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UCL India Excellence Scholarship: Empowering Indian Students for Global Education

Table of Content

  1. Overview of UCL India Excellence Scholarship
  2. Scholarship Benefits
  3. Eligibility Criteria
  4. Scholarship Value & Duration
  5. Selection Criteria
  6. Application Process and Important Dates

The UCL India Excellence Scholarship is a distinguished initiative by University College London (UCL), aimed at supporting academically exceptional Indian students pursuing postgraduate studies. This scholarship not only provides financial aid but also recognizes students with outstanding academic potential and achievements.

About the UCL India Excellence Scholarship

UCL is dedicated to fostering diversity and attracting talented students from India into its globally recognized academic community. This scholarship serves as a bridge for high-achieving Indian students who have secured admission to a UCL postgraduate programme.

Scholarship Benefits

The UCL India Excellence Scholarship offers multiple advantages, including:

  • Financial Assistance: A bursary of £5,000 for one academic year.

  • Academic Recognition: Awarded based on academic performance, GPA, and the NIRF ranking of the applicant’s previous institution.

  • Global Learning Exposure: Scholars benefit from UCL’s world-class faculty, research facilities, and curriculum.

  • Networking Opportunities: Students can connect with a diverse academic community and build professional networks.

  • Funding Compatibility: The scholarship can be held alongside other financial aid, though adjustments may apply based on total funding received.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the UCL India Excellence Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be permanently domiciled in India.

  • Be liable to pay the Overseas fee rate.

  • Hold or be completing a bachelor’s degree from an institution ranked in the Top 100 of India’s National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).

  • Achieve a GPA equivalent to a UK first-class degree.

  • Have submitted a complete admission application (including references) for a full-time Master’s degree at UCL for the 2025/26 academic year by 5pm BST, Thursday 27 February 2025.

  • Be enrolling in-person at UCL (distance-learning programmes are not eligible).

Scholarship Value & Duration

  • Number of Awards: Up to 33 scholarships will be granted for the 2025/26 academic year.

  • Scholarship Amount: Each recipient will receive £5,000.

  • Duration: The scholarship is valid for one year unless the Master’s programme is two years long, in which case the amount is split equally across both years.

  • Payment Structure: Funds are first applied towards tuition fees, with any remainder disbursed in three equal instalments for maintenance throughout the year.

Selection Criteria

The UCL India Excellence Scholarship is awarded based on academic merit. The selection process includes:

  • Shortlisting applicants based on their bachelor’s degree GPA and the NIRF ranking of their institution.

  • Consideration only for candidates who have received a conditional or unconditional offer for a postgraduate taught programme at UCL.

  • Final selection by a panel of UCL faculty members.

Application Process

Step 1: Apply for Admission to UCL

  • Interested candidates must first apply for an eligible postgraduate programme at UCL.

  • A complete application, including references, must be submitted by 5pm BST, Thursday 27 February 2025.

Step 2: Automatic Consideration for the Scholarship

  • No separate scholarship application is required.

  • All eligible applicants are automatically considered based on their admission application.

  • Shortlisting is based on academic excellence and institutional ranking.

Important Dates

  • Application Deadline for Admission: 5pm BST, Thursday 27 February 2025.

  • Selection & Review Process: March-April 2025.

  • Scholarship Results Announcement: April-June 2025.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply

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