UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON (UCL)
Denys Holland Scholarship at UCL
partial · bachelors
- ~£9,000/yr (est.)Annual award
- 3 yearsHeld for full degree
- ~£27,000 (est.)Total over the course
- All nationalitiesUK, EU & overseas eligible
- Need-basedFinancial need central
- UCLHost university (London)
At a glance
partial
Funding
€11k
Max amount
Jun 30, 2027
Deadline
All countries
Country
University College London (UCL)
Provider
The Denys Holland Scholarship is an undergraduate award from University College London (UCL) for students who face financial barriers to higher education and would not otherwise be able to take up their place. It is worth about ~£9,000 (est.) per year and is held for the full 3 years (or more) of the undergraduate degree, giving a total of roughly ~£27,000 (est.) over a standard course. Unlike many UK awards it is open to students of any nationality — UK, EU and overseas — which makes it one of the few substantial need-based undergraduate scholarships international students can access at a top London university. Selection looks beyond grades: the scholarship favours applicants who can show financial need and who intend to take an active part in UCL’s clubs, societies and wider student community. Applicants must hold a UCL undergraduate offer and apply through UCL’s scholarship system, usually by a deadline around late June or July (est.). As the value, eligibility wording and deadline are reviewed each year, confirm the current details on the official UCL page before applying.
What's covered
- Annual cash award — About ~£9,000 (est.) paid each year toward living costs and study expenses.
- Multi-year support — Renewed for the full ~3 years of the undergraduate degree, subject to conditions.
- Open to international students — Available to UK, EU and overseas undergraduates, unusual for a need-based award.
- Flexible use — The award supports living costs rather than being tied only to tuition.
- Total value — Around ~£27,000 (est.) across a standard 3-year degree.
How to apply
You must first hold a UCL undergraduate offer, then submit the scholarship application through UCL’s online system.
- Apply to UCL — Submit your UCAS undergraduate application and receive a UCL offer.
- Access the scholarship form — Open the Denys Holland Scholarship application in UCL’s scholarship portal.
- Complete the application — Provide a personal statement on your financial need and how you will contribute to UCL life.
- Submit financial information — Include the requested evidence of your financial circumstances.
- Await the outcome — Shortlisted applicants are reviewed and the recipient is notified before enrolment.
Eligibility
LevelProspective first-year undergraduate students at UCL.
NationalityOpen to applicants of any nationality — home and overseas.
Financial needMust show that without the award they would be unable to take up or continue their studies.
OfferMust hold an offer of a place on a UCL undergraduate programme.
ContributionA demonstrated intention to contribute to UCL’s societies and student community.
Some programmes (for example certain affiliate or specific degrees) may be excluded, and conditions for renewal apply. Check the current rules.
Eligible countries
All countries
Deadlines
Autumn entry~late June / July 2026 (est.)
Selection
Applications are assessed on the strength of the case for financial need and on the applicant’s motivation to take an active role in UCL’s student community, alongside meeting their offer conditions.
Verified sources
- UCL — Denys Holland Scholarshipucl.ac.ukofficial
About the provider
University College London (UCL), founded in 1826, is a top-ranked multidisciplinary research university in central London and offers the Denys Holland Scholarship to widen access for undergraduates with financial need.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
How much is the Denys Holland Scholarship worth?
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About ~£9,000 (est.) per year, held for the full ~3 years of the degree — roughly ~£27,000 (est.) in total.
Is it a full scholarship?
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No, it is a substantial partial award toward living and study costs rather than full tuition-plus-living funding.
Can international students apply?
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Yes. It is open to applicants of any nationality — one of its most notable features.
What level of study does it support?
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Undergraduate (first-degree) study at UCL.
Do I need a UCL offer first?
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Yes. You must hold a UCL undergraduate offer before applying for the scholarship.
What is the main selection factor?
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Financial need, combined with a clear intention to contribute to UCL’s student community.
When is the deadline?
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Usually around ~late June or July 2026 (est.). Confirm the exact date on the UCL page.
How long does the award last?
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It is normally held for the full duration of the undergraduate degree, subject to renewal conditions.
Is it based on academic grades?
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You must meet your offer, but the award is decided mainly on financial need and contribution rather than top grades.
Where is UCL located?
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In central London, United Kingdom.
Can postgraduate students apply?
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No — the Denys Holland Scholarship is for undergraduate students.
Where can I confirm the current value and deadline?
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On the official UCL Denys Holland Scholarship page linked in the sources, updated each year.