Overview
The Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships at the University of the Arts London provide full support to up to 8 students from low income countries. Candidates must have already applied for a qualifying full-time masters degree that begins in the 2017/2018 academic year.
At a glance
- Host: University of the Arts London, United Kingdom
- Level: Full-time taught masters (M ARCH, MA, MFA, MRes or MSc)
- Value: £25,000 award covering tuition fees and contributing to living costs
- Number of awards: Up to 8
- Target group: International students from low income countries (see qualifying countries list)
- Deadline: 31 May 2017 (annual)
- Study starts: September 2017
Awarded by
University of the Arts London, United Kingdom
Subjects and level
The scholarship applies to full-time taught masters courses at one of UAL's six Colleges, starting in the 2017/18 academic year. Your course must lead to an M ARCH, MA, MFA, MRes or MSc qualification. Read the list of qualifying courses.
These courses do not qualify: Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert), Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, M ARCH, MBA, distance learning, blended learning and online courses.
Awards available
Up to 8
Who can apply
International students from low income countries. See the list of Qualifying Countries (PDF).
What the award covers
The scholarship provides a £25,000 award to cover tuition fee charges and make a contribution towards living costs. Recipients will also be offered International Students House (ISH) accommodation for the duration of their study.
Eligibility requirements
Criteria 1: You must have applied to study a full-time taught masters course at one of UAL's six Colleges starting in the academic year of 2017/18. Your course must offer either an M ARCH, MA, MFA, MRes or MSc qualification.
Criteria 2: You need to be ordinarily resident in one of the low to middle income economy countries detailed in our List of Qualifying Countries (PDF). G20 member countries have been excluded. Acceptance of the scholarship offer is on the condition that you will return to your home country on completion of your postgraduate Masters course.
Criteria 3: Your household income must be £55,000 or less (or the equivalent exchange value in a qualifying country's currency) at the point of scholarship application.
Criteria 4: You are willing to provide a response to each of the following statements as a part of your UAL Vice-Chancellor's International Postgraduate Scholarship application:
- Describe your background, your academic experience and how receiving a Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate Scholarship would make a difference to you.
- Tell us how you intend to use the qualification you will be gaining to support your future plans.
- Confirm any other sources of funding you have (or have applied for) to meet the cost of your studies in the UK.
See the list of complete eligibility criteria at the official website.
How to apply
Applications are currently closed.
Once you've applied for a qualifying course, the University will send you an email with details on how (if you meet the given eligibility criteria) you can apply for a UAL Vice-Chancellor's International Postgraduate Scholarship award.
Your completed application form and supporting evidence must be submitted by 4pm BST on Wednesday, 31 May 2017.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official website
