Global Talent Fund - BIG Program

What is the BIG Program?

BIG stands for ‘Backing Ingenuity for Growth’. The BIG Program offers prodigious young talents the opportunity to study at world-class institutions like Cambridge and Imperial. Scholarships are open to students from around the world who have medalled in international Olympiads. The initiative is spearheaded by the Global Talent Lab, supported with a founding donation from XTX Markets and working in collaboration with the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

What does the BIG Program provide?

The BIG Program offers holistic support for students, encompassing tuition costs, assistance with living costs, a stipend for academic pursuits outside the classroom, and other benefits such as social events, networking, internships, and research placements.

Who is eligible for the BIG Program?

The BIG Scholars Programme is open to students from any country who have earned a gold, silver or bronze medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), or the Romanian Master of Mathematics (RMM), as well as students from any country who earned a gold or silver medal at the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO), International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) and the International Biology Olympiad (IBO).

At which universities do the BIG Scholars study?

BIG Scholars study at top tier global universities including our partners Imperial College London, St John's College at the University of Oxford, Trinity College and Christ's College at the University of Cambridge, the University of Bristol, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Warwick, École Polytechnique, and École Normale Supérieure in France. Learn more about the Scholars and their universities here.

What subjects are eligible for study?

What subjects are eligible for study? Eligible subjects span the fields of mathematics, science, and engineering. The specific courses available will vary depending on the participating universities.

How can I apply?

If you would like to apply for the BIG Scholars Program follow this link or contact us at big@globtalent.org

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