Published: 18 Jun 2025 69 views
The University of the Arts London (UAL) is offering a prestigious £25,000 means-tested scholarship for international students pursuing a full-time or part-time taught master’s degree in the 2025/26 academic year. Aimed at individuals from selected countries, this scholarship provides significant financial support in the form of a tuition fee waiver, helping talented students overcome financial barriers and access world-class creative education at one of UAL’s Colleges or Institutes. With only five awards available, this scholarship is highly competitive and recognizes both financial need and a strong personal commitment to social impact and environmental responsibility.
A tuition fee waiver of £25,000, applied directly to your tuition fees.
If your tuition fee is less than £25,000, the remaining balance (surplus) may be applied toward your second year fees if you're on a multi-year course.
You must hold an offer to study a full-time or part-time taught master's course at one of UAL’s Colleges or Institutes starting in 2025/26.
Eligible qualifications include Grad Dip, M ARCH, MA, MFA, MBA, MRes, or MSc.
Courses run by UAL Online are not eligible.
You must not already hold a postgraduate taught qualification from a UK university (studied in the UK, online, or at a UK university branch abroad).
You must be currently domiciled in one of the following countries: Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Thailand, Turkey, or South Africa.
Proof of residence (e.g., utility bill or official document) must be provided.
Your annual household income must be £55,000 or less (or local currency equivalent).
You must provide proof of income.
You must submit a personal statement answering the following (maximum 350 words per question):
How the scholarship would impact you
How you plan to use the qualification
How it will help you address social or environmental challenges in your home country
Other sources of funding you have or applied for
Supporting documents (proof of income and address, personal statement) are required.
Receive an Offer
First, you must apply and be offered a place on an eligible full-time or part-time taught master's course at one of UAL’s Colleges or Institutes for the 2025/26 academic year.
Note: UAL Online courses are not eligible.
Check Your Applicant Portal
From mid-January 2025, the ‘My Finance and Funding’ tab in your UAL applicant portal will be updated to include the scholarship application forms you may be eligible for.
Complete the Application Form
Fill out the UAL International Postgraduate £25,000 Scholarship application form available through your portal.
Prepare Your Supporting Documents
You will need to provide:
Proof of address showing you're domiciled in one of the eligible countries.
Evidence of your household income (must be £55,000 or less).
A personal statement answering all four of the following questions (max 350 words each):
How would receiving this scholarship make a difference to you?
How will you use this qualification to support your future plans?
How will you use it to address challenges in your home country, supporting social justice and environmental stewardship?
What other sources of funding have you applied for or secured?
Submit Before the Deadline
Application deadline: Sunday, 22 June 2025 (11:59 PM UK time).
Decisions will be announced by: 31 July 2025 via email.
Accept the Scholarship
If selected, you will receive an award letter by email and will need to accept the scholarship through your UAL portal.
For more details, visit UAL Scholarship webpage.
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