Laudes Policy Studio MPA scholarship

The IIPP Policy Studio Scholarship aims to bring diverse and global talent to join the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose's (IIPP's) Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Innovation, Public Policy and Public Value. This scholarship is aimed at students who identify with the Institute's approach to policy collaborations, where UCL bridge theory and practice, particularly in relation to new economic thinking and public sector innovation.  

UCL's policy collaborations co-design and test creative and practical scalable solutions to address pressing societal challenges – from inequality to the climate emergency. The Institute’s policy work is informed by research at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, focusing on rethinking public value, shaping innovation, transforming institutions, and redirecting finance.  

This scholarship, funded by Laudes Foundation, is fully-funded to cover the cost of MPA tuition fees, and is available to both home and overseas students on a full-time basis. Students may have the possibility of working together on group projects that benefit the research and policy work of the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose.  

Duration: 1-year full-time. Starting September 2025.

Fully-funded tuition fees.

Scholarship applicants will be assessed across four areas: 

• Academic and/or professional excellence.  
• Interest in one or more of the research themes of the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, ie rethinking public value, shaping innovation, transforming institutions, or redirecting finance.  
• Financial need.  
• Successful application to the Innovation, Public Policy and Public Value MPA. 

This scholarship is aimed at students who identify with the Institute's approach to policy collaborations, where UCL bridge theory and practice, particularly in relation to new economic thinking and public sector innovation.  

Scholarship Questions

• Give one example of how your work to date has brought together research, theory, and practice. (Max 250 words)
• Please propose a policy change that is relevant to one or more of the IIPP core policy areas: rethinking value, shaping innovation, transforming institutions, or directing finance. In your answer, please describe the intended outcome of this change and why it is important. (Max 400 words)
• Please explain how you would benefit from this financial assistance.
• Is there anything else you would like them to take into account when considering you for this scholarship? 

Documents Required

• Application
• Scholarship Questions
• CV