UAL/ISH International Postgraduate Scholarship

The UAL/ISH International Postgraduate Scholarship is a program that provides comprehensive financial support to individuals hailing from developing nations. This scholarship is specifically designed for students who have been accepted into full-time taught Masters programs at any of the six Colleges under the University of the Arts London (UAL). These scholarships are available for students commencing their studies in the academic year 2024.

Host Institution(s):

The UAL/ISH International Postgraduate Scholarship is offered in collaboration with the University of the Arts London (UAL), a prestigious institution located in the United Kingdom.

Field(s) of study:

The scholarship is applicable to any full-time taught Master’s course, including Graduate Diploma, Master of Architecture (M ARCH), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Research (MRes), or Master of Science (MSc) qualifications, offered at one of UAL’s six Colleges, commencing in the academic year 2024.

Number of Scholarships:

The scholarship program offers up to four full scholarships to eligible students from developing countries.

Target group:

The scholarship program is aimed at students who are typically residents of low-income economy countries.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The UAL/ISH International Postgraduate Scholarship offers a substantial award of £50,000. This amount is designated to cover various expenses, including tuition fees, accommodation costs at one of UAL’s halls of residence, and potentially contributing towards living expenses during the duration of the master’s program.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the UAL/ISH International Postgraduate Scholarship, applicants must meet several criteria:

1. Hold an offer to study a full-time taught master’s course at one of UAL’s 6 Colleges starting in 2024. The eligible courses include those offering a Grad Dip, M ARCH, MA, MFA, MRes, or MSc qualification. Applicants who already possess a UK postgraduate taught qualification (or an equivalent level qualification obtained in the UK or abroad) are not eligible to apply.
2. Be ordinarily resident in one of the low-income economy countries specified in UAL’s list of qualifying countries, as detailed on the official website. Alternatively, applicants can be asylum seekers in the UK at the time of making their scholarship application.
3. Have an annual household income of £25,000 or less (or the equivalent exchange value in the currency of a qualifying country) at the point of scholarship application.
4. Provide a personal statement as part of the scholarship application, addressing specific questions:
   • Describe how receiving a Postgraduate Scholarship would make a difference to you.
   • Explain 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.
   • Explain how you would uphold the values of social justice and environmental stewardship.

Applicants must meet all these criteria to be considered for the scholarship.

Application instructions:

After receiving an offer for a qualifying course, applicants can access the scholarship application forms through the “my funding” page on their UAL Applicant portal. The deadline for submission is 5 July 2024 for entry in August 2024.

To apply for the scholarship, it is essential to hold an offer for an eligible course. Therefore, it is advisable to submit a course application as early as possible to ensure sufficient time to receive an offer and apply for the scholarship.

For detailed instructions on how to apply for the UAL/ISH International Postgraduate Scholarship and to download the application form, applicants should visit the official website provided.

Official Scholarship Website