The University College London (UCL) Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) is offering two fully funded scholarships for students to pursue a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Innovation, Public Policy, and Public Value. This unique program is designed for individuals engaged in transformative public policy work and passionate about bridging theory with real-world application.

Funded by the Laudes Foundation, the IIPP Policy Studio MPA Scholarship supports diverse and globally-minded applicants who resonate with the Institute’s mission of co-creating practical, scalable solutions to today’s most pressing societal challenges. From tackling inequality to addressing the climate emergency, IIPP’s collaborative policy approach combines rigorous academic research with applied innovation in the public sector. Students in this program explore forward-thinking themes like rethinking public value, transforming institutions, shaping innovation, and redirecting finance.

The scholarship covers full tuition fees and is open to both domestic and international students on a full-time basis. In addition to academic studies, recipients may contribute to IIPP’s live policy work through group-based projects. Applicants will be evaluated based on academic or professional excellence, financial need, alignment with IIPP’s research themes, and successful admission to the MPA program starting in September 2025.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: 1 July 2025
• Program Start Date: September 2025
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Host Institution: UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose
• Eligible Countries: All countries
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Aspiring public administrators, policy innovators, and researchers
• Field: Public policy, innovation, economics, public administration
• Study Level: Master’s level (MPA)
• Number of Opportunities: 2
• Duration: 1 year (full-time)
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)

Scholarship Benefits

This scholarship provides the following benefits:

• Full tuition fee coverage for the MPA in Innovation, Public Policy, and Public Value
• Opportunity to work on group projects contributing to UCL IIPP’s policy work
• Engagement with global thought leaders and practitioners in public innovation
• Access to UCL’s academic and professional development ecosystem

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Application is open to national and international students
• Applicants must demonstrate academic and professional excellence
• Show strong interest in at least one IIPP research theme:
  • Rethinking public value
  • Shaping innovation
  • Transforming institutions
  • Redirecting finance
• Prove financial need
• Be successfully admitted to the MPA in Innovation, Public Policy, and Public Value.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Completed application for the MPA program at UCL
• Academic transcripts and qualifications
• Evidence of financial need
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Selection Process and Criteria

Scholarship applicants will be assessed based on the following:

• Academic and/or professional excellence
• Interest in IIPP research themes: public value, innovation, institutions, or finance
• Demonstrated financial need
• Admission to the MPA in Innovation, Public Policy, and Public Value

Note: Only those admitted to the MPA will be considered for the scholarship.

How to Apply?

• Apply for the MPA in Innovation, Public Policy, and Public Value at UCL:
• Ensure your application is submitted by 1 July 2025
• Prepare the required documents reflecting academic excellence and interest in IIPP’s research themes
• For scholarship inquiries, contact: studentenquiries@ucl.ac.uk

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For further details and information, please visit the official UCL website.

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