2026 University College London (UCL) Global Masters Scholarship UK; The University College London (UCL) is inviting applications for the 2026 UCL Global Masters Scholarship, a prestigious funding opportunity aimed at supporting talented international students from lower-income backgrounds to pursue a full-time Master’s degree at one of the world’s leading universities.
This scholarship offers a £15,000 award and is designed to make world-class education at UCL more accessible to international students who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence.
About the UCL Global Masters Scholarship
- Host Institution: University College London (UCL)
- Level of Study: Master’s (Postgraduate)
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Scholarship Value: £15,000
- Duration: One year (or two years for eligible full-time programs; 50% paid in each year)
- Application Deadline: May 7, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the UCL Global Masters Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be international students eligible to pay the Overseas fee rate.
- Come from a lower-income background.
- Have submitted a complete application for a full-time Master’s degree at UCL for the 2026/2027 academic session.
- This includes submitting all required references before the deadline.
- Distance-learning programs are not eligible — students must study in person in the UK.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful candidates will receive the following:
- A bursary valued at £15,000.
- The award will cover tuition fees first, with any remaining funds paid to the recipient in three equal instalments throughout the academic year to support living expenses.
- For two-year full-time programs, the scholarship will be split equally across both years.
- The award may be held alongside other scholarships, but the total funding may be adjusted to ensure fairness.
- Recipients are required to inform the UCL Student Funding Office immediately of any other financial awards received before or after the UCL scholarship is granted.
Application Deadline
- 7th May, 2026
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The UCL Global Masters Scholarship 2026 represents an excellent opportunity for international students to gain a world-class education in the heart of London while receiving substantial financial support.
For detailed application guidelines and eligibility confirmation, prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the official University College London scholarship page closer to the application opening date.
