UCL Global Scholarships for Undergraduate and Masters Students in All Fields University College London in United Kingdom

University College London (UCL) is offering the Global Scholarships for the 2026/27 academic session, targeting international students from low or lower income backgrounds. These prestigious scholarships are available for both undergraduate and master's degree programs across all academic fields, making them accessible to a wide range of disciplines including business, computer science, biology, economics, mathematics, medical science, psychology, chemistry, physics, political science, sociology, history, philosophy, art, and education.

The UCL Global Master's Scholarship provides up to 85 awards, each valued at £15,000 for one year (or split over two years for two-year programs). The scholarship is open to students from any country outside the UK who are eligible to pay the overseas fee rate, come from a lower income background, and have submitted a complete application (including references) for a full-time master's degree at UCL. Distance-learning options are not eligible. Selection is based on financial need, and shortlisted candidates will be required to provide financial evidence. The scholarship funds are applied first to tuition fees, with any remainder paid in three equal instalments for maintenance. There are special ring-fenced awards for students from India and Japan.

The UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship offers up to 33 awards for 2026/27, including 10 scholarships covering full tuition fees, a maintenance allowance, and a fixed allowance for additional costs (such as Immigration Health Surcharge and visa fees), and 23 scholarships covering full tuition fees only. Applicants must be international students from outside the UK, eligible to pay the overseas tuition fee rate, and have submitted an admission application for a full-time undergraduate degree at UCL. The definition of low income is generally a household income of £42,875 or less, but applications from those with higher incomes may still be considered. Selection is based on financial need, and shortlisted candidates will be required to provide financial evidence. The scholarship is valid for the standard duration of the undergraduate program.

To apply, students must first submit an admission application to UCL. Once this is done, they can access the scholarship application form via UCL's Portico system. It is essential to apply early, as the deadlines are April 27, 2026 for undergraduate applicants and May 7, 2026 for master's applicants. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Successful candidates will be notified in June 2026.

These scholarships are an excellent opportunity for international students seeking to study at a world-leading institution with substantial financial support. For more information and to access the application forms, visit the official UCL scholarship pages linked above.