Is it open?
The latest 2026 round is closed.
How much is it?
£9,000 per year for up to three years is the best-supported current figure.
Who can apply?
Undergraduate applicants from any country with a UCL offer and financial need.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
Needs-based undergraduate support for students who also intend to participate actively in UCL life.
Other verified benefits
£9,000 per year for up to three years is supported by UCL historical material and current funding listings.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Not a full tuition-and-living package; the balance of study and living costs must be funded elsewhere.
Who is eligible to apply?
UCL undergraduate offer, serious financial need and intention to participate fully in university life.
Official UCL guidance requires a valid UCL Student Number and UCAS Personal ID; UCL cannot be only the insurance choice.
Eligible countries
Undergraduate applicants from any country meeting UCL admission and financial-need criteria.
Language requirements
Meet UCL English requirements.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- Admission/offer letter
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- Passport/ID
- Academic transcripts
What should you do next?
- Apply to UCL through UCAS.
- Obtain UCL Student Number.
- Recheck the scholarship page when public access is restored.
- Submit the current form by the new deadline.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Denys Holland Scholarship?
The award is described as £9,000 per year and may continue for up to three years subject to satisfactory progress.
Can Pakistani students apply?
Yes. Nationality is not the main restriction; applicants need a UCL undergraduate offer and demonstrated financial need.