University College London (UCL) Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

University College London Scholarship Invitation: Applications are currently ongoing for the University College London (UCL) Scholarships for Undergraduate Students UK. Interested students can see the details and apply if eligible.

University College London (UCL) Scholarship Details and FAQs

With this scheme UCL supports the aims of UWC to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Two bursaries are available annually for UWC-nominated students who have firmly accepted their UCL admissions offer.

University College London (UCL) and United World Colleges (UWC)  with International Student House (ISH), have agreed to collaborate in a scheme to enable graduates of UWC, who are financially unable to study in the UK, to pursue full-time undergraduate studies at UCL.

When is the application deadline?

15th January, 2019

Which countries are eligible for the scholarship?

International

In which host country will the awardees be studying?

University College London (UCL), UK

What are the eligible courses and fields of study?

Courses offered at UCL

What is the category of this opportunity?

Undergraduate

How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?

Applicants must:

• be a final-year IB Diploma student attending a United World College (or completed their studies in the preceding calendar year – candidates from Waterford Kamhlaba UWC only);
• apply for admission through UCAS by 15 January 2019 for a full-time undergraduate degree programme of study at UCL and firmly accept your UCL offer;
• be assessed as paying overseas tuition fees, and
• lack the financial means necessary to pursue undergraduate degree studies at UCL.

What are the selection criteria?

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial hardship and academic merit, based on the aims of the bursary.

How many scholarship awards are available?

Two

What are the benefits of the scholarship?

The scholarships will consist of:

• full tuition fees;
• maintenance allowance of £7,000 per year, for three years (consideration could be made for four-year programme – you must state this in your scholarship application);
• free accommodation in a standard of twin room at International Student House for up to three years (40 weeks contact per year) with the possibility of an extension into the fourth year where required;
• reinbursement of Tier 4 Visa application costs;
• international economy air travel to/from the UK (with reasonable baggage costs) at the beginning and end of the award holders degree programme.

How long will the scholarship last? 

For the period of the student’s programme of study.

How to Apply for the University College London (UCL) Scholarship

You must apply for admission to UCL to be eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Scholarship Webpage