If you’ve long dreamt of studying at the epicenter of the global art scene, then the prestigious UAL International Postgraduate Scholarship 2024-25 offered by the University of the Arts London (UAL) could be the key to unlocking your full potential. UAL, a world-renowned federation of six prestigious colleges specializing in art, design, fashion, communication, and performing arts, offers this scholarship program specifically to cultivate the next generation of creative leaders. Imagine yourself immersed in a dynamic and inspiring environment, surrounded by like-minded peers and guided by industry experts. The UAL International Postgraduate Scholarship empowers you to translate your creative vision into reality and become a leading voice in the ever-evolving world of art and design.More details about the Scholarship are given below.
Program Summary
- Level of Study: Master’s degree
- Institutions: UAL Colleges (Central Saint Martins, Chelsea, LCC, LCF, Wimbledon, Ruskin)
- Study in: London, United Kingdom
- Application Deadline: 5th July 2024
Scholarship Overview
The UAL International Postgraduate Scholarship provides financial support to exceptional international students seeking to enroll in a full-time, part-time, or online taught Master’s course at any of UAL’s six colleges:
- Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
- Chelsea College of Arts
- London College of Communication
- London College of Fashion
- Wimbledon College of Art
- Ruskin School of Art, Oxford
The scholarship offers two funding options:
- £7,000 Tuition Fee Waiver: This scholarship applies to a wide range of Master’s programs across UAL’s colleges.
- £14,000 Tuition Fee Waiver: This scholarship is specifically available to students from Africa and Latin America, supporting their postgraduate studies in London.
Benefits
- Financial support to cover a portion of your tuition fees
- Opportunity to study at a world-leading art and design university
- Immerse yourself in London’s dynamic creative scene
- Develop your skills and knowledge under the guidance of renowned faculty
- Network with a global community of artists and designers
Qualifying countries
| Afghanistan | Ghana | Pakistan |
| Albania | Grenada | Palau |
| Algeria | Guatemala | Palestine, State of |
| Angola | Guinea | Panama |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Guinea-Bissau | Papua New Guinea |
| Argentina | Guyana | Paraguay |
| Armenia | Haiti | Peru |
| Australia | Honduras | Philippines |
| Azerbaijan | India | Qatar |
| Bahamas | Indonesia | Russia |
| Bahrain | Iran | Rwanda |
| Bangladesh | Iraq | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Barbados | Israel | Saint Lucia |
| Belarus | Jamaica | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Belize | Jordan | Samoa |
| Benin | Kazakhstan | Sao Tome and Principe |
| Bhutan | Kenya | Saudi Arabia |
| Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | Kiribati | Senegal |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Kuwait | Serbia |
| Botswana | Korea (Republic of) | Seychelles |
| Brazil | Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of) | Sierra Leone |
| Brunei | Kyrgyzstan | Singapore |
| Burkina Faso | Lao People’s Democratic Republic | Solomon Islands |
| Burundi | Lebanon | Somalia |
| Cabo Verde | Lesotho | South Africa |
| Cambodia | Liberia | South Sudan |
| Cameroon | Libya | Sri Lanka |
| Central African Republic | Madagascar | Sudan |
| Chad | Malawi | Suriname |
| Chile | Malaysia | Syrian Arab Republic |
| Colombia | Maldives | Tajikistan |
| Comoros | Mali | Tanzania (United Republic of) |
| Congo | Mauritania | Thailand |
| Congo (Democratic Republic of the) | Mauritius | Timor-Leste |
| Costa Rica | Mexico | Togo |
| Côte d’Ivoire | Micronesia | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Cuba | Moldova (Republic of) | Tunisia |
| Djibouti | Mongolia | Turkey |
| Dominica | Montenegro | Turkmenistan |
| Dominican Republic | Morocco | Tuvalu |
| Ecuador | Mozambique | Uganda |
| Egypt | Myanmar | Ukraine |
| El Salvador | Namibia | United Arab Emirates |
| Equatorial Guinea | Nauru | Uruguay |
| Eritrea | Nepal | Uzbekistan |
| Eswatini (Kingdom of) | New Zealand | Vanuatu |
| Ethiopia | Nicaragua | Venezuela |
| Fiji | Niger | Viet Nam |
| Gabon | Nigeria | Yemen |
| Gambia | North Macedonia | Zambia |
| Georgia | Oman | Zimbabwe |
Eligibility
Criteria 1: You must hold an offer to study a full-time taught master’s course at one of UAL’s Colleges and Institutes starting in 2024/25.
- Your course must offer either a Grad Dip, M ARCH, MA, MFA, MBA, MRes or MSc qualification.
- Your course must be delivered full-time in person in London. Online and low residency courses are not eligible.
- You are not eligible to apply if you already hold a UK postgraduate taught qualification (or one at an equivalent level) from studies undertaken in the UK or abroad.
Criteria 2: You need to be ordinarily resident in one of the low income economy countries detailed in our list of qualifying countries (see below). The list excludes the following developed countries: Canada, China, Japan, UK, USA, and the European Union/EEA member states. If your country is not on the list you may be eligible for other funding options, including the UAL International Postgraduate £7,000 Scholarship.
- Evidence such as a copy of your immigration documents, ID card or formal proof of your address must be included as part of your application.
Or
- You are an asylum seeker in the UK at the point at which you make your scholarship application. If you need help with accessing this application, please contact Student Funding.
Criteria 3: Your annual household income must be £25,000 or less (or the equivalent exchange value in a qualifying country’s currency) at the point of application. For an up-to-date currency conversion, visit Oanda Trade Currency Exchange.
Criteria 4: You must provide a personal statement as part of your scholarship application which responds to the following questions (maximum 350 words per question):
- Describe how receiving a postgraduate scholarship would make a difference to you.
- Tell us how you intend to use the qualification you will be gaining to support your future plans.
- Describe how you would address challenges in your home country.
- Tell us how you would uphold the values of social justice and environmental stewardship.
Criteria 5: Supporting evidence
Required Documents
- Completed scholarship application form
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- A portfolio of your creative work (if applicable)
- A letter of motivation outlining your academic goals and career aspirations
- Proof of English language proficiency (if required)
Application Process for the UAL International Postgraduate Scholarship 2024-25?
Once you’ve received an offer to study at UAL, the ‘my finance and funding’ tab on your applicant portal will be updated from February onwards to include application forms for scholarships you may be eligible for. If you submit a scholarship application, they will email you by the following dates to let you know if you have been successful:
If your application is successful you will be sent an award letter via email and if you want to accept the scholarship you will be required to accept on your UAL Portal.Your tuition fees and accommodation costs will be raised directly to your fees and accommodation account. Any course and living costs will be paid directly to your bank account on a termly basis.
| Course Start Date | Application Deadline | Decision |
| September/October 2024 | Friday 5 July 2024 | Mid August 2024 |