SCHOLARSHIP: University College London, UK International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Masters Students
The 2026 UCL Global Masters Scholarship aims to enable and encourage international students from lower-income backgrounds to pursue full-time Master’s degree studies at the University College London.
About university:
Founded in 1826, the University College London (UCL) is a leading public research university located in London, United Kingdom. Renowned for its academic excellence and progressive ethos, UCL was the first university in England to admit students regardless of religion or gender. Situated in the vibrant Bloomsbury area, it boasts a rich history and a global reputation in disciplines such as medicine, engineering, law, and the arts.
Scholarship deadline:
May 7, 2026
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United Kingdom UK
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Developing Countries
- Reward: £15,000 Grant
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the University College London Global Scholarship, Candidates can be from any country outside the UK but must fulfill all of the following criteria:
- be eligible to pay the Overseas fee rate;
- come from a lower income background*;
- AND have submitted a complete admission application (including the submission of references) for a full-time Master’s degree at UCL in 2026/27. Please note: Distance-learning options are not eligible for this fund; students must be coming to the UK to attend UCL in person
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
- To apply for the University College London Global Scholarship, use the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” button created below and visit the International Masters Awards page for information on how to apply.
- The deadline for applications to this scholarship will be at 5 pm BST, Thursday 7 May 2026.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted mid-June to provide evidence of financial need.
- When this has been assessed, successful candidates will be informed at the beginning of July.
Best Wishes.
Scholarship Benefits:
The University College London Global Scholarship will offer the following benefits:
- The value of the bursary is £15,000.
- The scholarship is tenable for one year only unless the full-time programme is 2yrs in length. In that case the scholarship will be paid 50% in each year.
- The UCL Global Masters Scholarship may be held alongside other scholarships, studentships, awards, or bursaries. The amount of the UCL award may be adjusted depending on the total value of other funds received by the student.
- Scholarship recipients are obliged to inform the UCL Student Funding Office immediately of any other funding they are awarded towards their UCL Master’s degree studies, before or subsequent to the UCL Global Masters Scholarship being awarded.
- The scholarship will first be applied to the recipient’s tuition fees, with any remainder payable to the recipient in three equal instalments, throughout the academic year, towards maintenance.
