Continue your studies in the UK. Good news! Applications for the Denys Holland Scholarship are now open. In this article, we'll explain the scholarship program, its benefits, and the application steps in detail.
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. The scholarship is worth £9,000 per year for three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
This scholarship, presented in memory of Professor Denis Holland, is awarded on the basis of financial need, provided that applicants demonstrate their intention to participate fully in the extracurricular activities of the University of London and the Students' Union. This scholarship may be held in conjunction with other grants, scholarships, awards, or bursaries, provided that the total annual funding does not exceed the cost of tuition fees plus a reasonable maintenance amount in any year (as determined by the University of London).
The Denys Holland Scholarship aims to assist undergraduate students from any country who would be unable to secure the funding needed to study at the University of London without the support of a scholarship, and who can demonstrate their intention to take full advantage of the activities offered by the University of London and the Students' Union.
Scholarship Summary
- Study level: University
- Institution(s): University College London
- Study in: United Kingdom
- Focus Areas of Opportunity: See list of courses below
- Program duration: three years
- Deadline: July 7, 2026
Courses offered
- Architecture, Construction and Planning
- Arts and Sciences
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Business and Management Studies
- Computer Science
- 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 related fields
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology and Linguistics
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 countries of the world
- Get a valid student number at the University of London
- Get a valid UCAS application number (not a UCAS registration number)
- Have an offer of admission to the University of London for full-time undergraduate study starting September 2024, in any department
- to be in financial need
- To be able to demonstrate that they have broad interests and that they intend to participate and contribute actively to the life of the university.
- Preferably, they should be 25 years of age or younger when they start studying.
How to apply for the Denys Holland Scholarship?
Please follow the instructions below to benefit from this scholarship:
Document preparation service
- Get your University of London student number or UCAS application number
- Download the application form
- Write a letter of motivation outlining your current extracurricular interests and indicating areas of non-academic activity you hope to pursue while studying.
- Provide information about your financial circumstances and other sources of income sought to finance their studies.
- Complete applications and supporting documents should be sent via email to: studentfunding@ucl.ac.uk .
Website
To learn more about the Denis Holland Scholarship, please visit the official website: