Applications for the University College London (UCL) Global Master’s Scholarship are open to international students in 2026. This scholarship supports and empowers international students with financial needs, specifically those from lower-income backgrounds, to pursue full-time Master’s degree studies at University College London (UCL). The scholarship proves UCL’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity in education.

UCL Global Master Scholarships Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: 7 May 2026 (5 pm BST)
• Result Announcement Dates: by late June 2026
• Funding Type: Scholarship
• Host Institution: University College London (UCL)
• Eligible Countries: Open to candidates from any country outside the UK
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Prospective students with financial need
• Study Fields: All postgraduate-taught programs
• Study Level: Master’s degree
• Number of Opportunities: Up to 85 scholarships available, including five specifically for students from India
• Host Country: United Kingdom

Benefits and Financial Aids

The UCL Global master’s scholarships are offered as follows:

• The scholarship is worth £15,000 for one year.
• For Master’s programs extending to two years, the award will be payable up to 50% each year.
• The scholarship may be combined with other funding sources, but the UCL award may be adjusted accordingly.
• Recipients must inform the UCL Student Funding Office of any additional funding received for their Master’s degree studies.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Eligible to pay the Overseas fee rate
• Be from a lower-income background
• Must have submitted a complete admission application (including references) for a full-time Master’s degree at UCL.
• Distance-learning options are not eligible; students must attend UCL in person.

Responsibilities

Scholarship recipients must:

• Notify the UCL Student Funding Office of any additional funding awarded for their UCL Master’s degree studies.
• Adhere to the regulations regarding applying the scholarship to tuition fees and maintenance.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit a complete admission application, including references, for a full-time Master’s degree at UCL. Additional details on required documents are available on the International Masters Awards page.

Selection Process

The scholarship is awarded based on financial need and upon the recommendation of the UCL Student Funding Office, which is responsible for assessing and allocating awards.

How Do You Apply for the UCL Global Master’s Scholarship?

Prospective students applying for the UCL Global Master’s Scholarship must first submit an admission application, including references. Only then can they apply for a scholarship.

The application is not open yet and will open in February 2026.

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World Bank Graduate Scholarships  for Developing Countries

Please read more information about the UCL Global Masters Scholarship on UCL’s official website.