HOLLAND – The Denys Holland Scholarship is a financial support programme offered by the University College London (UCL) to help undergraduate students who face financial barriers but demonstrate strong academic potential and commitment to university life.
It provides partial funding to international students studying in the United Kingdom.
Scholarship Overview
Institution: University College London (UCL)
Country: United Kingdom
Level: Undergraduate
Funding Value: £9,000 per year
Duration: Up to 3 years (subject to academic progress)
Deadline: 6 July 2026
Official Focus: Financial need + extracurricular involvement
What the Scholarship Covers
£9,000 annually toward tuition or living costs
Renewable each year if academic performance is satisfactory
Can be combined with other scholarships (within UCL limits)
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
Hold an offer of admission to UCL (full-time undergraduate study)
Have a valid UCL student number and UCAS application ID
Demonstrate financial need
Show interest in extracurricular and student life
Be ideally 25 years old or younger at start of study
Meet English language requirements
How to Apply
Apply for admission to UCL first
Obtain your UCL Student Number
Download and complete the scholarship form
Write a personal statement covering:
Academic goals
Extracurricular activities
Financial circumstances
Email your application and documents to UCL Student Funding Office
Official Application Link
🔗 UCL Scholarships Portal:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships/
🔗 General Funding Information:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships/contact-student-funding
University College London
Contact Details (VERY IMPORTANT)
For questions and submission support:
Email (Prospective Students):
📧 studentfunding@ucl.ac.uk
University College London
US/Canada Loans Enquiries:
📧 us-cdn-loans@ucl.ac.uk
University College London
Funding Advisers:
📧 studentfundingadvice@ucl.ac.uk
University College London
Phone (UCL Student Funding Office):
📞 +44 (0)20 7679 0004
University College London
Office Hours:
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (UK time)
University College London
Key Advice
This scholarship is highly competitive, and selection is based not just on academics but also:
Financial hardship
Leadership potential
Contribution to university life
Applicants are encouraged to apply early and ensure all documents are complete before submission.
