University College London (UCL) Bartlett Promise Scholarship
Eligible Degree
- Master’s degree in the Bartlett, UCL’s Faculty of the Built Environment
Overview
- Purpose: To support students from Sub-Saharan Africa who face financial and other barriers to accessing postgraduate education.
- Host: University College London (UCL).
- Coverage: Full tuition, living expenses, airfare, and additional costs.
Scholarship Benefits
The UCL Bartlett Promise Scholarship offers:
- Financial Support:
- Full overseas tuition fees.
- Annual living allowance of £16,008.
- Additional financial aid for:
- Flight to and from the UK.
- UK study visa costs.
- English language assessment costs.
- Health test costs.
- NHS Immigration Health Supplement charge.
- Fee Waivers:
- 100 Master’s application fee waivers worth £90 each (first-come, first-served).
- Support Services:
- Ongoing academic and career support during studies.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a national and resident of an approved Sub-Saharan African country.
- Not hold British or dual British citizenship.
- Not have previously received funding for a master’s or equivalent qualification outside Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Have a conditional or unconditional offer for a Bartlett Master’s course by March 28, 2025.
- Be in financial need, as assessed by UCL.
Duration
The scholarship covers the normal duration of the chosen master’s program at UCL.
Application Timeline
- Master’s Applications Open: October 17, 2024.
- Scholarship Applications Open: February 14, 2025.
- Scholarship Deadline: March 28, 2025, at 23:45 BST.
- Scholarship Results: Within six weeks of application completion (depending on volume).
Application Process
- Apply for admission to a Bartlett Master’s course.
- Once you have an offer, apply for The Bartlett Promise Scholarship via the provided application form (available from February 14, 2025).
- Submit all required documents, including academic transcripts and references, by March 28, 2025.
- UCL assesses applications in collaboration with the Windsor Fellowship.
Additional Information
- It may take 3-4 months to receive a response due to high application volumes.
- Early application is highly recommended for both the Master’s course and the scholarship.
Deadline: March 28, 2025.
For more information, visit the official Bartlett Promise Scholarship webpage.