University College London (UCL) offers the Global Master’s Scholarships to support and encourage international students from lower-income backgrounds to pursue full-time Master’s degree studies at UCL.
This initiative reflects UCL’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community by providing financial assistance to talented students worldwide.
Summary
- Host Country/Institution: United Kingdom / University College London
- Category: Postgraduate (Master’s)
- Eligible Countries: All countries outside the United Kingdom; African countries are eligible.
- Reward/Worth: The scholarship provides financial assistance towards tuition fees and a maintenance allowance.
- Deadline: The application deadline is Thursday, 8 May 2025.
Details
The UCL Global Master’s Scholarship aims to enable and encourage international students from lower-income backgrounds to undertake full-time Master’s degree studies at UCL. This scholarship is part of UCL’s broader effort to promote global engagement and academic excellence by attracting outstanding students worldwide.
Requirements
To be considered for the UCL Global Master’s Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- International Student Status: Be eligible to pay the Overseas fee rate.
- Financial Need: Come from a lower-income background.
- Admission Application: Have submitted a complete admission application (including the submission of references) for a full-time Master’s degree at UCL for the 2025/26 academic year. Please note that distance-learning options are not eligible; students must be coming to the UK to attend UCL in person.
Benefits
The scholarship offers financial support that includes:
- Tuition Fees: Coverage of full tuition fees.
- Maintenance Allowance: Provision of a maintenance stipend to assist with living expenses during the study period.
Application Procedure
To apply for the UCL Global Master’s Scholarship, follow these steps:
- Admission Application: Submit a complete application for admission to a full-time Master’s program at UCL for the 2025/26 academic year. Ensure that all required documents, including references, are provided.
- Scholarship Application: After applying for admission, complete the online application form. Detailed guidance on how to navigate and complete the form is available on the UCL website.
- Submission Deadline: Please ensure that your scholarship application is submitted by 5 pm BST on Thursday, 8 May 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
- Notification of Results: Successful candidates will be notified by late June 2025.
