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The IMPACT Scholarship

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Preventing and redressing the impact of inequalities is a core philosophy of the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Master of Public Health (MPH). To reflect this, we are offering two scholarships annually which will support applicants who have demonstrated financial need, who have lived experience of inequality, and who show great promise for population health impact. The IMPACT scholarship up to the value of £19,300 will contribute towards the recipient’sÌýfull-time fees to study on the MPH programme. People wishing to studyÌýpart-time or modular flexible are also welcome to apply and the scholarship up to the value of £19,300 will contribute towards the recipient’s fees and will be applied pro rata.Ìý

Key information

Value:Ìý£19,300
Available to:ÌýProspective students to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê online Master of Public Health, who have experienced inequality
Selection criteria:ÌýOnline application with personal statement
Eligible fee status:ÌýHomeÌýand overseas
Eligible programme:ÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê online Master of Public Health (MPH)
Deadline: Sunday 30 June 2024,Ìý11.59pm BST

Eligibility

Candidates must fulfil all of the following criteria:

  • HasÌýlived experience of inequality. This may include, but is not limited to, experience of inequality due to income, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, carer responsibilities, adverse childhood experiences, social exclusion, or disability.
  • Meets the admissions criteriaÌýfor Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê online Master of Public Health (MPH).
  • AND have submitted an admissions application forÌýthe MPH programmeÌýat Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê, starting in 2024/25.

Value, benefits, and duration

  • There are up to two bursariesÌýavailable in 2024/25.
  • The value of the bursary is £19,300.Ìý
  • The bursary is tenable for students who wish to study full time, part time of via modular-flexible.
  • The bursary will first be applied to the recipient’s tuition fees.

Selection

The scholarshipÌýis awarded based on a comprehensive set of criteria to evaluate applicants description of:

  • how their experience of inequality (due to income, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, carer responsibilities, adverse childhood experience, social exclusion, or disability) has shaped them and their drive to study Public Health.Ìý
  • whyÌýthey should receive a scholarship to undertake the Master of Public Health and how it will benefit them personally.Ìý
  • how they will use their experience of inequality and the benefit of the scholarship and MPH to make a difference to population health in their future career.Ìý

A panel of two assessors will review and score each application separately. Combined/average score across assessors will be ranked. The two highest scoring applicants will be recommended for scholarships.


How to apply

Applications will be open from 1 March 2024,Ìýyou can access the application form .

TheÌýdeadline for applications to this scholarship will beÌýSunday 30 June 2024, 11:59pm BST.Ìý


Results

Successful candidates for 2024/25Ìýwill be notified in early August 2024.


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