Pursue your education in the UK. Good news! Applications for the Denys Holland Scholarship are currently open. In this article, we will provide a detailed explanation of this scholarship program, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
The Denys Holland Scholarship 2026-2027 is a partially funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is available for undergraduate studies at University College London. This scholarship is worth £9,000 per year for three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
The scholarship, offered in the memory of Professor Denys Holland, is awarded on the basis of financial need, subject to applicants demonstrating their intention to play a full part in the extracurricular activities of UCL and the Students’ Union. This scholarship may be held alongside other grants, bursaries, awards, or scholarships, provided annual total funding does not exceed the cost of fees plus a reasonable sum for maintenance in any one year (as determined by UCL).
The Denys Holland Scholarship seeks to help undergraduate students from any country who would not be able to secure the funding needed to study at UCL without the support of the scholarship and who can demonstrate their intention to make full use of the activities provided by UCL and the Student Union.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Institution(s): University College London
- Study in: UK
- Opportunity Focus Areas: See a list of courses below
- Program Period: Three years
- Deadline: July 07, 2026
Courses Offered
- Architecture, construction, and planning
- Arts and sciences
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Business and Management Studies
- Computer Sciences
- Economics, Politics, and Social Sciences
- Education
- Engineering
- English and Comparative Literature
- Historical and Philosophical Studies
- Languages and cultural studies
- Law
- Mathematics and statistics
- Medicine and Allied Subjects
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology and Language Sciences
Scholarship Coverage
The Denys Holland Scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:
- The scholarship is worth £9,000 per year for three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Eligibility Criteria for the Denys Holland Scholarship
To be eligible for the Denys Holland Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Required Languages: English
- Eligible Countries: All World Countries
- Hold a valid UCL Student Number
- Hold a valid UCAS Application Number (not UCAS Registration Number).
- Hold an offer of admission to UCL for full-time undergraduate study commencing in September 2024, in any department
- Be in financial need
- Be able to demonstrate that they have broad interests and intend to be actively involved in and contribute to the life of the university
- Preferably aged 25 or below at the time of commencing their studies.
How to Apply for the Denys Holland Scholarship?
Please follow the following instructions to avail this scholarship:
- Obtain UCL Student Number or UCAS Application Number
- Download the application form
- Write a motivation letter detailing current outside interests and indicating areas of non-academic activity that you would hope to pursue while a student.
- Provide information on your financial circumstances and other sources of income being sought to fund their studies
- Complete applications and supporting documentation should be submitted by email to studentfunding@ucl.ac.uk.
Website
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