The 2025 University College London (UCL) Global Masters Scholarship is a valuable opportunity for international students from lower-income backgrounds to pursue a full-time Master’s degree in the United Kingdom. Below is a step-by-step guide to understanding and applying for the scholarship:
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, candidates must:
- Nationality: Be from a country outside the UK.
- Fee Status: Be eligible to pay the Overseas fee rate.
- Financial Background: Come from a lower-income background.
- Application Status: Submit a complete admission application for a full-time Master’s degree at UCL in 2024/25.
- Note: Distance-learning options are not eligible.
- Attendance: Be attending UCL in person.
Scholarship Benefits
- Value: £15,000 bursary.
- Duration:
- One year for standard Master’s programs.
- Two years for programs of that length, paid in two equal installments.
- Combination with Other Funding:
- Can be held alongside other awards.
- UCL may adjust the scholarship amount depending on other funding received.
- Usage:
- Applied first to tuition fees.
- Remaining funds are disbursed to the recipient in three equal installments for maintenance costs.
Step-by-Step Application Process
1. Prepare for Admission
- Submit a complete admission application to a full-time Master’s program at UCL for the 2024/25 academic year, including references.
2. Application Submission
- Visit the UCL International Masters Awards page.
- Click the provided “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” link.
- Complete and submit the scholarship application by 5 pm BST, Tuesday, May 8, 2025.
3. Shortlisting and Financial Assessment
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by mid-June to provide evidence of financial need.
4. Notification of Results
- Successful candidates will be informed by the beginning of July.
Important Deadlines
- Application Deadline: May 8, 2025, at 5 pm BST.
- Shortlist Notification: Mid-June 2025.
- Final Selection Notification: Early July 2025.
