Fair Trade Electives is delighted to announce our official launch, together with a 2026 Funded Elective Award designed to support student access to ethical, community-led global health placements. From now until 31 January 2026, any UK-based clinical medical student who books a Fair Trade Elective will be automatically entered into a draw to have their elective fees fully funded (up to £1,500).
What’s included
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Booking fee
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Host institution elective package
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Local registration fees
Travel, visas, insurance, medical checks and personal costs are not included.
Why we’re introducing the award
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To celebrate the launch of Fair Trade Electives
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To make electives more accessible for students
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To reinforce our commitment to ethical, locally-led global health learning
Where students can go
FTE currently partners with hospitals in countries including Malawi, Rwanda, Nepal, India, Zambia and Uganda, offering structured, supervised electives shaped and led by local healthcare teams.
Ready to begin?
Fair Trade Electives is committed to setting a new standard for ethical elective placements and we look forward to welcoming you in 2026.
2026 Funded Elective Award – Summary Terms
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Open to UK-based clinical medical students booking a Fair Trade Elective for travel in 2026.
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Students who have already booked for 2026 are automatically entered, along with all new bookings made between 5 December 2025 and 31 January 2026.
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One student will be selected at random to receive up to £1,500 towards elective fees.
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Covers the FTE booking fee, host institution elective package, and local registration fees.
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Does not cover flights, visas, insurance, medical checks, vaccinations or personal travel costs.
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No separate application required.
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Winner notified by email after 31 January 2026.
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Award is non-transferable, has no cash alternative, and is applied as a credit to elective fees.
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Standard FTE booking terms and conditions apply.
For questions, please contact info@ften.co.uk.