The Bowman Scholarship at University College London 2026

This prestigious scholarship is designed to support each year two UK-based students from forced migration backgrounds who are in financial need and do not have the academic qualifications to enter a UCL undergraduate degree directly.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 1, 2026
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity College London
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyUniversity College London
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Full UPC tuition fee, campus pack, UCAS and Sanctuary Scholarships application support

Requirements

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

• be a forced migrant as defined by UCL
• be living or able to live in the Greater London area and to support yourself for your accommodation and essential living costs for the duration of the academic year (September 2026 – July 2027)
• be in financial need as assessed by UCL (i.e. with a household income below £42,875)
• not have qualifications to apply directly to undergraduate degrees at UCL (e.g. A-levels)
• not have completed undergraduate study in any other country
• have selected a UCL undergraduate degree to apply to excluding Fine Art BA/BFA, Engineering and Architectural Design MEng and Medicine MBBS.

Selection Process

Selection is based on present educational, personal and financial circumstances, as well as past academic background and potential

Application opening date: 1 February 2026

Application closing date: 1 May 2026

Entrance tests, English assessment (if required) and interview: 11–29 May 2026

Result: by 26 June 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To apply, visit UCL Scholarship webpage