The UCL Global Masters Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious funding opportunity created for talented students from low-income backgrounds who wish to pursue a Master’s degree at University College London (UCL). This international scholarship in the UK is designed to reduce the financial burden of studying in London by supporting tuition fees and living expenses.
University College London, widely known as London’s Global University, is globally recognised for its progressive approach to teaching, research excellence, and real-world impact. Through this scholarship, UCL aims to attract academically outstanding students who may otherwise be unable to afford postgraduate education at one of the world’s leading universities.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Host Institution: University College London (UCL)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Degree Level: Master’s Degree
- Eligible Countries: International Students (Low-Income Backgrounds)
- Reward: £15,000 Scholarship
- Scholarship Duration: 1 year (or split across 2 years for two-year programmes)
- Deadline: May 7, 2026
Scholarship Details
The UCL Global Masters Scholarship was introduced to promote inclusion, diversity, and equal access to quality education. Since its establishment in 1862, University College London has been a pioneer of disruptive thinking, academic freedom, and social inclusion. UCL was the first university in England to admit students regardless of religion and the first to admit women on equal terms with men.
This scholarship continues that legacy by supporting international students from lower-income backgrounds, enabling them to study at UCL despite financial challenges. Scholars benefit from UCL’s intellectually stimulating environment, global network, and commitment to innovation across disciplines—from life sciences to space research and beyond.
Scholarship Benefits
The UCL Global Masters Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious funding opportunity created for talented students from low-income backgrounds who wish to pursue a Master’s degree at University College London (UCL). This international scholarship in the UK is designed to reduce the financial burden of studying in London by supporting tuition fees and living expenses.
University College London, widely known as London’s Global University, is globally recognised for its progressive approach to teaching, research excellence, and real-world impact. Through this scholarship, UCL aims to attract academically outstanding students who may otherwise be unable to afford postgraduate education at one of the world’s leading universities.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Host Institution: University College London (UCL)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Degree Level: Master’s Degree
- Eligible Countries: International Students (Low-Income Backgrounds)
- Reward: £15,000 Scholarship
- Scholarship Duration: 1 year (or split across 2 years for two-year programmes)
- Deadline: May 7, 2026
Scholarship Details
The UCL Global Masters Scholarship was introduced to promote inclusion, diversity, and equal access to quality education. Since its establishment in 1862, University College London has been a pioneer of disruptive thinking, academic freedom, and social inclusion. UCL was the first university in England to admit students regardless of religion and the first to admit women on equal terms with men.
This scholarship continues that legacy by supporting international students from lower-income backgrounds, enabling them to study at UCL despite financial challenges. Scholars benefit from UCL’s intellectually stimulating environment, global network, and commitment to innovation across disciplines—from life sciences to space research and beyond.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the UCL Global Masters Scholarship 2026 will receive:
- £15,000 scholarship for one academic year
- For two-year Master’s programmes, the award is split equally across both years
- Scholarship is first applied to tuition fees
- Any remaining balance is paid to the student in instalments for living expenses
- May be combined with other funding, subject to UCL’s total funding regulations
- UCL Alumni Card, granting access to alumni benefits and networks
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the UCL Global Masters Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be an international student paying tuition fees at the international rate
- Be applying for or enrolled in a full-time Master’s programme at UCL
- Demonstrate that they come from a lower-income background
- Have applied for admission to a postgraduate taught programme at University College London
How to Apply
To apply for the UCL Global Masters Scholarship 2026, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Apply for admission to a full-time Master’s programme at UCL
- An offer letter is not required at the time of scholarship application
- Log in to Portico (UCL’s online application portal)
- Enter the required personal and academic details
- Click on “View” under the Active Application you wish to apply funding for
- Select the funding option in the application form
- On the funding page, review available funds and click “Check and apply” under Funds Available
- Complete and submit all mandatory scholarship questions
- Contact Student Funding if you intend to combine this scholarship with other funding opportunities
Application Deadline
- The deadline to apply for the UCL Global Masters Scholarship 2026 is May 7, 2026
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