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UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship
Around 30 awards per year: some cover full tuition plus maintenance, others full tuition only
- Funder
- University College London
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Coverage
- Varies
About this scholarship
UCL's Global Undergraduate Scholarship supports international students from lower-income backgrounds to study any full-time bachelor's degree at one of the world's top-ranked universities, in the heart of London.
It is need-based rather than purely merit-based: financial circumstances are assessed alongside academic potential, and recent cycles have included awards reserved for students from India.
🗓️ Deadline
Typically closes in late March or April for September entry — check the current cycle
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Classified as an international fee payer from a lower-income household
- Holding an offer for a full-time UCL undergraduate degree
- First undergraduate degree — previous degree holders are typically not eligible
- Medicine is typically excluded — check the current course list
- Financial need is assessed through the scholarship application
How to apply
- Apply to UCL through UCAS in the normal way
- Complete the online scholarship application with details of your household finances
- Provide supporting evidence of income if requested
- Awards are confirmed over the summer before enrolment
- Your counsellor can help present your financial documentation correctly
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UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship cover?
Around 30 awards per year: some cover full tuition plus maintenance, others full tuition only. UCL's Global Undergraduate Scholarship supports international students from lower-income backgrounds to study any full-time bachelor's degree at one of the world's top-ranked universities, in the heart of London.
Who is eligible for the UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship?
Core requirements are: Classified as an international fee payer from a lower-income household; Holding an offer for a full-time UCL undergraduate degree; First undergraduate degree — previous degree holders are typically not eligible; Medicine is typically excluded — check the current course list; Financial need is assessed through the scholarship application. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship deadline?
Typically closes in late March or April for September entry — check the current cycle. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.