Women Healthcare Leaders scholarship
A scholarship for women committed to driving change in healthcare.
Value
£10,000 or £15,000
Available to
Prospective students
Selection criteria
Based on academic merit
Eligibility
UK, Overseas
Level
Postgraduate taught
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.
Make your application
If you are ready, apply for the Women Healthcare Leaders scholarship now. Apply by 18 January 2026 for Round 1.
Apply now- This scholarship is intended to support individuals who identify as women.
- Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and exceptional leadership potential.
- Applicants must have applied to study one of the following courses starting in September 2026:
- Biotech and Pharmaceutical Management MSc
- Digital Health and Entrepreneurship MSc
- Global Healthcare Management (Analytics) MSc
- Global Healthcare Management (Finance) MSc
- Global Healthcare Management (Leadership) MSc
- Applicants can be based in the UK or overseas.
To apply for this scholarship, candidates must submit a 500-word essay demonstrating how they will make a difference 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
The selection panel will assess your application based on the information provided on your online scholarship application.
Candidates to submit their full application for Biotech and Pharmaceutical Management MSc, Digital Health and Entrepreneurship MSc, Global Healthcare Management (Analytics) MSc, Global Healthcare Management (Finance) MSc or Global Healthcare Management (Leadership) MSc.
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.
£10,000 is awarded to successful candidates with UK fee status. £15,000 is awarded to successful candidates with Overseas fee status.
Successful candidates will be notified the week commencing 16 February (round one), week commencing 28 April (round two), week commencing 24 July (round three).
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
