UCL Global Major Scholarships Apply Online 2026
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
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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.
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**Access the Scholarship Application**: After submitting your admission application, log in to your UCL online application summary (Portico portal).
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**Navigate to Funding/Scholarships**: Locate the "Funding" or "Scholarships" section within your application summary.
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**Select the Scholarship**: Choose the "UCL Global Master's Scholarship" from the list of available funding opportunities.
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**Complete 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.
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**Submit 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.
FAQs for UCL Global Major Scholarships
Q.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.
Q.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.
Q.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.
Q.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.