The Statistical Science E. J. Gumbel Scholarship at University College London (UCL) 2025-26

The Statistical Science E. J. Gumbel Scholarship is offered by the Department of Statistical Science at UCL. Named after Emil Julius Gumbel, a prominent figure in extreme value theory, this scholarship aims to support undergraduate students pursuing degrees within the department. The scholarship honors Gumbel's contributions to statistical science and his perseverance in the face of financial challenges.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be new undergraduate entrants to the Department of Statistical Science at UCL.
• Applicants must be registered as full-time students in eligible degree programs with UCAS codes G300, GN32, GLN0, GLR0, LG13, G305, and G303 at UCL.
• Applicants must hold UK fee status (overseas fee-paying students are not eligible).
• Eligible students must meet specific academic qualifications, such as achieving Grade A* in Further Mathematics and Mathematics at A-levels, or equivalent qualifications.
• Applicants must demonstrate satisfactory progress in their studies, maintaining an average mark of at least 65% at the end of each year of study.

Value of the Scholarship:

• The E. J. Gumbel Scholarship provides £3,200 per academic year, distributed in three equal termly installments.
• The scholarship is tenable for the normal duration of the degree program, provided that eligibility criteria are continuously met.

Application Process:

• Eligible students must complete the scholarship application form provided by the department.
• The application form must be submitted by email to Dr. Alex Watson by noon (BST) on the 31st of August 2025.

Deadlines:

Application deadline: 31st August 2025