UCL Global Masters Scholarship
Need-based scholarship for overseas students from lower-income backgrounds pursuing a full-time Master's degree at University College London (UCL).
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UAL International Postgraduate GBP 10,000 Scholarship
The UAL International Postgraduate GBP 10,000 Scholarship supports overseas students from low-income economies who are applying to taught Master's courses at the University of the Arts London. For 2026/27, UAL publishes multiple rounds and states that up to 288 awards are available. This scholarship is a tuition-fee reduction award, while a separate UAL/ISH scholarship may include accommodation support for eligible applicants.
United KingdomMastersPartially FundedDeadline: Round 1: March 27, 2026; Round 2: June 26, 2026; January 2027 intake: October 30, 2026
Official source: University of the Arts London (UAL) • Last updated:
Eligibility
- Eligible nationalities
- Eligibility is defined by the provider and country profile (confirm official source)
- Degree level
- Masters
- Study location
- United Kingdom
- Academic background
- Must meet admission/academic requirements for Masters study (check official source)
- Admission required
- Many providers require admission or a valid offer before funding decisions (confirm official source)
- Minimum GPA/grades
- Merit threshold is provider/program-dependent (confirm official source)
- Work experience
- Requirement varies by scholarship type and provider
- Field of study
- Program-dependent; applicants must match eligible disciplines listed by the provider
- Residency requirement
- May apply for country-targeted or region-targeted schemes
- Document language/translations
- Certified translations/legalization may be required for non-native-language documents
- Current enrollment status
- Depends on call rules (new-admit vs currently-enrolled categories may differ)
- Age limit
- Age policy varies by provider/country profile; many schemes do not publish one universal cap
- Language requirements
- Set by the host institution/program; accepted tests or exemptions vary by provider
- Offer status
- Must hold an offer for a full-time or part-time taught Master's course at UAL
- Fee status
- Must be classified as an overseas fee payer
- Country/economy
- Must be ordinarily resident in one of the low-income economy countries listed by UAL
- Household income
- Annual household income must be GBP 50,000 or less (or equivalent exchange value)
- Academic profile
- UAL lists expected standard around UK upper second-class degree level (2:1) or equivalent
- Exclusion
- Applicants who already hold a UK postgraduate qualification are not eligible
Benefits
- Tuition
- Listed as partial (confirm coverage on official source)
- Stipend
- Varies by provider/call; check official source for amount and payment terms
- Accommodation
- Included/available (check official source)
- Travel
- Provider-dependent; some schemes include one-time travel support
- Health insurance
- Coverage depends on scholarship conditions and host-country rules
- Other benefits
- Additional support may include research, books, or orientation allowances (scheme-dependent)
- Visa/residence support
- Some schemes provide limited support; verify visa-fee or permit support on official source
- Application fee
- Fee policy is portal/provider-specific; confirm before submission
- Award value
- GBP 10,000 tuition fee waiver
- Scale
- UAL publishes up to 288 awards for the 2026/27 academic year
- Related scheme
- Separate UAL/ISH International Postgraduate Scholarship may include accommodation for eligible students
Application process
- Apply to an eligible UAL taught Master's program and secure an offer
- Log into the UAL Applicant Portal and open the My Funding section
- Complete scholarship questions, including required personal statements
- Submit the scholarship form before the relevant round deadline
- Track outcome updates via official UAL scholarship communications
- Account/nomination: Create an account or complete nomination/referral steps where the provider requires it.
- Documents: Prepare and upload the required documents listed by the provider (transcripts, ID, letters, etc.). Provide certified translations if required.
- Selection method: Follow the provider’s official process (merit/test/interview/portfolio, as applicable).
Required documents
- Valid passport/ID
- Academic degree records/transcripts for Master's admission
- Evidence supporting overseas fee status and country residency criteria
- Household income evidence required by UAL scholarship rules
- Scholarship statement responses in the portal (per UAL word limits/instructions)
- Degree certificates / diplomas (if applicable)
- CV/Resume
- Motivation letter / statement of purpose
- Recommendation letters (if required)
- Language test score (IELTS/TOEFL) if required
- Certified translations (if required)
- Portfolio / research proposal (if required)
- Medical / health certificate (if required)
- Any additional forms requested by the provider
Good to know
- This GBP 10,000 award is a tuition-fee scholarship, not a full-cost package.
- Accommodation-inclusive support is under a separate UAL/ISH scholarship route.
- You can apply only after receiving a UAL course offer and accessing the My Funding portal.
FAQ
Is this UAL scholarship fully funded?
No. The UAL International Postgraduate Scholarship is a GBP 10,000 tuition-fee waiver. Full-cost support is not the default for this scheme.
How many awards are available for 2026/27?
UAL publishes up to 288 awards for the 2026/27 cycle on its official scholarship page.
Can I apply before receiving a UAL offer?
No. UAL states the scholarship form appears in the Applicant Portal My Funding section after you hold an eligible course offer.
Does UAL accept only IELTS for language evidence?
No. Language requirements are course-level admission requirements and accepted proofs are listed by UAL admissions for each program.
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