Hinduja Foundation, King’s College London launch 2026 healthcare scholarship

Hinduja Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Mumbai-based Hinduja Group, has announced scholarships 2026 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 King’s College London to establish the Hinduja King’s Health Partners’ Academy.

This partnership includes support for  full four-year PhD studentships in healthcare technologies at the School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences and one year MSc. MedTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship will benefit healthcare communities in both the UK and India.

Furthermore, the partnership has brought nurses’ training, observer ships and online leadership training courses provided by Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to the P.D. Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai.

Three PhD and two MSc Hinduja scholars started their studies at Kings College London in October 2025 and one PhD scholar joined in February 2026.

Applications are still welcome for four PhDs and five MSc scholarships for the coming 2026- 2027 academic year starting in October. Applications are open until 30 May 2026.

Meanwhile five MSc MedTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship scholarships are available – one at 80 pe cent and four at 50 per cent for Indian citizens. 

The scholarships will 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 at King’s College London, recognised for its excellence in education and research. It is committed to driving positive and sustainable change through impactful research, outstanding education, and service to society, both in the UK and globally.