Mumbai, 22 May 2026: Hinduja Foundation has announced scholarships for Indian-origin students to pursue the MSc in MedTech Innovation & Entrepreneurship at King’s College London.
In 2024, the Hinduja Foundation UK made a significant philanthropic donation to world-renowned King’s College London to establish the Hinduja King’s Health Partners’ Academy. This groundbreaking partnership includes support for full four-year PhD studentships in healthcare technologies at the School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, along with the one-year MSc in MedTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship, benefiting healthcare communities in both the UK and India.
Furthermore, the partnership has facilitated nurses’ training, observerships, and online leadership training courses provided by Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust to P. D. Hinduja Hospital.
Three PhD scholars and two MSc Hinduja Scholars commenced their studies at King’s College London in October 2025, while one additional PhD scholar joined in February 2026.
Applications are currently open for four PhD scholarships and five MSc scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year commencing in October 2026. Further details regarding the Hinduja Foundation UK PhD scholarships and application process are available at the Hinduja Scholars – Surgery CDT portal. Applications remain open until 30 May 2026.
Meanwhile, five MSc MedTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship scholarships are also available for Indian citizens — one scholarship covering 80% of tuition fees and four scholarships covering 50% of tuition fees. Applications for the MSc scholarships close on 19 June 2026.
The scholarships are designed to empower Indian students with access to global expertise, real-world healthcare environments, and innovation-led learning, enabling them to address critical clinical needs and contribute to the future of healthcare in India and globally. King’s College London is internationally recognised for excellence in education and research and remains committed to driving positive and sustainable change through impactful research, outstanding education, and service to society in the UK and worldwide.
Ashok Hinduja, Chairman of Hinduja Foundation, said, “Guided by our philosophy of ‘Act Local, Think Global’, we believe investing in future-ready talent is essential to building resilient healthcare systems in India that are aligned with global standards, contributing to the vision of a Viksit Bharat. Through this partnership, we aim to enable Indian students to access global expertise. The focus is on strengthening India’s capabilities in healthcare and expanding the scope of knowledge and research linked to India. Over the long term, the objective is to advance India’s role in the global healthcare landscape.”
