The King’s College London Nursing Scholarship

The King’s College London Nursing Scholarship provides a generous stipend and covers full tuition fees. The initiative focuses on empowering the next generation of nursing leaders through advanced education and impactful research. King’s College London, in partnership with The Burdett Trust for Nursing and the University of Edinburgh, is offering a fully funded postgraduate nursing scholarship for 2025. This prestigious award is aimed at nurturing leadership and research skills among nurses and midwives globally.

📚 Scholarship Level: Postgraduate (Masters)
🌍 Study Location: United Kingdom
💰 Funding: Fully Funded
🗓️ Deadline: May 25, 2025
🎯 Eligible Countries: All Nationalities

Scholarship Summary

• Host Institution: King’s College London

• Faculty: Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care

• Eligible Programmes:

  • MRes Clinical Research (1 year, full-time)

  • MSc Palliative Care (1 year, full-time)

  • MSc Clinical Nursing (1 year, full-time)

• Funding Coverage:

  • UK students: £10,769 annual stipend + tuition fees

  • International students: £18,307 annual stipend + tuition fees

• Application Deadline: May 25, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a registered nurse or midwife.

• Apply for full-time study in one of the eligible programmes.

• Be a UK, EU, or international student.

• Be present in London for the academic year to attend on-campus learning and in-person sessions.

Benefits

✔️ Full Tuition Fee Coverage
✔️ Annual Stipend (£10,769 for UK students, £18,307 for international students)
✔️ Leadership and research development opportunities
✔️ Network with top nursing professionals in the UK and globally

Required Documents

Applicants must prepare and submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) – Max 2 pages, including evidence of nursing registration

2. Two References – At least one academic (professional accepted if graduated over 5 years ago)

3. Personal Statement – Max 4,000 characters or 2 pages (highlighting impact of the scholarship on your career and community)

4. Research Proposal – Outline your interests and potential project

5. Letter of Support (for international applicants) – From your home health institution supporting your research

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the official KCL Nursing Scholarship Page

2. Apply for admission to one of the following programmes:

   • MRes Clinical Research

   • MSc Palliative Care

   • MSc Clinical Nursing

3. Prepare and upload all required documents

4. Submit your scholarship application by May 25, 2025