University of the Arts London International Postgraduate Scholarship

Summary

The University of the Arts London (UAL) offers the International Postgraduate £50,000 Scholarship and Accommodation Award to support students from low-income countries pursuing a full-time taught Master’s degree at UAL. This scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, and may contribute towards living costs.

Eligibility

  • You must have an offer for a full-time taught Master’s course at UAL starting in 2024/25 (Grad Dip, M ARCH, MA, MFA, MBA, MRes or MSc qualification).
  • Be ordinarily resident in a qualifying low-income economy country (list provided). Excludes Canada, China, Japan, UK, USA, and EU/EEA countries.
  • OR be an asylum seeker in the UK at the time of application.
  • Have an annual household income of £25,000 or less (or equivalent in your currency).
  • Submit a personal statement addressing specific questions (see Criteria 4).
  • Provide supporting evidence (e.g., immigration documents, ID).

Qualifying Countries (Partial List)

  • Afghanistan
  • Bangladesh
  • Cambodia
  • Ethiopia
  • Ghana
  • Haiti
  • India
  • Kenya
  • Laos
  • Malawi
  • Nepal
  • Nicaragua
  • Pakistan
  • Philippines
  • Senegal
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tanzania
  • Vietnam
  • Yemen
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Selection Process

  • A UAL selection panel reviews applications based on the provided evidence.
  • Only one scholarship can be awarded per student (if applicable for multiple UAL awards).

Timeline

Scholarship applications open from February onwards (after receiving a UAL course offer).

Application deadlines:

  • Course Start: September/October 2024 – Deadline: July 5, 2024 (Decision: Mid-August 2024)
  • Late applications are not accepted.

Receiving the Scholarship

  • Successful applicants will receive an award letter via email.
  • Accepting the scholarship requires confirmation on the UAL Portal.
  • Tuition fees and accommodation costs are covered directly.
  • Any course and living costs will be paid to your bank account termly.

Visit the UAL website for the full list of qualifying countries and detailed information: https://www.arts.ac.uk/study-at-ual/fees-and-funding/scholarships-search/ual-international-postgraduate-50,000-scholarships