International Masters Awards – London

## Overview UCL’s International Masters Awards (IMA) are funded through alumni donations, university initiatives, and external partnerships. They aim to support international students undertaking taught master’s programmes at UCL. ## Eligibility - **Applicant type**: Prospective international postgraduate taught students. - **Admission requirement**: A completed UCL admission application (references submitted) is required. An offer of admission is not mandatory, but fee status must be confirmed by UCL Admissions. - **Individual scheme criteria**: Each scholarship has its own eligibility conditions; applicants should consult the specific scheme page. ## Application Process 1. **Submit admission application** to UCL (including references). 2. **Log in to Portico** with your UCL credentials. 3. Select the **Active Application** you wish to fund. 4. Navigate to the **Funding** section and click **Check and apply** under *Funds Available*. 5. Choose the scholarship(s) you wish to apply for and complete the online form. 6. Submit separate scholarship applications for each master’s programme you are applying to. ## Funding Schemes (2026/27) - UCL Global Masters Scholarship - Ardalan Scholarship - Bseisu‑UCL Scholarship - GREAT Scholarship - Humanitarian Scholarship - Mukul Madhav Foundation Scholarship - Musubi Global Master’s Scholarship *(The list may be updated; all awards listed by the deadline will be considered.)* ## Deadline - **Date & Time**: 5 pm BST, Thursday 7 May 2026. - Applications must be submitted before this time to be considered. ## Selection & Notification - The UCL Student Funding Office assesses applications. - Shortlisted candidates will be contacted in mid‑May for evidence of financial need. - Successful candidates are typically notified by late June, though some schemes may have slightly different timelines. - Funding offers are contingent on receiving an admission offer and meeting any conditions therein. ## Important Notes - Citizens from Cameroon, Sudan, Myanmar, and Afghanistan will be unable to obtain a UK study visa from 26 March 2026. Refer to the UK Government website for details. - Applicants should ensure their admission application is processed (up to 24 hours) before applying for scholarships. ## Source Limitations - The information is derived from UCL’s scholarship webpage and may change; the page may be updated after the deadline. - Specific eligibility criteria for each scheme are not detailed in the source; applicants must consult individual scheme pages. - The article does not include any verification beyond the provided source and does not guarantee accuracy of future changes. ## Unknowns - Exact award amounts for each scheme. - Detailed selection criteria beyond the general process. - Whether additional awards will be added after the deadline. ## Read Time Approximately 3 minutes. Source: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships/international-masters-awards Checked: 2026-10-13T09:50:36.054557+00:00 Confirm details with the official institution before applying.