Choosing to pursue an MBA is a substantial investment in yourself. UCL Global Business School for Health offers scholarship funding to the most talented applicants.
Ready to take the next step? The next scholarship application deadline is 26 June 2026
Are financial limitations holding you back from achieving your full potential in the health leadership space? The UCL Bupa Scholarship is awarded to one exceptional student who plans to take the knowledge gained from the MBA and make a real difference in the field of healthcare management on completion of the programme.
Amount
£73,305 (£49,500 tuition fee + £23,805 living costs)
Eligibility
- Applicants must demonstrate that they are experiencing financial need (completion of a financial information supporting form is required).
- Applicants must have applied to study the full-time or part-time MBA Health programme starting in September 2026.
- Applicants must be based in the UK.
How to apply
To apply for this scholarship, candidates must submit a CV along with a 500-word essay outlining how they intend to make a meaningful impact in health management after completing the programme. Candidates will then need to complete a financial need assessment form which will be sent once the essay is submitted.
Are financial limitations holding you back from achieving your full potential in the health leadership space? The Roche Scholarship aims to increase opportunities for exceptional candidates in underrepresented groups who historically have been less likely to apply to MBA programmes.
Amount
£49,500 tuition fee
Eligibility
- This scholarship is intended to support individuals who identify as women and/or are from ethnic minority backgrounds*
- Applicants must demonstrate that they are experiencing financial need (completion of a financial information supporting form is required).
- Applicants must have applied to study the full-time or part-time MBA Health programme starting in September 2026.
- Applicants must be based in the UK.
*Ethnic minority background refers to anyone with non-white heritage and individuals of mixed heritage who self-identify as coming from an ethnic minority background
How to apply
To apply for this scholarship, candidates must submit a CV along with a 500-word essay outlining how they intend to make a meaningful impact in health management after completing the programme. Candidates will then need to complete a financial need assessment form which will be sent once the essay is submitted.
Are you a seasoned professional with over 8 years of leadership experience and a strong academic foundation? The MBA Health Leadership scholarship is designed to recognise and support outstanding individuals who are driving innovation and excellence in the healthcare sector.
Amount
£30,000
Eligibility
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic background and more than 8 years of professional/leadership experience.
- Applicants must have applied to study the full-time MBA Health programme starting in September 2026.
- Applicants can be based in the UK or overseas.
How to apply
To apply for this scholarship, candidates must submit a CV along with a 500-word essay outlining how they intend to make a meaningful impact in health management after completing the programme.
Scholarships will be awarded throughout the admissions cycle but only a limited number are available, so we recommend applying as early as possible.
Round 1 application deadline: 18 January 2026
Round 1 notification date: 16 February 2026
Round 2 application deadline: 31 March 2026
Round 2 notification date: 28 April 2026
Round 3 application deadline: 26 June 2026
Round 3 notification date: 24 July 2026
Are you a woman committed to driving change in healthcare? Research confirms that women are the primary consumers of healthcare as well as the workforce, but they remain underrepresented in leadership roles.
Scholars will benefit from leadership coaching and high-impact leadership training as part of their scholarship. Join a community of women championing the future of health leadership.
Amount
£5,000
Eligibility
- This scholarship is intended to support individuals who identify as women and are committed to advancing leadership in healthcare.
- Applicants must have applied to study the full-time or part-time MBA Health programme starting in September 2026.
- Applicants can be based in the UK or overseas.
How to apply
To apply for this scholarship, candidates must submit a CV along with a 500-word essay which articulates their leadership potential in healthcare.
Scholarships will be awarded throughout the admissions cycle but only a limited number are available, so we recommend applying as early as possible.
Round 1 application deadline: 18 January 2026
Round 1 notification date: 16 February 2026
Round 2 application deadline: 31 March 2026
Round 2 notification date: 28 April 2026
Round 3 application deadline: 26 June 2026
Round 3 notification date: 24 July 2026
Are you a driven professional with a strong academic background and at least three years of leadership experience? The MBA Health Excellence Scholarship is designed for emerging leaders to advance their careers and transform healthcare systems.
Amount
£10,000
Eligibility
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic background and a minimum of 3 years of professional/leadership experience.
- Applicants must have applied to study the full-time MBA Health programme starting in September 2026.
- Applicants can be based in the UK or overseas.
How to apply
To apply for this scholarship, candidates must submit a CV along with a 500-word essay outlining how they intend to make a meaningful impact in health management after completing the programme.
Scholarships will be awarded throughout the admissions cycle but only a limited number are available, so we recommend applying as early as possible.
Round 1 application deadline: 18 January 2026
Round 1 notification date: 16 February 2026
Round 2 application deadline: 31 March 2026
Round 2 notification date: 28 April 2026
Round 3 application deadline: 26 June 2026
Round 3 notification date: 24 July 2026
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Dr Abdulkareem Mirza
With hands-on clinical and strategic experience, Modality Partnership scholar, Dr Abdulkareem Mirza, is driving change in healthcare through UCL’s MBA Health.
Diana Biliaieva
Fueled by passion and purpose, Bupa scholar, Diana Biliaieva, proves how vision and opportunity can unite to transform global healthcare.
Monique Hinds
From Barbados to UCL: Monique Hinds brings her passion for public health and health equity to the programme, backed by the MBA Health Excellence scholarship that affirms her impactful journey.
Mariana Vanegas Ramos
MBA Health Excellence scholar, Mariana Vanegos Ramos, is leveraging global business training to lead health innovation and access strategies across Latin America’s evolving systems.
Dr Belove Shah
From clinical trials to global strategy, Dr Belove Shah’s MBA Health journey is about expanding impact and shaping the future of healthcare leadership, aided by the MBA Heath Excellence scholarship.
Anupriya Saxena
Anupriya, recipient of the MBA Health Excellence scholarship, joined the UCL MBA Health to advance global health through digital innovation, strategic leadership, and inclusive transformation.