Fully Funded UCL African Graduate Scholarship 2026 in the UK

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The University College London (UCL) African Graduate Scholarship is a prestigious, fully funded opportunity for outstanding African students seeking to pursue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom.

This scholarship is designed to remove financial barriers for talented students by covering tuition fees, accommodation, and part of living expenses, allowing recipients to study at one of the world’s top-ranked universities.

Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
• Institution: University College London (UCL)
• Level: Postgraduate (Master’s Degree)
• Programme: MSc Global Health and Development (Full-time)
• Eligible Countries: African countries
• Funding Type: Fully Funded
• Benefits: Tuition fees, accommodation, and living cost support
• IELTS Requirement: Not required
• Deadline: May 29, 2026

About the UCL African Graduate Scholarship

The UCL African Graduate Scholarship is jointly funded by the CP Charitable Trust and International Student House. It is targeted at academically strong African nationals who demonstrate clear financial need and would otherwise be unable to study at UCL.

The award is a one-time scholarship for the 2025/2026 academic session and is specifically available for students admitted into the MSc in Global Health and Development at the UCL Institute for Global Health.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a citizen of an African country
• Be permanently resident in Africa at the time of application
• Have received an unconditional offer to study the MSc Global Health and Development (full-time) at UCL

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• Full payment of UCL tuition fees
• Accommodation support
• Partial funding for living expenses

How to Apply for the UCL African Graduate Scholarship

Follow these steps carefully:

1. Apply for admission to the MSc Global Health and Development (Full-time) at UCL
2. Secure an unconditional offer of admission
3. Complete the UCL African Graduate Scholarship application form
4. Submit your application via email to:
   [email protected]

⏰ Application Deadline:
Friday, May 29, 2026 (5:00 PM BST)

Why This Scholarship Matters

• Study at a world-class university
• No IELTS requirement
• Fully funded postgraduate education in the UK
• Ideal for African students pursuing careers in global health, policy, and development