King’s College London is offering two fully funded postgraduate scholarships in the prestigious Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care.
Generously funded by The Burdett Trust for Nursing, these Burdett Fellows Scholarships cover full tuition fees and a generous living stipend. The awards focus on developing leadership and research capacity within the nursing profession, enabling scholars to improve patient outcomes and services both nationally and internationally.
Successful recipients will join a collaborative network with the University of Edinburgh, gaining peer support and opportunities to build a global research leadership community.
Scholarship Details
- Number of awards: 2 full-time scholarships
- Level of study: Postgraduate taught (Master’s level)
- Start date: September 2026 (2026/27 academic year)
- Duration: 1 year full-time
- Location: London (on-campus attendance required for teaching and face-to-face contact)
Eligible Programmes
You must apply for one of the following full-time programmes:
- MSc Clinical Nursing (1 year full-time)
- MRes Clinical Research (1 year full-time)
- MSc Palliative Care (1 year full-time)
Benefits
The scholarship provides:
- Full coverage of university tuition fees
- Annual stipend:
- £11,038 per year for UK (Home) students
- £18,765 per year for international (including EU) students
Additional benefits include recognition as a Burdett Fellow, participation in Burdett Trust events, and the opportunity to contribute to a growing international nursing research leadership network.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a registered nurse or midwife (with evidence of professional registration)
- Apply for full-time entry to one of the three eligible programmes listed above
- Be a UK, EU, or overseas (international) student
- Commit to being physically present in London throughout the academic year for on-campus teaching and face-to-face activities
No restrictions on nationality — the scholarships are open to applicants from around the world.
Required Documents
You will need to prepare:
- A CV (maximum 2 pages) including evidence of professional registration as a nurse or midwife
- Two references (at least one academic; professional references are accepted if you completed your qualification more than five years ago)
- A personal statement (maximum 4,000 characters or 2 pages) — this must explain why you are applying for the Burdett Fellows Scholarship and how it will impact you and your local/professional communities
- An outline of your research interests and a potential research project you may undertake during your studies
- International applicants planning research activities in their home country: a letter of support from your health institution (confirming access to study sites/data collection)
How to Apply – Step by Step
- Apply for admission to one of the eligible full-time Master’s programmes via the King’s College London online application portal (King’s Apply).
- In your programme application, include a personal statement that clearly states you are applying for the Burdett Fellows Scholarship and addresses its potential impact.
- Download and complete the Burdett Fellowship Application Form (available on the official King’s webpage).
- Email the completed Burdett Fellowship Application Form (along with any additional required documents) to: [email protected]
- Submit your full application by Friday 22 May 2026, 23:59 UK time to ensure consideration.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview (approximately 30 minutes) in late June 2026.