University College London UCL African Graduate Scholarship 2027: Fully Funded Opportunity

Published: November 11, 2026;Updated: November 11, 2026;5 min read;By Scholars World

The University College London African Graduate Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for Africans seeking to pursue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom (UK).

The UCL African Graduate Scholarship offers a substantial fully funded package that includes UCL tuition fees, accommodation, and some living costs.

Offered through UCL’s Institute for Global Health and co-funded by the CP Charitable Trust and International Student House, the scholarship supports outstanding African applicants who need financial assistance to study in the UK.

The scholarship is specifically for students from the African continent who are admitted to the MSc Global Health and Development programme at University College London (UCL).

Applications for the competition are open from now until May 28, 2027. In this post, we will provide you with the details, the requirements, and the application procedure on how to submit your application successfully.

UCL African Graduate Scholarship 2027 Abstract & Quick Facts

Scholarship Host: University College London (UCL)
Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
Category: Masters Scholarships
Benefits: Full Scholarship • Living Stipend, Accommodation
Eligibility: Students from 50+ African Countries
Deadline: May 28, 2027

About the University College London African Graduate Scholarship

The University College London (UCL) is pleased to announce that, this year again, it is able to offer the African Graduate Scholarship for 2027-28 applicants, co-funded by CP Charitable Trust International Student House.

The University College London African Graduate Scholarship exists to support African nationals with a high-quality academic and professional background who would not be able to study at UCL without financial assistance.

The UCL African Graduate Scholarship is a one-off award for the academic year September-September to study at the UCL Institute for Global Health on the MSc in Global Health and Development programme.

2027 UCL African Graduate Scholarship Rewards

The scholarship provides substantial financial support towards the cost of studying and living in London.

The UCL African Graduate Scholarship is worth £40,670 per award for the 2026–2027 cycle. This covers;

Tuition fee support: A contribution towards the tuition fees for the MSc Global Health and Development programme.
Accommodation support: Financial support towards accommodation in London, associated with International Student House.
Living expenses: Additional assistance towards some day-to-day living costs during the academic year.

University College London African Graduate Scholarship 2027 Requirements

To be considered for the 2026 Fisayo Soyombo Inter-Varsity Essay Competition 2026, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

Be a citizen of an African country.
Be permanently resident in an African country at the time of application.
Have applied for and received an unconditional offer of admission to UCL.
Have an offer for the full-time MSc Global Health and Development programme.
Demonstrate a strong academic and professional background.
Demonstrate financial need and explain why they would be unable to study at UCL without the scholarship.
Provide evidence of having secured other funding to cover travel to and from the United Kingdom.

2027 UCL African Graduate Scholarship Eligible Course

The African Graduate Scholarship is restricted to:

MSc Global Health and Development

This is a full-time postgraduate programme offered by UCL’s Institute for Global Health.

The scholarship should not be confused with the Bartlett Promise Sub-Saharan Africa Master’s Scholarship, which supports eligible students studying different master’s programmes within UCL’s Bartlett Faculty.

University College London African Graduate Scholarship Required Documents

Based on the previous application requirements, prospective applicants should begin preparing:

Academic certificates and university transcripts.
An updated curriculum vitae (CV).
Evidence of academic and professional experience.
An unconditional UCL admission offer for the eligible master’s programme.
Evidence of financial circumstances and need.
Evidence of funding available for return travel to the UK.
Any completed scholarship application form and supporting documents requested by UCL.

How To Apply for 2027 University College London UCL African Graduate Scholarship

The step-by-step guide to apply for the 2027 University College London African Graduate Scholarship is as follows;

Confirm your eligibility. Ensure that you read the details on this webpage and that you meet the scholarship requirements.
Visit UCL's official website and apply for the full-time MSc Global Health and Development programme (Click the button below).
Secure an unconditional admission offer for the eligible programme.
Obtain the African Graduate Scholarship application form, fill out the form, and attach all required documentation.
Submit your application to the Institute for Global Health by email at: [email protected] by 28 May 2027 at 5:00 pm British Summer Time (BST).
UCL's Institute for Global Health reviews applications and selects successful candidates based on the published selection criteria.

Application Deadline: May 28, 2027

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