I am immensely proud to launch the third year of the Vice-Chancellor awards for Indian-domiciled students, having left Delhi to pursue postgraduate studies abroad myself. We know that King’s can provide a unique experience for students with great passion and talent to thrive, and to go on to create truly remarkable positive impact in society. Each year, we are inspired by our award recipients, and I look forward to welcoming the next award winners to King’s in September.”
Professor Shitij Kapur, Vice-Chancellor & President, King’s College London, who launched the awards this week in Delhi.
10 February 2026
New round of Vice-Chancellor's awards for postgraduate students announced
Professor Shitij Kapur, Vice-Chancellor & President of King’s College London, has announced a third year of the University’s scholarship scheme for postgraduate students domiciled in India.
The awards, spearheaded by Vice-Chancellor Professor Shitij Kapur, aim to remove cost barriers for Indian-domiciled students pursuing postgraduate degrees which will have a positive impact on society.
Up to 40 students will be offered £5,000 in fee reductions as they study full-time, on-campus in London from September 2026.
The awards are part of the University’s commitment to advancing world-leading education and serving the needs of society by addressing challenges with local, national and global impact.
In applying for the awards, students must demonstrate that they will use their skills and knowledge to enhance society once their studies are complete - as well as demonstrating they will make the most of their time at King’s both academically and personally.
The awards are now open to India-domiciled students who have received an offer to study their first on-campus postgraduate degree at King’s in September in the faculties of Arts and Humanities; The Dickson Poon School of Law (DPSoL); Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN); King’s Business School (KBS); Life Sciences and Medicine (FoLSM); Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Science (NMES); Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care; and Social Science and Public Policy (SSPP).
King’s has a longstanding connection with India, having been one of the first Universities in the UK to teach Sanskrit and Bengali, and counting activist and former Governor of United Provinces, Sarojini Naidu, among its notable alumni.
Since launching in 2024, the awards have since supported 60 students to pursue degrees which aim to have a positive impact on society.
Before receiving the Vice-Chancellor’s Award, I worried about fully engaging with postgraduate life beyond coursework. The award has given me clarity and confidence to pursue research and creative opportunities. I represented King’s at a conference in York and progressed professionally with a radio play produced by Elysium Theatre. My long-term goal is to work as a scholar-writer translating and amplifying underrepresented South Asian histories. This award has made those aspirations feel possible.”
Tilottama, a previous winner of the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards, who studied Comparative Literature (MA) at King’s College London
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- Faculty of Arts & Humanities
- The Dickson Poon School of Law
- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience
- King’s Business School
- Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine
- Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences
- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care
- Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy