The University College London is inviting applications from qualified international candidates for the UCL IMPACT Scholarships 2026 to study in the United Kingdom.
This scholarship provides financial support covering full tuition fees worth £20,500 for selected students pursuing a Master’s degree at the institution. Applicants interested in full-time, part-time, or modular-flexible study options are encouraged to apply, and the scholarship will be applied proportionally to their tuition fees.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: University College London
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £20,500 Grant
- Deadline: June 30, 2026
Scholarship Details
The UCL IMPACT Scholarship is a prestigious initiative designed to support students who have demonstrated financial need, experienced inequality, and show strong potential to contribute meaningfully to population health. Offered annually, the scholarship aligns with the core philosophy of the Master of Public Health (MPH) programme at UCL, which focuses on addressing and reducing inequalities in society.
The award covers full tuition fees (£20,500) for the MPH programme and is open to applicants studying full-time, part-time, or through modular-flexible learning, with funding applied on a pro-rata basis depending on the study mode.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the UCL IMPACT Scholarship, applicants must:
- Meet the admission requirements for the UCL online Master of Public Health (MPH) programme
- Have submitted an application for the MPH programme at UCL for the 2026/27 academic session
- Demonstrate lived experience of inequality, which may include:
- Income challenges
- Ethnicity-related barriers
- Gender-based inequality
- Sexual orientation discrimination
- Caregiving responsibilities
- Adverse childhood experiences
- Social exclusion
- Disability
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the UCL IMPACT Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage valued at £20,500
- Financial support applicable to:
- Full-time study
- Part-time study
- Modular-flexible study formats
- Tuition-first disbursement of the scholarship fund
Selection Criteria
Applicants will be evaluated based on:
- A clear explanation of how their lived experience of inequality has shaped their personal and academic journey
- Strong justification for why they deserve the scholarship and how it will support their goals
- Demonstrated vision on how they will use the MPH degree and their experiences to improve population health in the future
- Applications will be assessed by:
- A panel of two independent reviewers
- Each reviewer scoring applications separately
- Final selection based on combined/average scores
- The top two highest-scoring applicants will be awarded the scholarship
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants should prepare:
- Proof of application to the UCL MPH programme
- Completed scholarship application form
- Personal statement addressing selection criteria
- Academic and supporting documents as required by UCL
How to Apply
To apply for the UCL IMPACT Scholarship:
- Apply for admission to the UCL online Master of Public Health (MPH) programme
- Complete the scholarship application form via the department’s official website
- Submit all required documents before the deadline
- Wait for feedback from the selection panel
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