IoPPN Scholarships

The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London is a world-leading centre for mental health and neuroscience research. To support the next generation of experts in these critical fields, the IoPPN offers a range of prestigious scholarships for postgraduate taught students. These awards are designed to reward academic excellence and help outstanding students from the UK and around the world manage the financial commitment of postgraduate study.

The scholarships include the IoPPN School of Academic Psychiatry Scholarships, the IoPPN School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences Scholarships, the IoPPN School of Neuroscience Scholarships, and the prestigious IoPPN Dean’s Scholarships. (Please refer to the eligibility section below to determine which scholarship schemes you can apply for).

These scholarships are available for all full-time Home and international fee status students undertaking an eligible Postgraduate Taught (PGCert, PGDip, or MSc) course at the IoPPN, starting in September 2025. It is important to note that if you are unsuccessful in obtaining a scholarship, this does not affect the outcome of your postgraduate programme application.

The IoPPN scholarships are exclusively for postgraduate taught programmes at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London, UK. You cannot use this scholarship at any other university.

IoPPN Scholarships Awards

The IoPPN Scholarships are prestigious, merit-based awards designed to reduce the financial burden for exceptional students pursuing a postgraduate degree at one of the world's leading mental health and neuroscience institutes.

The scholarship provides a one-time award of £5,000, which is paid directly towards your tuition fees via an internal transfer within the university. This significantly reduces the overall cost of your studies. However, please note that the scholarship holder is still responsible for paying the remaining balance of the tuition fees, which must be covered personally or through other funding awards.

Crucially, you will not be able to hold an IoPPN Postgraduate Taught Scholarship alongside any other internal or external scholarship that covers tuition fees (e.g., Chevening Scholarships).

IoPPN Scholarships Amount

The IoPPN scholarship is a fixed-amount award intended as a significant contribution towards your tuition fees.

IoPPN Scholarships Benefits

Beyond the direct financial contribution, receiving an IoPPN scholarship comes with exceptional academic and professional advantages.

These awards are highly competitive and have specific eligibility requirements. Applicants must fulfil all of the following criteria:

The application process is a two-step procedure and must be completed correctly to be considered.

1. Apply for Your Programme: First, you must submit a complete online admissions application for your chosen IoPPN Postgraduate Taught programme through the King's College London website.
2. Submit the Scholarship Form: Once your programme application is submitted, complete the separate online IoPPN Scholarship Application Form. (If you cannot access the form, email ioppn.pgtscholarships@kcl.ac.uk to request a Word document version).
3. Multiple Applications: If you are applying to more than one MSc programme, you must complete a separate scholarship application form for each one.
4. Complete Your Application: Ensure your programme application is 'complete' with all supporting documents (transcripts, references, etc.) to be considered for funding. You do not need to have received an offer to apply for the scholarship.

These awards are open to Home and International (including EU) applicants.

Have applied to one of the full-time Postgraduate Taught programmes at the IoPPN

Eligible Courses:

• MSc Addictions
• MSc Affective Disorders
• MSc Child & Adolescent Mental Health
• MSc Clinical Neurodevelopmental Sciences
• MSc Clinical Neuropsychiatry
• MSc Clinical Psychotherapy
• MSc Early Intervention in Psychosis
• MSc/Grad Cert Family Therapy
• MSc Forensic Mental Health
• MSc Mental Health Studies
• MSc Organisational Psychiatry & Psychology
• MSc Psychiatric Research
• MSc Psychology and Neuroscience of Mind-Body Interface
• MSc War & Psychiatry

For the September 2025 intake, the application process typically follows this timeline. As the official deadline for 2025 was not explicitly stated, it is crucial to apply as early as possible.

IoPPN Scholarships Interview

The selection for IoPPN Scholarships is primarily based on the merit of your written application, including your academic qualifications, personal statement, and references. Shortlisted candidates are typically not required to attend an interview. The final decision is made by a academic selection panel based on the submitted documents.

Documents Required

• Online Application
• Application Fee
• Official Academic Transcripts
• Personal Statement
• Two References
• Resume or CV (optional)
• English Language Proficiency

FAQs about IoPPN Scholarships

1. Who is eligible for the IoPPN Scholarships?

You must be a Home or International student who has applied for a full-time postgraduate taught programme at the IoPPN for September 2025. You must not already hold a Master's degree and must be able to fund the remaining tuition and living costs.

2. What does the IoPPN Scholarship cover?

It provides a £5,000 fee waiver, which is deducted directly from your tuition fees. It is not a full-ride scholarship and does not cover living expenses.

3. Can I apply for the scholarship before applying to a programme?

No. You must first submit an application for your chosen MSc, PGDip, or PGCert programme at the IoPPN before you can access and complete the separate scholarship application form.

4. Do I need work experience for the IoPPN Scholarship?

While not always explicitly mandatory, relevant clinical and/or work experience is a key factor that the academic selection panel will consider when assessing your application's merit.