UCL Global Master's Scholarship

£15,000 for one year (paid 50% per year on a 2-year programme); may be held with other awards (UCL must be informed)

Partial scholarship

students from any country outside the UK who come from a lower-income background (defined on UCL's essential-information page; the £42,875 household-income guide quoted by some sites is for UCL's undergraduate scheme, not confirmed for this award) and have submitted a complete admission application, incl. references, for a full-time Master's at UCL in 2026/27; must attend in person (distance learning excluded); must inform UCL of any other funding. Up to 85 awards.

For Indian students: Yes - 5 awards are ring-fenced for students from India.

Date to be confirmed

2026/27: 7 May 2026, 5pm BST (CLOSED); 2027/28 call expected spring 2027

How to apply: Separate application

Essays this award asks for:

Most awards also ask for transcripts, ID and an admission offer. Check the official page for the exact list.

• ucl.ac.uk
• britishcouncil.in

Last verified: 13 Oct 2026