SCHOLARSHIP: University College London, UK International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Masters Students
The University College London is offering two UCL IMPACT scholarships annually to support applicants who have demonstrated financial need, who have lived experience of inequality, and who show great promise for population health impact.
This is done in the spirit of preventing and redressing the impact of inequalities is a core philosophy of the UCL Master of Public Health (MPH).
About university:
Founded in 1826, the University College London (UCL) is a leading public research university located in London, United Kingdom. Renowned for its academic excellence and progressive ethos, UCL was the first university in England to admit students regardless of religion or gender. Situated in the vibrant Bloomsbury area, it boasts a rich history and a global reputation in disciplines such as medicine, engineering, law, and the arts.
Scholarship deadline:
June 30, 2026
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United Kingdom UK
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £20,500 Grant
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the IMPACT Scholarship UCL, you must:
- Meet the admissions criteria for the UCL online Master of Public Health (MPH).
- Have submitted an admissions application for the MPH programme at UCL, starting in 2026/27.
- Have lived experience of inequality. This may include, but is not limited to, experience of inequality due to income, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, carer responsibilities, adverse childhood experiences, social exclusion, or disability.
UCL IMPACT Scholarship Selection Criteria
The scholarship is awarded based on a comprehensive set of criteria to evaluate applicants description of:
- how their experience of inequality (due to income, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, carer responsibilities, adverse childhood experience, social exclusion, or disability) has shaped them and their drive to study Public Health.
- why they should receive a scholarship to undertake the Master of Public Health and how it will benefit them personally.
- how they will use their experience of inequality and the benefit of the scholarship and MPH to make a difference in population health in their future career.
A panel of two assessors will review and score each application separately. Combined/average scores across assessors will be ranked. The two highest-scoring applicants will be recommended for scholarships.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the University College London UCL IMPACT Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should;
- Click on the button below to apply for this scholarship if you are eligible and interested.
- Apply for admission to the UCL online Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Proceed to fill the scholarship application form on the department’s website
- The deadline for applications to this scholarship will be Tuesday 30 June 2026, 11:59pm BST.
Scholarship Benefits:
- The value of the UCL IMPACT Scholarship is £20,500 covering the cost of tuition.
- The bursary is tenable for students who wish to study full-time, part-time, or via modular-flexible.
- The bursary will first be applied to the recipient’s tuition fees.
