King’s College London Launches Healthcare Scholarships for Indian Students

What King’s College London is offering

KCL, under the Hinduja Foundation partnership, has structured funding across two major study routes:

1. PhD Scholarships (KCL – 4 years)

• Full doctoral research training in healthcare technologies
• Based at the School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, KCL
• Focus areas include:
  • Surgical data science
  • Smart medical instruments
  • Digital healthcare systems

2. MSc Scholarships (KCL – 1 year)

• MSc MedTech Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Delivered at King’s College London (King’s Business School / innovation units)
• Focus on:
  • MedTech product development
  • Healthcare entrepreneurship
  • Translational medical innovation

Funding structure at KCL

The scholarship model at King’s College London includes:

• 80% tuition fee coverage for one selected candidate annually
• 50% tuition fee scholarships for multiple selected candidates
• Awards granted based on academic merit, research potential, and SOP evaluation

Importantly, these are tuition-only scholarships, not full cost-of-living funding.

KCL’s partnership context

King’s College London has positioned this initiative under its long-term collaboration with the Hinduja Foundation, aimed at:

• Strengthening India–UK healthcare research collaboration
• Expanding MedTech innovation pipelines at KCL
• Building talent exchange between Indian healthcare systems and UK research institutions
• Supporting the Hinduja–King’s Health Partners Academy

This partnership integrates KCL’s research infrastructure with India-linked healthcare training ecosystems.

Why King’s College London is central to this initiative

For Indian applicants, King’s College London is the host institution, meaning:

• All admissions and scholarship awards are processed through KCL academic departments
• Students receive degrees directly from King’s College London
• Research work is embedded within KCL’s biomedical and healthcare innovation labs
• Selection is aligned with KCL faculty evaluation committees

Impact on Indian students targeting KCL

For Indian students planning to study at King’s College London, the scholarship significantly reduces tuition burden in a high-cost destination like London.

However, applicants must still plan for:

• Living costs in London (~£1,300–£1,800/month)
• UK student visa financial requirements
• Accommodation deposits and relocation expenses

Thus, the funding is best viewed as partial financial support within a high-cost academic environment at KCL.

Next steps for applicants to King’s College London

Applicants interested in KCL scholarships must:

• Secure an offer letter from King’s College London (mandatory for eligibility)
• Apply separately for the Hinduja–KCL scholarship pathway
• Submit:
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Academic CV
  • Research proposal (PhD applicants)
• Track updates directly on official KCL scholarship portals