UCL Global Major Scholarships
University College London (UCL) · All India
Amount
£15,000 (approx. ₹15.8 Lakh+)
Deadline
7 May
Status
Open now
Provider Type
University
Last Verified
2026-27
About the Program
Comprehensive guide for UCL Global Major Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.
Benefits & Financial Support
£15,000 (approx. ₹15.8 Lakh+)
The UCL Global Master's Scholarship provides a bursary of £15,000. This amount is first applied towards the recipient's tuition fees, with any remaining balance paid to the student in three equal instalments. The scholarship is tenable for one year. However, for full-time Master's programmes that are two years in length, the scholarship value will be split as 50% in each year. It may be held alongside other scholarships, studentships, awards, or bursaries, depending on the total value of other funds received.
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Must be classified as an overseas fee-paying student.
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Must come from a lower-income background. UCL uses an annual household income of £42,875 or less (or equivalent in local currency) as a general guide, although cases slightly above this threshold with strong evidence of financial hardship may still be considered.
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Must have submitted a complete admission application (including the submission of references) for a full-time Master's degree at UCL for the 2026/27 academic year.
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Candidates can be from any country outside the UK.
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Distance-learning programmes are not eligible; students must be coming to the UK to attend UCL in person.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Course / stream: Undergraduate
- Income limit: No income bar
- Category: General, OBC, SC, ST
- Domicile: All India
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- —Complete admission application for a full-time Master's degree at UCL (including references)
- —Online scholarship application form (accessed via your UCL application summary)
- —Detailed financial information and supporting documentation proving lower-income background and financial need
Selection Process
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Selection is based primarily on demonstrated financial need
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Applicants must also meet UCL's standard academic entry requirements for their chosen Master's programme
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The scholarship is awarded upon the recommendation of the Student Funding Office.
Renewal Policy
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The scholarship is tenable for one year only
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If the full-time Master's programme is two years in length, the £15,000 scholarship will be paid as 50% in each year
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Scholarship recipients are obliged to inform the UCL Student Funding Office immediately of any other funding they are awarded towards their UCL Master's degree studies.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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Submit your Master's Admission Application: First, you must submit a complete admission application for a full-time Master's degree at UCL for the 2026/27 academic year. Ensure all necessary references are included.
- 2Access the Scholarship Application
After submitting your admission application, log in to your UCL online application summary (Portico portal).
- 3Navigate to Funding/Scholarships
Locate the "Funding" or "Scholarships" section within your application summary.
- 4Select the Scholarship
Choose the "UCL Global Master's Scholarship" from the list of available funding opportunities.
- 5Complete the Online Form
Fill out the online scholarship application form, ensuring you provide detailed financial information to demonstrate your lower-income background and financial need.
- 6Submit by Deadline
Ensure your scholarship application is submitted by the deadline of 5:00 PM BST, Thursday, May 7, 2026. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered under any circumstances.
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Official Last Date & Timelines
7 May 2027
The application deadline for the UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship for the 2027/2028 academic intake is expected to be in April 2027. The application deadline for the UCL Global Master's Scholarship for the 2027/2028 academic intake is expected to be around May 7, 2027. These dates are projections based on previous cycles, as official 2027/2028 deadlines have not yet been explicitly published and confirmed by UCL.
Dates are subject to change per the provider's official notification. Apply well before the closing date.
Common Questions (FAQs)
What is the value of the UCL Global Master's Scholarship?
The scholarship offers a bursary of £15,000 (approximately 1,575,000 INR, using an estimated conversion rate of 1 GBP = 105 INR). For two-year full-time programmes, this amount is typically split equally across both years.
What expenses does the scholarship cover?
The £15,000 bursary is first used to cover your tuition fees. Any remaining amount after tuition is paid directly to you in three equal instalments to assist with living costs.
Can I apply if I have other scholarships or funding?
Yes, the UCL Global Master's Scholarship may be held alongside other scholarships, studentships, awards, or bursaries. However, you are obligated to inform the UCL Student Funding Office immediately if you are awarded any other funding for your Master's degree studies.
How is 'lower income background' defined for eligibility?
While the specific threshold for the Master's scholarship is not explicitly detailed, for the UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship, UCL generally uses an annual household income of £42,875 or less as a guideline. Applicants slightly above this with strong evidence of financial hardship may still be considered.
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