UCL Bartlett Promise Sub-Saharan Africa Master's Scholarship 2027 – Fully Funded

The University College London (UCL) Bartlett Promise Sub-Saharan Africa Master's Scholarship 2027 offers talented African students an opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom with comprehensive financial support.

The scholarship provides full overseas tuition fees, an annual living stipend of £18,348 and additional financial assistance covering eligible travel, visa and healthcare-related expenses.

For the 2027–2028 academic year, UCL is offering up to three Bartlett Promise Sub-Saharan Africa Master's Scholarships, alongside an additional award under the Bartlett Promise Prescot Scholarship.

The programme particularly encourages applications from students who have experienced forced displacement, those from disadvantaged backgrounds and first-generation university students.

What Does the Scholarship Cover?

Successful applicants receive:

  • Full overseas tuition fees for the normal duration of their eligible Master's programme.

  • An annual living and study allowance of £18,348.

  • One return flight between their country of domicile in Sub-Saharan Africa and London.

  • UK Student visa application fees.

  • Required English-language assessment fees.

  • Eligible visa-related health-check expenses.

  • The Immigration Health Surcharge.

  • Mentoring, personal support and career guidance during their studies.

The scholarship is designed to remove significant financial barriers that prevent talented African students from accessing postgraduate education.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Be a national of an eligible Sub-Saharan African country.

  • Be resident in an eligible Sub-Saharan African country.

  • Not hold British or dual British citizenship.

  • Have not completed undergraduate or postgraduate studies outside Sub-Saharan Africa.

  • Have an admission offer for an eligible UCL Bartlett Master's programme for the 2027–2028 academic year.

  • Have an assessed household income below £42,875.

  • Meet all the admission conditions attached to their UCL offer.

Eligible countries include:

  • Democratic Republic of Congo

  • Uganda

  • Kenya

  • Rwanda

  • Burundi

  • Tanzania

  • Nigeria

  • Ghana

  • Ethiopia

  • South Sudan

  • Somalia

  • South Africa

  • Zambia

  • Zimbabwe

  • Malawi

  • Mozambique

  • Senegal

  • Sierra Leone

  • Other eligible Sub-Saharan African countries listed by UCL.

UCL particularly encourages applications from forced migrants and students who are the first in their families to attend university.

Important: Nationality and residence are separate eligibility requirements. Being a citizen of an eligible country does not automatically establish eligibility if the applicant lives outside the eligible region.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official UCL website and explore the eligible Master's programmes offered by The Bartlett.

  2. Select a suitable Master's programme for September 2027 entry.

  3. Submit your postgraduate admission application to UCL.

  4. Apply for the Bartlett Promise Scholarship once the scholarship application window opens.

  5. Provide information about your educational, personal and financial circumstances.

  6. Submit your UCL admission offer letter to the Bartlett Promise team by 31 March 2027.

  7. Complete all scholarship application requirements before the deadline.

Applicants do not necessarily need to have accepted their UCL admission offer, but they must have received an eligible offer by the scholarship deadline.

Important Information

  • Scholarship provider: University College London.

  • Academic year: 2027–2028.

  • Study destination: United Kingdom.

  • Study level: Postgraduate taught Master's.

  • Available awards: Up to three main Bartlett Promise awards, plus one additional Prescot award.

  • Annual stipend: £18,348.

  • Tuition coverage: Full overseas tuition fees.

  • Scholarship applications open: 15 February 2027.

  • Application deadline: 31 March 2027 at 23:45 BST.

  • Successful applicants are expected to be notified in May 2027.

  • Applicants must meet the nationality, residence, income and educational requirements.

Official scholarship page:

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/study/scholarships-and-funding/bartlett-promise-scholarship/bartlett-promise-sub-saharan-africa-masters-scholarship

UCL postgraduate admissions:

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate

Source: University College London – The Bartlett Promise.

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OPPORTUNITY 2: EMILDAI Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Scholarships 2027–2029

Full and partial scholarships Deadline: 17 January 2027

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EMILDAI Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Scholarships 2027–2029 – Fully and Partially Funded

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Apply for the EMILDAI 2027–2029 international Master's programme, offering full and partial scholarships to outstanding students interested in digital innovation, artificial intelligence and related fields.

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Scholarships

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Fully Funded / Partially Funded

Deadline

17 January 2027

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EMILDAI Consortium

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Worldwide

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International applicants with an eligible undergraduate qualification and the required language proficiency for their selected study track.

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https://emildai.eu/admissions/how-to-apply/

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EMILDAI Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Scholarships 2027–2029 – Fully and Partially Funded

The EMILDAI Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's programme is offering international students an opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in digital innovation and artificial intelligence through its 2027–2029 intake.

The programme welcomes talented applicants from different countries and academic backgrounds who wish to develop advanced knowledge and professional skills in emerging digital technologies.

For the 2027–2029 academic edition, the programme will select 25 students and provide full and partial scholarship opportunities to eligible candidates.

The first application round opens on 16 November 2026 and closes on 17 January 2027.

What Does the Scholarship Offer?

The EMILDAI programme provides:

  • Full scholarship opportunities for selected students.

  • Partial scholarship opportunities.

  • Access to an international Master's learning environment.

  • Advanced academic training in digital innovation and artificial intelligence.

  • Opportunities to study within the programme's European university partnership.

  • Exposure to international academic and professional networks.

The exact financial value and coverage of individual scholarships depend on the award offered. Applicants should consult the official funding information before making financial arrangements.

Who Can Apply?

The programme welcomes international applicants who satisfy its academic and admission requirements.

Applicants should:

  • Hold an eligible undergraduate degree.

  • Meet the academic requirements for their selected programme.

  • Demonstrate the required English-language proficiency.

  • Meet additional language requirements where applicable to their selected study track.

  • Submit the required academic documents.

  • Complete the application within the published admission period.

Applicants from African countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo, can explore the programme provided they meet the admission requirements.

Some study tracks have specific academic and language requirements, so applicants should carefully examine the programme details before applying.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official EMILDAI admissions website.

  2. Read the admission requirements and available study tracks.

  3. Prepare your academic transcripts and undergraduate degree documents.

  4. Prepare evidence of the required language proficiency.

  5. Complete the online application through the official admissions portal.

  6. Submit your application before 17 January 2027.

  7. Indicate your interest in scholarship opportunities through the first-round application process.

Applicants submitting during the first round will automatically be considered for the available scholarship opportunities.

Important Information

  • Programme: EMILDAI Joint Master's.

  • Academic intake: 2027–2029.

  • Study level: Master's.

  • Target applicants: International students.

  • Available scholarships: Full and partial.

  • Number of selected students: 25.

  • Application opening date: 16 November 2026.

  • Application deadline: 17 January 2027.

  • Academic review: February 2027.

  • Results: March 2027.

  • Programme launch: September 2027.

The second application round is scheduled to reopen on 21 March 2027 and close on 28 May 2027, subject to available places. However, this later round is for self-funded applicants and does not provide the same scholarship consideration as the first round.

Official application information:

https://emildai.eu/admissions/how-to-apply/

Official EMILDAI website:

https://emildai.eu/

Source: EMILDAI Consortium.