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UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarships

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  • University College London (UCL) is a public research university in London, United Kingdom. It is one of the top universities worldwide.

Scholarship Overview

  • The UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship was set up to enable international students from low-income backgrounds to pursue full-time undergraduate studies at UCL.

Host School(s)

  • University College London (UCL)

Field(s) of Study

  • All undergraduate programs offered at UCL.

What does the scholarship cover?

  • Full tuition fees and maintenance allowance (10 awards)
  • Full tuition fees only (23 awards)

How many scholarships are given?

  • 33 scholarships

Which countries are targeted?

  • Students from any country outside the UK

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you should:

  • come from a low-income background (as verified by the UCL Admissions Office);
  • be eligible to pay the overseas fee rate;
  • have had your fee status confirmed by UCL Admissions;
  • have submitted an admission application for a full-time undergraduate degree at UCL in 2025/26.

How Do I Apply – Next Steps

  • You need to have submitted an admission application to UCL in order to apply for the scholarship.
  • Apply for the scholarship using the online application form which is accessed via the ‘Active Application’ page on the university application platform.
  • Select ’Funding’ from the menu at the top of the page and then select the scholarship name of the scheme you want to apply for.
  • Note that you have to fill out a separate scholarship application form for every program that you wish to apply for funding.
  • Make sure you answer all the questions on the application form before you submit it.
  • Successful candidates will be informed of the outcome of their applications on 4 June 2025.

Selection Criteria

  • Financial need

Closing Date

  • 28 April 2025

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