The Roche Scholarship
A scholarship for one MBA Health student in collaboration with Roche.
Value
£49,500
Available to
Prospective students (full-time or part-time)
Selection criteria
Based on financial need
Eligibility
UK
Level
MBA
The Roche Scholarship is awarded to one exceptional student who wants to pursue the MBA Health. This scholarship aims to increase opportunities for exceptional candidates in underrepresented groups who historically have been less likely to apply to MBA programmes.
Make your application
If you are ready, apply for the The Roche Scholarship now. Apply by 26 June 2026.
Apply now- 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
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.
Application deadline: 26 June 2026
The selection panel will assess your application based on the information provided on your online scholarship application and financial need assessment.
Candidates to submit their full application for the MBA Health.
Candidates can apply for more than one scholarship but if successful, only one scholarship will be awarded. Candidates to submit an application form for each scholarship they wish to apply for.
If successful in the scholarship application, candidates must accept their offer to study and pay their deposit by the required deadline. Failure to do so may result in the scholarship being withdrawn.
Scholarships are awarded for the specified intake year only and cannot be deferred to a future intake.
If a candidate withdraws from the programme before completion, they may be required to repay the scholarship amount received. Exceptions may be made in cases of extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness or the loss of a close family member, subject to review.
The scholarship recipient will be expected to support the GBSH Marketing and Recruitment team through participation in promotional activities (as student and alumni), such as:
- Providing a student testimonial (written or video) for use on the website, social media, or printed materials
- Participating in webinars or virtual open days as a student ambassador
- Attending in-person recruitment events or panel discussions, where feasible
- Sharing their student experience via blog posts or LinkedIn articles
- Contributing to case studies or media interviews arranged by the school
Meet our previous Roche Scholar
Roche Scholar: Awajimijana Otana
From academic honours to global impact, Awajimijana Otana used his Roche scholarship at UCL to shape the future of health and equity.
