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University College London (UCL), United World Colleges (UWC) and International Student House (ISH) are working together to enable UWC students in financial need to study in the UK
Eligibility
Applicants should:
- be a final-year IB Diploma student attending a United World College (or completed their studies in the preceding calendar year - candidates from Waterford Kamhlaba UWC only);
- apply for admission through UCAS by 31 January 2024 for a full-time undergraduate degree programme of study at UCL;
- be non-UK domiciled and liable to pay overseas rate of fees;
- lack the financial means necessary to pursue undergraduate degree studies at UCL.
Value, benefits, and duration
The scholarships will consist of:
- Full tuition fees;
- a maintenance allowance of £7,000 per year, for three years (consideration could be made for four-year programmes - you must state this in your scholarship application);
- free accommodation in a standard twin room at International Student House for up to three years (40-weeks contract per year) with the possibility of an extension into the fourth year where required;
- reimbursement of Tier 4 Visa application costs;
- international economy air travel to/from the UK (with reasonable baggage costs) at the beginning and end of the award holder's degree programme.
Annual renewal of the scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Selection
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial hardship. There are two awards available.
How to apply
You must apply for admission to UCL to be eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Application for the scholarship is available exclusively from UWC Counsellors. Taking into account the financial circumstances of their students, UWC Counsellors will invite up to five eligible students from each UWC to apply for the scholarship. If you fulfil all the eligibility criteria listed above, you may wish to inform your UWC Counsellors that you are interested in being invited to apply.
- Completed applications must be submitted electronically to the UWC Counsellors before 23 February 2024;
- All UWC Counsellors will be required to complete a mandatory financial statement justifying the reasons why the applicant is in financial need;
- UWC Counsellors will forward eligible applications to UWC International by 8 March 2024;
- UWC International will forward up to five eligible applications, per UWC institution, to UCL by 15 March 2024.
Results
Successful applicants and reserve candidates will be notified by mid May 2024.