Laudes Policy Studio MPA Scholarship 2025–26 at UCL
- Omran Aburayya
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If you're a globally minded changemaker passionate about reimagining public policy and driving systemic innovation, the Laudes Policy Studio MPA Scholarship at University College London (UCL) offers a unique opportunity. Applications are now open for the 2025–26 academic year. This prestigious, fully funded scholarship supports two exceptional students to pursue the Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Innovation, Public Policy and Public Value at UCL's Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP).
🎓Ladies Policy Scholarship Summary
Location: London, United Kingdom
Host Institution: UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP)
Study Level: Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Target Group: Global applicants committed to public sector innovation and inclusive policy design
Fields of Study: Innovation, Public Policy, Public Value, Institutional Transformation, Economic Policy
Award Value: Full tuition fees (fully funded)
Award Duration: 1 year (full-time)
Application Deadline: 1 July 2025
Start Date: September 2025
Eligible to: Both UK and international applicants
🏛️ Scholarship Overview
The Laudes Policy Studio Scholarship, funded by the Laudes Foundation, aims to attract diverse and global talent to UCL's IIPP. It supports students who align with IIPP’s mission of bridging theory and practice in public policy, focusing on new economic thinking and public sector innovation. The scholarship is linked to the IIPP Policy Studio, a collaborative space where academics, policymakers, and public bodies co-design and test scalable solutions to societal challenges, such as inequality and the climate emergency.
The MPA program at IIPP is designed to equip students with the skills needed for purpose-driven organizations in the public, private, and civic sectors. The curriculum emphasizes rethinking public value, shaping innovation, transforming institutions, and redirecting finance. Students engage in a combination of theoretical and practical learning, including core modules, elective courses, and a final project or placement.
🎁 Scholarship Benefits
Full coverage of tuition fees for the one-year MPA program
Opportunity to engage with IIPP’s Policy Studio and contribute to ongoing research and policy work
Access to a global network of scholars, policymakers, and practitioners
Participation in a multidisciplinary learning environment focused on real-world impact
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Demonstrate academic and/or professional excellence
Show interest in one or more of IIPP’s research themes: rethinking public value, shaping innovation, transforming institutions, or redirecting finance
Exhibit financial need
Have a successful application to the MPA in Innovation, Public Policy and Public Value at UCL
📝 Application Procedure and Required Documents
To apply for the Laudes Policy Studio MPA Scholarship:
Apply to the MPA Program:
Submit an application to the MPA in Innovation, Public Policy and Public Value through UCL’s admissions portal.(prospects.ac.uk)
Complete the Scholarship Application Form:
Provide personal information, including full name and email address.
Indicate the status of your MPA application (successful, pending, or unsuccessful).
Respond to the following questions:
Describe how your work to date has integrated research, theory, and practice (max 250 words).
Propose a policy change relevant to one or more of IIPP’s core policy areas, detailing the intended outcome and its importance (max 400 words).
Explain how you would benefit from this financial assistance.
Provide any additional information for consideration.
Upload a recent CV (maximum 2 pages).
Deadline: 1 July 2025
Contact: For queries about the scholarship, email iipp-manager@ucl.ac.uk
🌍 About the IIPP MPA Program
The MPA in Innovation, Public Policy and Public Value is a one-year, full-time program that combines theoretical foundations with practical applications. The curriculum includes core modules such as:(ucl.ac.uk)
In the final term, students choose between a placement with a partner organization or a policy analysis thesis. Placement opportunities have included organizations like the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the European Investment Bank, and various governmental bodies.(ucl.ac.uk, ucl.ac.uk)
🌟 Final Thoughts
The Laudes Policy Studio MPA Scholarship offers a transformative opportunity for individuals dedicated to redefining public policy and driving systemic change. By joining the IIPP community, scholars will be at the forefront of innovative approaches to public administration and policy-making, contributing to solutions for some of the most pressing challenges of our time.(uclfaa.org)
