UCL Global Master's Scholarship

University College London (UCL)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Overseas fee status (any country outside the UK), applying for a full-time postgraduate taught Master's at UCL (distance learning is not eligible), coming from a lower-income background, with a complete application including references. Selection is based on financial need and the recommendation of the Student Funding Office; five awards are reserved for India.

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About this opportunity

UCL's Global Master's Scholarship supports international students from lower-income backgrounds with GBP 15,000 towards fees and living costs. Shortlisted candidates are asked for financial evidence in mid-May and told the outcome by late June.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Overseas fee status (any country outside the UK), applying for a full-time postgraduate taught Master's at UCL (distance learning is not eligible), coming from a lower-income background, with a complete application including references. Selection is based on financial need and the recommendation of the Student Funding Office; five awards are reserved for India.
2. Note the deadline. May (annual; the 2026/27 round closed at 5pm on 7 May 2026 - check the UCL scholarships page for the next date) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Proof of family income or financial situation (if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
3. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
4. Support your financial-need statement with clear documents and keep the numbers consistent across forms.
5. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.
6. Have your SOP and CV reviewed by someone who has seen successful applications before you submit.

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Who can apply for UCL Global Master's Scholarship?

Overseas fee status (any country outside the UK), applying for a full-time postgraduate taught Master's at UCL (distance learning is not eligible), coming from a lower-income background, with a complete application including references. Selection is based on financial need and the recommendation of the Student Funding Office; five awards are reserved for India.

What does UCL Global Master's Scholarship cover?

GBP 15,000 for a one-year Master's (paid 50% in each year of a two-year programme), applied first to tuition fees and any remainder paid towards maintenance; up to 85 awards were offered for 2026/27

When is the deadline for UCL Global Master's Scholarship?

May (annual; the 2026/27 round closed at 5pm on 7 May 2026 - check the UCL scholarships page for the next date) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with UCL Global Master's Scholarship?

Host countries: United Kingdom.

What documents do I need for UCL Global Master's Scholarship?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Proof of family income or financial situation (if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the UCL Global Master's Scholarship application?

Medium: UCL application + Global Master's scholarship form + evidence of financial need if shortlisted