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We are delighted to offer three scholarship programmes: the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology International Excellence Scholarships, Stroke Academic Excellence Scholarships and the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology BAME Scholarship.
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology BAME Scholarship in memory of renowned neurologist James Samuel Risien Russell

We are delighted to announce three partial fees only scholarships worth £4000 each for Home fee paying students (see word document for eligibility requirements). The scholarship programme is to support students from BAME groups. Preference will be given to people from Black British background, as they are currently under-represented at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology. 

James Samuel Risien Russell (1863 - 1939) was appointed resident medical officer at the National Hospital (1888) and was one of the first black physicians to be appointed at the National.
The scholarship is offered on the basis of academic merit. The scholarships are only available to students who have applied to study one of the eligible degree programmes (all QSIoN programmes except MSc/Dip/Cert in Clinical Neurology). 

Closing date: 5pm (UK time) 8th April 2024  

UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology International Excellence Scholarships

We are delighted to announce four partial fees only scholarships worth £6000 each for overseas fee paying students. We would like to celebrate the rich history of the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in welcoming students from across the globe who have contributed so much to the success of our Institute and programmes of study. In 2024/25 academic year we have students from 54 countries currently studying for a masters. 

The scholarship is offered on the basis of academic merit. The scholarships are only available to students who have applied to study one of the eligible degree programmes (all QSIoN programmes except MSc/Dip/Cert in Clinical Neurology). 

Closing date: 5pm (UK time) 8th April 2024. 

UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology Stroke Academic Excellence Scholarship 

We are delighted to announce the availability of two partial fees only scholarships. One worth £4000 and the other £5000 for applicants to the UCL Clinical Neuroscience: Stroke Medicine MSc. We continue to see advances in our understanding of disease mechanisms and new treatment options for stroke. These prestigious new scholarships aim to support applicants who have a strong interest in contributing to stroke research.

These will be competitively allocated based on your statement in the below application form for students enrolling for academic year 2024/25. The £5000 scholarship is for UK fee payers only and is derived from the Lady Estelle Wolfson Fund at NHNN. The £4000 scholarship is open to UK and overseas fee payers. 

Closing date: 5pm (UK time) 20th June 2024

UCLFAA MSc in Dementia Scholarship

We are delighted to announce the UCLFAA MSc in Dementia Scholarship available to US domiciled students applying to the Neuroscience or Mental Health pathways of the MSc Dementia: Causes, Treatments and Research at UCL. This scholarship has been funded by the UCL Friends & Alumni Association (UCLFAA) to enable US domiciled students to pursue a postgraduate degree at UCL.

The award will support a US domiciled student commencing their studies in September 2024, and is worth a total of $20,000 to support tuition fees or maintenance costs for full-time study over a year. The UCLFAA MSc in Dementia Scholarship will be awarded based on academic merit and financial need, according to the information supplied within this scholarship application form and your university application. 

Closing date: 5pm (UK time) 21st June 2024

Previous scholarship recipients 

Shai Fuchs

Shai Fuchs, Clinical Neuroscience MSc

"I choose UCL's MSc clinical neuroscience programme since I believe it will advance and enrich my professional development and open up a wide range of opportunities."

Razna Ahmed

Razna Ahmed, Clinical Neuroscience MSc

"Keep an open mind about which aspects of neuroscience you enjoy. There’s so much to choose from and you’ll be surprised how much you will enjoy it."

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Edouard Chkaiban Clinical Neuroscience MSc

"The programme represents a great amalgam of both biological and clinical content delivered by experts in their fields, making it an enriching experience."

Denisa Rijal

Denisa Rijal, Clinical Neuroscience MSc

"The sheer passion with which the lectures taught and were thrilled to discuss their research. The professors were open and encouraged students to seek knowledge, inviting open discussions or observation in clinics and labs."

Siew-Mei Yap

Siew-Mei Yap, MRes in Neuromuscular Disease

"The course curriculum is broad and well-structured. The course coordinators are very helpful and responsive. There is an inclusive culture and supportive learning environment here at QSION."

Tsi Lok Ho

Tsi Lok Ho, Clinical Neuroscience MSc

"I hope to translate my experiences at the IoN into quality-of-life improvements for patient care."