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Scholarship in London for Undergraduate 2026:  £12,000, £32,197 — How to Apply & Win

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If you’re an international student aiming for an undergraduate scholarship in London, the trick is not trying to chase every award on the internet. It’s choosing a few London universities with scholarships that are clearly meant for overseas students, then applying early and cleanly.

Below are four London options I’d genuinely shortlist if I were applying again, with what the scholarship covers, who it’s for, and how to apply without turning your life into a spreadsheet.

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1) UCL (University College London): UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship

This one feels like the scholarship equivalent of a calm, serious person: it’s built around financial need, and it’s very clear about who it’s for.

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What it covers (2026/27):

  • Up to 33 awards
  • Includes awards covering full tuition fees, and some that also include a maintenance allowance (plus a fixed allowance for extra costs like visa-related expenses, with exact amounts confirmed later). 

Who it’s for:

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  • International (overseas fee status)
  • From a low-income background
  • You must have submitted an undergraduate admission application for 2026/27. 

Deadline (for this cycle):

  • 27 April 2026 (5pm BST) 

How to apply (simple):

  1. Apply for your UCL undergraduate course (do this early).
  2. Make sure UCL confirms your fee status (overseas). 
  3. Submit the scholarship application form before the deadline.
  4. If shortlisted, be ready to provide financial evidence. 

What makes an application stronger (without overthinking it):

  • Clear, honest money story (income, responsibilities, why funding changes your access).
  • A grounded academic plan (what you’ll study, why UCL, what you’ll do with it).

2) SOAS University of London: Undergraduate International Academic Excellence Scholarship

£5,000–£13,000 | International students | Application required

SOAS has a very specific vibe: global, focused, and proudly niche in the best way. This scholarship leans into academic excellence and makes the target clear.

What it covers:

  • £5,000 fee waiver
  • 10 awards (for September 2026 starters). 

Requirements (straightforward):

  • Applied for an undergraduate degree starting September 2026
  • Overseas fee-paying
  • Achieved or predicted to achieve AAB (or international equivalent)
  • You need to have an offer by 31 May 2026 for the panel to award it. 

Deadline:

  • 31 May 2026 

How to apply (simple):

  1. Apply to SOAS for your undergraduate course.
  2. Get your offer (don’t wait until the last minute).
  3. Apply via the scholarship application form linked on the scholarship page. 
  4. Keep a copy of what you submit.

A quick note that saves stress:

SOAS notes you can apply for multiple scholarships/discounts, but you typically can’t stack them, so you choose the best one if you win more than one. 

3) University of Westminster: International Undergraduate Excellence Award (September 2026)

This is the kind of award that quietly helps a lot because it’s simple: a clean tuition discount for your first year if you’re academically strong.

What it covers:

  • £2,500 toward first-year tuition (paid to the university)
  • First-year only (you pay full fees in later years). 

Who can apply:

  • Overseas fee status
  • Hold an offer for a full-time Bachelor’s course starting September 2026 

Common disqualifiers (watch these):

  • Integrated foundation year programmes
  • Some study-abroad/summer-school categories
  • If you’re receiving external sponsorship (with some exceptions like certain loan schemes)
  • If you’re already eligible for another fee discount (like specific partner/EU awards). 

Deadline:

  • 15 June 2026 (5pm) 

How to apply (simple):

  1. Apply for your Westminster course and secure an offer.
  2. Complete the “Apply now” form linked on the scholarship page.
  3. In your responses, show two things: strong grades + genuine interest in the subject. 

4) City St George’s, University of London : President’s International Scholarship (September 2026 start)

This one is interesting because it’s generous, but it’s also structured and time-sensitive.

What it covers:

  • 50% fee discount for your first year
  • Up to 30 scholarships for students starting in 2026. 

Key eligibility points:

  • International (overseas fees), self-funded (family support counts as self-funded)
  • Not typically for applicants sponsored by a government/organisation
  • Must be starting in Year 1 in September 2026
  • Course must be based at Clerkenwell campus (Tooting campus courses are not eligible). 

How the application works (important):

  • It’s invitation-based: applicants who submitted their UCAS application by the Equal Consideration Date (14 January 2026) are contacted by email with a link and timeline. 
  • You must apply by 4 June 2026 (as stated on the scholarship page). 

How to apply (simple):

  1. Apply through UCAS on time (seriously, don’t miss the date).
  2. Watch your email for the invitation and link.
  3. Submit the scholarship application by the stated deadline.
  4. Make City St George’s your Firm choice through UCAS by the UCAS response deadline. 

Scholarship in London for Undergraduate: What you should prepare once (and reuse)

To keep this easy and clean, build one folder with:

  • Your transcript/results (and predicted grades if relevant)
  • Passport bio page
  • English test proof if your course requires it
  • A short CV (one page is fine)
  • A 400–700 word personal statement you can adapt:
    • Why this course
    • Why this university in London
    • Why you need funding (if it’s a need-based scholarship)
    • What you’ll contribute (societies, volunteering, research interests, community)

Scholarship in London for Undergraduate Application links (official pages)

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