University College London Bartlett Promise Sub-Saharan Africa Master’s Scholarship 2024

Published: 29 Dec 2023 2,174 views

This scholarship is open to applicants who are nationals and residents of a Bartlett approved list of Sub-Saharan African countries who have admission to a Bartlett master’s course. 

The Bartlett Promise represents a long-term commitment to attract and support students from a broader range of backgrounds to study at The Bartlett, in order to tackle the lack of diversity in the built environment sector. The scholarships cover fees, living and study costs for scholars, as well as professional and personal support and careers advice for the duration of their programme. Now, in its second year, the scheme currently supports 21 UK undergraduates, 13 Master’s and 4 PhD students with help from our valued donors Jestico + Whiles, Derwent London and the Aziz Foundation.

University College London Masters Scholarship

Benefits of University College London Masters Scholarship

Full overseas tuition fees, an annual allowance of £16,008 to cover living and study expenses for the normal duration of the programme at UCL.

In addition:

• A flight to/from the UK,
• UK Study Visa costs, English language assessment costs, health test costs and the NHS Immigration Health Supplement charge.
• All Promise scholars will also receive on-going academic and career support during their study.

Requirements for University College London Masters Scholarship

The Bartlett Promise aims to enable students from backgrounds which are underrepresented in The Bartlett, to pursue postgraduate studies at The Bartlett, UCL’s Faculty of the Built Environment. For The Bartlett Promise Sub-Saharan African scholarship, candidates must:

• Be a national of one of The Bartlett’s approved list 2 of Sub Saharan African (SSA) countries and resident in an eligible SSA country
• Must not hold a British or dual British citizenship
• Have an offer of admission to a Bartlett Master’s course for study in 2024-25 which is either unconditional or conditional only on English language
• Be in financial need as assessed by UCL

In addition to these, candidates should ideally also meet at least one of the additional criteria:

• Be a forced migrant
• Be the first generation in the family to attend university at undergraduate level
• Be the first generation in family to attend university at postgraduate level

Selection Process

criteria

We will consider your educational, personal and financial circumstances. You will need to demonstrate these in your application. Assessment of applications will be made in relation to the eligibility criteria.

Selection: The selection panel will assess your application based on information provided on your scholarship application form and the information you provide in your dialogue with the Windsor Fellowship. The assessment of applications will be made in relation to the eligibility criteria.

Apply for a Bartlett Promise Sub-Saharan Africa Scholarship: 15 February to 3 April 2024

Application Deadline

How to Apply