceeds 89 days you may receive $7,500 which is subject to the discretion of the Regents of the Fellowship.
Eligibility
This medical fellowship allows you to take the medical pathology training in any country other than your own country. Therefore, to study the medical course in a Cuba university, you’ll have to be an international student.
However, you must have completed your training in subjects like anatomical or clinical pathology before applying for this fellowship. Meanwhile, this training should not be more than 10 years old before applying for the fellowship.
Also, you will have to submit a Letter of acceptance from the training director, a teacher, supervisor, mentor or faculty as well as Copies of your Medical Degree and Certificate of Training.
In addition, you’ll submit a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) which should include your name and address, current employment, education, memberships, and other details.
How to Apply
To apply for this medical fellowship, you’ll have to complete application forms using either the WORD, PDF or PDF-TEXT ONLY formats.
You should complete The PDF FORM format using a computer. Save, print and then mail the application when you’re done.
You should print the PDF-TEXT ONLY format, fill it out by hand, copy or scan it and then mail when you’re done.
You may also scan and complete the WORD form using a computer.
Furthermore, the forms contain every information you need to complete the application including the email and postal addresses to submit the application.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applying for this Cuba medicine scholarship is 30th June 2020.
Scholarship Link
Nestle Nutrition Institute – Research Training Fellowships, 2020
The Nestle Nutrition Institute (NNI) offers this scholarship to students in the field of young women’s health, mother and child health, and nutrition. They can study this course at any university. This means that you can get this scholarship as an international student to study medicine in Cuba. Also, NNI provides partial financial funding to assist medical students to cover the cost of studying in Cuba.
Level/Field of Study
This scholarship to study medicine in Cuba is available to Masters and Ph.D. degree students.
Host Nationality
This Cuba medical scholarship is hosted by Switzerland.
Eligible Nationality
Also, applicants for this Cuba medicine scholarship may come from any part of the world.
Scholarship Worth
This Cuba medical scholarship offers 40,000 CHF or $40,246 to successful applicants for the longer length projects (12 months).
Eligibility
To qualify for this Research Training Fellowships, 2020 you should have a postgraduate qualification as well as have an affiliation with a clinical or academic institution.
However, if you will not be eligible for this medical fellowship if you’re not in your home country at the time of application. You will also not be eligible if you have spent more than 12 months outside your home country for the past three years prior to the application.
How to Apply
To apply for this medical fellowship, you’ll have to submit an application describing your interest in the fellowship.
You’ll also have to submit a curriculum vitae, two recommendation letters – one from the host and the other from the institution where they are working – as well as a letter stating an intention to return to your home country.
Furthermore, The applicants should also submit a plan for the proposed activity and its outcome and their training level details.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applying for this Cuba medicine scholarship is 31st August.
Scholarship Link
Conclusion
Cuba is the largest country in the North Caribbean and it offers some of the best opportunities for tertiary education, especially in the field of medicine. In Cuba, healthcare is a priority, thus, the much attention given to studying medicine there. Countries of the world and global organizations are increasingly recognizing this fact, therefore they send medical students over to get degree certificates and training. However, an underlying condition of Cuba medical scholarships is that after study, you’ll return to your home country to practice.
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I really want to apply for admission at the Cuba medical school,,can someone please assist me on how you go about with the applications says
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Ti says
Am a Namibian Citizen hoping to pursue studies in Medicine… Which are the best scholarships to consider and around which time of the year should one apply?
Oratile says
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Andrew Philip Dean says
Hi, I am Andrew Philip Dean, a graduate of the University of Liberia with a bachelor of Science degree in biology. I would like to know whether there’s scholarships from Cuba for Liberia students in medicine
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Godfred says
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Carmen Lucía Maestre Vega says
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Claire Luther says
Hi i’m Claire Luther
I am really happy to see this opportunity that is intended for underprivileged person like me who’s father left my mother alone, leaving her with duties of both a mother and a father. I’m still a learner doing Grade 11. I’m applying for this scholarship for 2021. i want to do medicine. I’m doing all this to support my mother in the future.
Apioh Gertrude Anongre says
Hello, I am a second year biological science student in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. I would like to know whether I can get scholarship to study medicine in Cuba after graduation.
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Gloria Wilson says
I am really happy to see this opportunity that is intended for underprivileged persons like me who father was murdered by ritualistic killers in Maryland, Liberia, West Africa. Please how do I apply for this opportunity as I wish to follow my late father’s footstep to be a medical doctor?.
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