If you are passionate about population health and have lived experience of inequality, here’s your chance to study at one of the world’s leading institutions — University College London (UCL) — with full tuition funding!
The UCL IMPACT Scholarship is designed to support exceptional individuals who have overcome societal or economic disadvantages and who demonstrate strong potential for making a lasting impact in the field of public health. This award covers £20,500 in tuition fees for the UCL Master of Public Health (MPH) program — available full-time, part-time, or modular-flexible.
📌 Scholarship Summary
Host University: University College London (UCL), UK
Study Level: Master’s (MPH – Master of Public Health)
Eligible Countries: All countries
Funding: Full Tuition (£20,500)
Study Mode: Full-time | Part-time | Modular Flexible
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025, 11:59 PM BST
IELTS Required: As per UCL admissions
📘 About the UCL IMPACT Scholarship
The UCL IMPACT Scholarship is part of UCL’s commitment to addressing inequalities and increasing diversity in public health leadership. Only two scholarships are awarded each year, making the selection highly competitive and merit-based.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, applicants must:
1. Meet admission requirements for the UCL online Master of Public Health (MPH).
2. Apply and be admitted to the MPH program for the 2025/2026 academic year.
3. Have lived experience of inequality, which may include:
Income disparity
Ethnicity-related challenges
Gender or LGBTQ+ discrimination
Disability
Adverse childhood experiences
Carer responsibilities
Social exclusion
💰 Scholarship Value and Duration
Total Value: £20,500 (covers full tuition fees)
The scholarship applies pro-rata based on mode of study (full-time, part-time, or modular)
The award is tenable for one academic year
🧠 Selection Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate:
1. How personal experience with inequality has shaped their goals and drive to study public health
2. Why the scholarship is crucial to their educational and personal journey
3. How they intend to use the MPH degree and their experiences to create real change in population health
Applications are evaluated by two independent assessors. The two highest-ranked applicants will be awarded the scholarship.
📎 Required Documents
Applicants should ensure they:
Submit an application to the UCL online MPH program
Prepare a strong personal statement addressing the scholarship selection criteria
Complete the UCL IMPACT Scholarship application form
📝 Step-by-Step Application Guide
Step 1: Apply for Admission
Submit your application for the UCL online Master of Public Health (MPH) program
👉 Click here to apply for the MPH
Step 2: Apply for the Scholarship
After completing your admission application, visit the scholarship portal
👉 Click here to apply for the scholarship
Fill out the scholarship application form, making sure to address all required areas clearly
Step 3: Submit Before Deadline
Deadline: Sunday, June 30, 2025 by 11:59 PM BST
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