Applications are now open for the Kings College London Nursing Scholarship 2026 for qualified nurses and midwives seeking to pursue postgraduate study in the United Kingdom.
The Kings College London Postgraduate Nursing Scholarship, offered in partnership with The Burdett Trust for Nursing, provides a fully funded opportunity for students to advance their academic and professional careers in nursing.
The scholarship covers full tuition fees and a yearly stipend, with a strong focus on developing leadership skills and strengthening research capacity within the nursing profession.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £18,307 per year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: May 22, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Kings College London Nursing Scholarship offers two fully funded postgraduate scholarships within the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King’s College London.
The scholarship is funded by The Burdett Trust for Nursing and is designed to support talented nurses and midwives who wish to strengthen their leadership and research skills while pursuing postgraduate education.
Through this programme, successful candidates will receive funding that covers tuition fees and living expenses, allowing them to focus fully on their academic training and professional development. The initiative particularly aims to build leadership capacity in the nursing profession and support research that will improve healthcare services and patient outcomes both nationally and internationally.
The scholarship is open to applicants enrolling in selected full-time postgraduate programmes at King’s College London, providing a valuable opportunity for professionals who aspire to take on senior leadership roles in nursing and healthcare systems.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Kings College London Nursing Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a qualified nurse or midwife applying for one of the eligible full-time postgraduate programmes at King’s College London
- Be a UK, EU, or international student
- Be able to reside in London during the academic year for on-campus teaching and face-to-face learning
- Meet the admission requirements for the chosen postgraduate programme
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Full tuition fees for one of the eligible postgraduate programmes
- Annual stipend for living expenses
- £10,769 per year for UK (Home) students
- £18,307 per year for international students
- Opportunity to study at a globally recognised nursing faculty
- Access to advanced leadership and research training in nursing
Required Documents
To apply for the scholarship, applicants must prepare the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) of no more than two pages, including evidence of professional registration as a nurse
- Two references, including at least one academic reference
- Professional references may be accepted if academic qualifications were completed over five years ago
- Personal statement
- Maximum 4,000 characters if entered in the online form
- Or maximum two pages if uploaded as an attachment
- The statement should explain how the Burdett Fellow Scholarship will impact you and your professional or local community
- Outline of research interests and proposed project related to the programme of study
- Letter of support from the applicant’s health institution (for international applicants) confirming support for their research activities in their home country
How to Apply
To apply for the Kings College London Nursing Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should:
- Visit the official King’s College London scholarship webpage
- Apply for admission into one of the eligible postgraduate programmes, including:
- MRes Clinical Research (Full-time – one year)
- MSc Palliative Care (Full-time – one year)
- MSc Clinical Nursing (Full-time – one year)
- Submit all required documents during the application process
- Complete the scholarship application before the deadline
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