University College London (UCL) reaffirms its commitment to academic excellence and diversity with the UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship. Tailored for international students from lower-income backgrounds, this scholarship opens doors to educational opportunities at one of the world’s leading universities. Here’s an in-depth overview for the upcoming academic year:
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be classified as ‘Overseas’ fee-paying students.
- They should come from a low-income household, with UCL generally considering a household income of £42,875 or less as “low income” for guidance purposes.
- Applicants must have already submitted an admission application for a full-time undergraduate degree at UCL for the 2025/26 academic year.
The scholarship is open to students from any country outside the UK.
Scholarship Amount and Coverage
For the academic year 2025/26, UCL has confirmed the following:
- Number of Scholarships up to 33 scholarships are available.
- 10 awards will cover full tuition fees and provide a maintenance allowance for living costs.
- The remaining 23 scholarships will cover full tuition fees but do not include a maintenance allowance.
The exact amount of the maintenance allowance for the full scholarships will be determined and announced later.
Application Process
There is no separate application for this scholarship. Candidates are automatically considered if they have applied for admission to a full-time undergraduate program at UCL.
Potential scholars must ensure their admission application to UCL is complete, as this is the gateway to scholarship consideration.
Although there isn’t a separate scholarship form, all necessary documents for admission should be submitted, including academic transcripts, personal statements, and references, as these will be reviewed for scholarship eligibility.
Log into the portal, navigate to your active application, select ‘Funding’, then ‘Check and apply’ under ‘Funds Available’ to see if you’re eligible for scholarships.
Click on the scholarship name to open and complete the application.
Note: Each program requires a separate scholarship application.
If you can’t access the form two weeks before the deadline, contact the Student Funding Office (SFO) for an alternative application method.
Application Deadline
The deadline for students to ensure their admission applications are in for scholarship consideration is 5 pm BST, Monday 28 April 2025.
Additional Notes
Successful candidates will be notified before the UCAS offer reply deadline on 4 June 2025.
The scholarship will be tenable for the standard duration of the undergraduate programme applied for.
Scholarship recipients are required to inform UCL of any additional funding they secure for their studies.
This scholarship is a testament to UCL’s dedication to educational equity, aiming to remove financial barriers for talented students around the globe. If you’re an international student with a passion for learning and a background that might typically hinder your access to higher education, the UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship could be your gateway to studying at one of the world’s leading universities.
