Bursaries and scholarships
Anna Freud are committed to training a new generation of researchers and practitioners who wish to pursue a career in the field of child mental health.
Funding opportunities for postgraduate students
In line with our equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging ambitions, we are pleased to offer a number of bursaries and scholarships to encourage applications from prospective candidates from underrepresented backgrounds, and from those who might otherwise be unable to pursue a career in children’s mental health.
Supporting access to postgraduate study
Anna Freud is committed to training a new and diverse generation of researchers and practitioners in child mental health. We recognise that our profession does not yet reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, and that the cost and time involved in postgraduate study can deter many prospective candidates.
Please note, applicants must be applying to a UCL postgraduate programme based at Anna Freud. All bursaries and scholarships are subject to the availability of funds for the relevant academic year.
We also welcome applications from candidates with care experience. View the definition of ‘care experience’ used by The Care Experience Movement.
Application process
Candidates interested in applying to one or more of the bursaries and scholarships listed here should read the guidance notes provided before completing the application form. You should apply for any relevant bursaries or scholarships by the deadline specified. All applications received will be reviewed by a panel after the deadline has passed.
For your bursary/scholarship application to be considered, all candidates should ensure they have also formally applied for a place on the relevant programme by the Admissions deadline specified on the UCL Prospectus pages. If you have not applied for a place on the relevant programme, the Bursary and Scholarships Panel will be unable to process your application.
Please read through all information carefully including our full guidance notes for eligibility criteria and note the various deadlines for applications. Details on how to apply, along with the application form and guidance notes are available here.
For enquiries, please email us.
Funding your Masters
We recognise that funding for postgraduate study at Masters level is limited. Most UCL students bring together different funding sources to help cover their costs. Find out about the funding options available.
NHSE funding
For candidates interested in applying to the MSc Early Child Development and Clinical Applications, funding may be available to improve equity of access and inclusion for Black, Asian and minority ethnic entrants and financially disadvantaged candidates. This is different from the bursaries and scholarships process indicated below; for more information on availability and eligibility please contact us.