The UCL Humanitarian scholarship is offered by University College London (UCL) in the United Kingdom. It supports international students who are at serious risk or displaced because of armed conflict, helping them pursue a full-time Master’s degree at UCL. The award covers tuition and provides financial support for living costs and other essential expenses.
University College London
University College London (UCL) is a top ranked public research university in London, UK. It offers a wide range of postgraduate and undergraduate programmes and partners with global organisations to make higher education accessible for students from diverse backgrounds.
Scholarship benefits
Scholars of the UCL Humanitarian scholarship can expect to receive:
- Full payment of tuition fees
- Maintenance allowance to cover living costs (about £20,000)
- Support with visa fees and the UK health surcharge
- One return flight ticket
- Accommodation support (if chosen)
- Financial support for the normal duration of the programme
Eligibility
To qualify for the UCL Humanitarian scholarship, you must:
- Be from any country outside the UK
- Be at serious risk or have been displaced due to armed conflict
- Have left your home country within the past three years because of conflict
- Be eligible to pay the Overseas fee rate
- Come from a lower-income background
- Hold an offer for a full-time Master’s at UCL (distance or part-time studies are not eligible)
How to apply
Interested students must first apply for admission to a Master’s programme at UCL and submit all required documents. After that you can visit the UCL International Master’s Awards page for details on how to submit your scholarship application.
Application deadline
Applications close on Thursday, 7 May 2026.
For details visit the UCL Humanitarian scholarship website.
