UCL Global Masters Scholarship
£15,000 scholarship for the first year of a master's at UCL (UK) for overseas-fee students from lower-income backgrounds; up to 85 awards per year, with 5 reserved for India.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
£15,000 for the first year of the master's programme. Applied to tuition fees first; any remainder may be paid as a stipend.
Eligible applicants
Overseas fee-paying students from lower-income backgrounds; permanent resident of an eligible country (not UK/US/EU); master's at UCL; must have a UCL admissions offer; 85 awards/year
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Overview
UCL Global Masters Scholarship is offered by University College London for Master’s study in United Kingdom. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust hold an unconditional or conditional offer from UCL for a one-year master's programme
- UCL scholarship application formRequired
- UCL admissions offerRequired
- Financial evidenceRequired
What this scholarship covers
£15,000 award (first year)
Included
£15,000 for the first year of the master's programme. Applied to tuition fees first; any remainder may be paid as a stipend. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International from lower-income backgrounds.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Must meet the UCL entry requirements for the master's programme; selection based on application quality
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Must demonstrate lower-income background; means-tested component
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Overseas fee-paying students from lower-income backgrounds; permanent resident of an eligible country (not UK/US/EU); master's at UCL; must have a UCL admissions offer; 85 awards/year. University College London also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Overseas fee-paying students from lower-income backgrounds; permanent resident of an eligible country (not UK/US/EU); master's at UCL; must have a UCL admissions offer; 85 awards/year
Study route
- Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Overseas fee-paying students from lower-income backgrounds; permanent resident of an eligible country (not UK/US/EU); master's at UCL; must have a UCL admissions offer; 85 awards/year. University College London also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Obtain an offer from a UCL one-year master's programme
- 2
Apply through the UCL Global Masters Scholarship portal during the open window
- 3
Submit supporting financial and personal documentation
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026/27 closed May 7, 2026. 2027/28 expected September 2026–May 2027. Apply at ucl.ac.uk/scholarships/global-masters-scholarship.
The listed deadline is May 7, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University College London
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is May 7, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.