The University College London (UCL) African Graduate Scholarship is a fully funded postgraduate opportunity for African students seeking to study in the United Kingdom.
The scholarship provides substantial financial support covering tuition fees, accommodation, and part of living expenses, making it ideal for high-achieving African students who require financial assistance to study at UCL.
University College London African Graduate Scholarship Summary
Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
Study Destination: UK
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships
Eligible Countries: African countries
Funding: Full tuition support, accommodation, living costs
IELTS: Not required
Deadline: May 29, 2026
About the UCL African Graduate Scholarship
University College London, in collaboration with CP Charitable Trust International Student House, is offering the African Graduate Scholarship for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The scholarship is designed to support African nationals with strong academic and professional backgrounds who would otherwise be unable to pursue postgraduate study at UCL due to financial constraints.
This is a one-off award covering the academic year September–September and is tenable at the UCL Institute for Global Health.
Eligible Programme
MSc Global Health and Development (Full-time)
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
Be an African national and a permanent resident of an African country at the time of application
Have applied for and received an unconditional offer to study the MSc in Global Health and Development at UCL (full-time)
Scholarship Benefits
The UCL African Graduate Scholarship provides:
Significant contribution toward tuition fees
Accommodation support
Partial coverage of living expenses
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
Interested and eligible candidates should:
1. Apply for admission to study the MSc in Global Health and Development (full-time) at UCL
2. Secure an unconditional offer of admission
3. Complete the scholarship application form
4. Submit the completed form via email to: igh.scholarships@ucl.ac.uk
Application Deadline:
🗓 Friday, May 29, 2026 (17:00 BST)
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