Are you ready to take your creative talents to the global stage? The University of the Arts London (UAL) is offering a transformative opportunity with the International Postgraduate Scholarships. This prestigious award covers not just your tuition, but also your accommodation, and it may even help with living expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
Here’s what you need to qualify:
- You must have an offer to study a full-time taught Master’s course (like a Grad Dip, M ARCH, MA, MFA, MBA, MRes, or MSc) at UAL for the academic year 2024/25.
- You need to be living in one of the specified low-income countries, which excludes wealthier nations such as Canada, China, Japan, the UK, the USA, and European Union/EEA member states. You can find the full list of eligible countries here.
- Your annual household income should be £25,000 or less.
- You shouldn’t already have a UK postgraduate taught qualification or equivalent from any other country.
- If you are an asylum seeker in the UK, you can also apply for this scholarship.
Benefits of Scholarship
The UAL International Postgraduate £50,000 Scholarship offers comprehensive benefits including full coverage of tuition fees, provided accommodation, and potential contributions towards living expenses. This opportunity not only alleviates financial burdens but also enhances educational experiences at a premier institution, fostering global networking and significantly boosting career prospects in the creative industries.
How to Apply
Once you’ve secured an offer from UAL, you can access scholarship application forms via the ‘my finance and funding’ tab on your applicant portal. The application requires you to submit:
- Evidence of residency or asylum seeker status.
- A personal statement answering four questions on how the scholarship will impact you, your future plans, addressing challenges in your home country, and your commitment to social justice (350 words per question maximum).
- Proof of your household income.
Application Deadline
Make sure to submit your application by the 5th of July, 2024. You’ll be notified of the decision by mid-August 2024. The UAL selection panel will evaluate applications based on the provided evidence. Remember, it’s crucial to meet the deadline, as late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Accepting the Scholarship
If you are awarded the scholarship, you will receive an email with an award letter. To accept, follow the instructions provided in your UAL Portal. Your tuition and accommodation fees will be automatically charged to your respective accounts, and any additional funds for living costs will be transferred to your bank account each term.
