University College London (UCL) African Graduate Scholarship 2025–2026 | How to Apply
The UCL African Graduate Scholarship 2025-2026 is once again offering African students a scholarship for the 2025–2026 academic year. This opportunity is aimed at African students with strong academic and professional backgrounds who need financial support to study at UCL. The scholarship supports full-time study in the MSc Global Health and Development programme at the UCL Institute for Global Health. The scholarship is co-funded by the CP Charitable Trust and International Student House, and is available for those accepted into UCL’s MSc Global Health and Development programme for the 2025–2026 academic year.
This post covers everything you need to know about the scholarship — who is eligible, what the benefits are, and how to apply successfully.
University College London (UCL) African Graduate Scholarship 2025–2026 Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Host University: UCL Institute for Global Health
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: Tuition support | Living Costs | Accommodation
- Deadline: May 30, 2025
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University College London (UCL) African Graduate Scholarship 2025–2026 Details
This is a one-time scholarship that covers the full academic year (September to September). It supports full-time study in the MSc in Global Health and Development at the UCL Institute for Global Health. UCL is one of the world’s top universities, located in the heart of London, and is known for its commitment to excellence, diversity, and global impact.
The scholarship aims to remove financial barriers for outstanding students from Africa who want to use their education to drive change in their communities and countries.
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Eligibility Requirements for the University College London (UCL) African Graduate Scholarship 2025–2026
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a national of an African country and a permanent resident of an African country at the time of application.
- Have applied to and received an unconditional offer to study full-time in the MSc Global Health and Development programme at UCL.
- Be able to prove financial need and demonstrate that they would not be able to study at UCL without this support.
- Show evidence of additional funding to cover travel costs to and from the UK.
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University College London (UCL) African Graduate Scholarship 2025–2026 Benefits
If selected, you will receive:
- Full or significant funding towards UCL tuition fees
- Accommodation support at the International Student House
- Allowance for living expenses
Please note: The scholarship does not cover travel costs, so applicants must show that they have secured separate funding for travel.
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Required Documents for the University College London (UCL) African Graduate Scholarship 2025–2026
- Completed African Graduate Scholarship Application Form
- Proof of unconditional offer from UCL for the MSc Global Health and Development programme
- Documentation showing permanent residence in an African country
- Evidence of travel funding secured from other sources
- An updated curriculum vitae (CV)
- Two references (one academic and one from your employer)
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How to Apply for the University College London (UCL) African Graduate Scholarship 2025–2026 (Step-by-Step)
- Apply to UCL for the MSc in Global Health and Development programme and receive an unconditional offer.
- Download and complete the African Graduate Scholarship application form.
- Submit the completed application form and all supporting documents via email to:
[email protected] - Make sure all parts of the application are complete and submitted before the deadline.
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Deadline
The deadline to apply for the African Graduate Scholarship is Friday, 30 May 2025, at 17:00 BST
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