The Royal College of Arts (RCA) in the United Kingdom is offering a wide range of scholarship awards to support students with demonstrated financial need and those from underrepresented backgrounds.
The RCA Scholarship is designed to be flexible and inclusive, providing support that may cover full tuition fees and living costs for eligible students pursuing postgraduate studies in the UK.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Host Institution: Royal College of Arts
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Selected Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends
- IELTS Requirement: Not Required
- Deadline: Not Specified
Scholarship Details
The Royal College of Arts Scholarship programme continues to expand, with over 400 financial awards available for the 2026/27 academic year. These scholarships are targeted at supporting students who face financial barriers to education and those from underrepresented groups, including students with disabilities as well as individuals with refugee or asylum seeker status.
Beginning from June 2025, additional scholarship opportunities will be introduced for students admitted to eligible graduate programmes at the Royal College of Arts. The awards are structured to be adaptable, ensuring that support is matched to students’ individual needs, academic merit, and financial circumstances.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the 2026 Royal College of Arts Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold a Round 1 or Round 2 offer for a one-year taught Master’s programme at the Royal College of Arts
- Be passport holders of India or Turkey
- Be classified as overseas fee-paying students
Scholarship Benefits
The Royal College of Arts offers different categories of scholarships, which may include:
- Full tuition fee payment plus living costs
- Full tuition fee payment
- Partial tuition fee payment
- Contributions toward living expenses
Required Documents
Applicants for the RCA Scholarship must prepare the following, noting that requirements may vary depending on the specific scholarship:
- Scholarship-specific documents, as listed under each available opportunity on the RCA website
- Short written statements (150 words each) covering:
- Personal background
- Financial planning
- Expected benefits of the scholarship
- Future career goals
How to Apply
To apply for the Royal College of Arts Scholarship, interested applicants should:
- Visit the Royal College of Arts scholarship webpage
- Review available scholarships and confirm eligibility
- Apply for the chosen Master’s or PhD programme and submit the application
- Applications will be assessed and matched to suitable scholarships based on eligibility and scoring criteria
- Successful recipients of academic merit scholarships will be notified alongside their RCA admission offer
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