University College London (UCL) scholarships and bursaries are available to students applying for the Institute for Global Health courses in the UK.
Below is a list of these scholarships, their benefits, eligibility requirements, and how to apply successfully.
University College London (UCL) scholarships and funding for the Institute for Global Health:
| Scholarship / Funding | Eligibility | Value / Coverage | Deadline | Notes / Application |
| IGH Postgraduate Bursaries | UK & Overseas applicants with unconditional/conditional offer for MSc in Global Health and Development, MSc Health Economics & Decision Science, MSc Applied Infectious Diseases Epidemiology, MSc Global Mental Health | £2,000, deducted from fees | 26 June 2026, 9am | Based on financial need. Apply via igh.scholarships@ucl.ac.uk |
| Dr Keith Travel Bursary | Current MSc Global Health and Development students conducting primary data collection abroad, with ≥60% average | Covers travel for dissertation research | Rolling applications | Academic excellence & research relevance. Apply via igh.scholarships@ucl.ac.uk (500-word project proposal) |
| Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme | Students from developing Commonwealth countries applying to MSc Global Health and Development | Full tuition and living costs (via scheme) | 9 Dec 2025 | For students of excellent academic calibre who need financial support. See UCL Scholarships website |
| African Graduate Scholarship | African nationals with unconditional offer for MSc Global Health and Development | Substantial contribution to tuition, accommodation, living costs | 29 May 2026, 17:00 BST | Must show evidence of other travel funding. Apply via igh.scholarships@ucl.ac.uk |
| GREAT Scholarship | Citizens of Nigeria and Pakistan | £10,000 (one year) | 7 May 2026 | Jointly funded by UCL and British Council |
| Mukul Madhav Foundation Scholarship | [Not specified in detail] | [Varies] | [Check UCL site] | Supports IGH MSc students |
| Research Degree Scholarships | Students applying for IGH research degrees | [Varies] | [Check IGH Research Degrees page] | Details on UCL IGH Research Degrees page |
| External Funding Sources | Varies by scholarship | Varies | Varies | Includes Aga Khan Foundation, Chevening, ESRC Studentships, Florence Nightingale Foundation, Marshall Scholarships (US citizens), Open Society Institute, World Bank Scholarships, etc. |
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How to Apply for University College London scholarships and funding
To apply for the University College Scholarships, interested and qualified candidates should;

