IOE Centenary Doctoral Scholarships at University College London

The IOE Centenary Doctoral Scholarships cover tuition fees, a single room at International Students House and a monthly stipend for PhD study at the Institute of Education (IOE), University College London (UCL). The award is for international students from low- and lower-middle income countries. It is run in partnership with International Students House (ISH). The scholarship is for studies commencing October 2025.

• Host: Institute of Education at University College London
• Level: PhD
• Study in: UK (London)
• Deadline: 4 May 2026
• Awards: Not specified
• Covers: Tuition fees, accommodation and annual stipend
• Duration: Up to 4 years

This scholarship suits international students from low- or lower-middle income countries who plan to start a full-time, campus-based PhD at IOE in October 2025. You should already hold, or expect to receive, an unconditional offer for a full-time PhD at IOE. If you are considering an EdD, DEdPsy or an online programme, you are not eligible.

Institute of Education at University College London

Campus-based PhD programmes offered by IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society are eligible for the Centenary Doctoral Scholarships. The EdD, DEdPsy and online programmes are not eligible.

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International students from low or lower-middle income countries according to World Bank

The Centenary Doctoral Scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation in a single room (shared bathroom) at International Students House and an annual stipend paid by monthly instalments.

The scholarship is tenable for up to 4 years, subject to satisfactory progress.

In order to apply for the Centenary Doctoral Scholarships, candidates should:

• Be domiciled in an eligible low or lower-middle income country according to the World Bank classification
• Have received an official unconditional offer letter to study a full time PhD degree at IOE (letter issued by UCL Admissions)

Applications are currently closed.

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must have an unconditional offer to study a full time PhD degree in London at the UCL Institute of Education. Once you receive your unconditional offer letter, you can complete and submit an online application form. Deadline is 4 May 2026.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

• Who can apply for the IOE Centenary Doctoral Scholarships? International students from low- or lower-middle income countries (World Bank classification) who hold an unconditional offer for a full-time PhD at IOE.
• What does the scholarship cover? Tuition fees, accommodation in a single room with shared bathroom at International Students House, and an annual stipend paid monthly.
• How long does the scholarship last? Up to 4 years, subject to satisfactory progress.
• What is the application deadline? 4 May 2026.
• How do I apply? First receive an unconditional offer for a full-time PhD at IOE, then complete the online application form. Details are on the official website.

• Read the official scholarship guidelines before you start your application.
• Prepare your documents early, including your offer letter and country classification evidence.
• Check that your programme is eligible: campus-based PhD only, not EdD, DEdPsy or online.
• Submit your application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute problems.
• Keep a copy of your submitted application for your records.