UCL Humanitarian Scholarships now open for applications

Now open for applications, the UCL Humanitarian Scholarship offers prospective international students financial support to pursue postgraduate study. This includes tuition fees, living expenses, return flights and additional costs such as visa fees. At a cost of nearly £900,000 to the university, the scheme aims to help fund dedicated resources that may help support international students maximise their chances of succeeding during their time at UCL.  

Up to four scholarships are available for the 2025/26 academic year. Candidates can be from any country outside the UK, but must meet the following criteria: 

• be at serious risk as a direct result of armed conflict and/or 

• displaced from their home country within the last three years due to armed conflict 

• come from a lower income background.* 

The UCL Humanitarian Scholarship is just one of a number of different financial support schemes available to students. The UCL Access Opportunity Scholarship is open to asylum seekers or refugees who wish to study their undergraduate degree, while UCL Global Scholarships provide financial support for international students from lower income backgrounds.  

“Access to education is life changing and UCL is committed to providing opportunities to those whose lives have been deeply affected and restricted due to displacement and conflict. UCL’s Humanitarian Scholarships with the tailored support for our scholars, will give individuals those opportunities and benefit their communities and countries in turn." said Clare Hewitt, Student Funding Manager. 

The scheme is now open for applications, and applications close on Thursday, 8 May at 5pm. For full details, eligibility criteria and how to apply, visit the UCL Humanitarian Scholarship page. 

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the UCL Student Funding Office to provide evidence of financial need and Refugee Status or Humanitarian Protection. Successful candidates will be informed in June.  

* Essential information for all funding scheme applicants