UCL GLOBAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: 5pm BST, Monday 27 April 2026

LOCATION: England

The UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship aims to enable and encourage international students from low-income backgrounds to pursue full-time undergraduate degree studies at UCL.

ELIGIBILITY:

Candidates can be from any country outside the UK but must fulfill all of the following criteria:

be eligible to pay the overseas tuition fee rate;

come from a low-income background*;

AND have submitted an admission application for a full-time undergraduate degree at UCL in 2026/27. 

For details on how UCL defines household income, please refer to our essential information page. While UCL generally considers “low income” as £42,875 or less, this is intended as a guide. We will still consider your scholarship application if your household income exceeds this amount.  

The scholarship is valid for the standard duration of the undergraduate programme.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you don’t need an offer of admission, but you must have your fee status confirmed by UCL Admissions. This can happen shortly after applying or just before an offer is made. If you can’t access the application form, it may be because UCL hasn’t confirmed your admission yet. Please ensure you apply for admission well before the scholarship deadline.

BENEFIT:

Scholarships Available for 2026/27

Up to 33 scholarships will be offered in 2026/27, including:

10 scholarships covering full tuition fees, a maintenance allowance, and a fixed allowance for additional costs (e.g., Immigration Health Surcharge and visa fees). The exact amounts for the maintenance and fixed allowances will be confirmed at a later date.

20 scholarships covering full tuition fees only.

3 scholarships covering full tuition fees specifically for students from India.

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MOHAMED BIN ZAYED UNIVERSITY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (UGRIP)

Application Opens: January 1, 2026 (8 a.m. GST); Deadline: February 28, 2026 (5 p.m. GST)

LOCATION: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Launched in 2023, the Undergraduate Research Internship Program (UGRIP) is our flagship experiential AI research internship for undergraduates worldwide. Applications for the 2026 program will open on January 1, 2026, and it will be held from Sunday, 31 May, to Friday, 26 June 2026.

UGRIP offers a chance to advance your research career, connect with some of the brightest minds in AI, and experience life in the UAE.

What you can expect:

Fully funded, four-week residency at their Abu Dhabi campus

Mentorship and guidance from top faculty

Collaboration with high-caliber students from the UAE and abroad

Opportunities to build a strong professional network

The program has quickly become one of the most competitive and sought-after immersive AI undergraduate research experiences. In 2025, nearly 2000 students applied, with only 4% accepted. More than 130 interns have participated so far, representing leading global institutions such as the Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Maryland, College Park, Indian Institutes of Technology, and Monterrey Institute of Technology.

ELIGIBILITY:

Undergraduate students in the penultimate year of a STEM-related major and graduating after August 2026

Minimum CGPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent

Enrolment letter from the university registrar showing admission date, program duration, and expected graduation date

Official academic transcript listing all courses, grades, and credit hours

Proof of English proficiency through a valid certificate of any of the following:

IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of 6.5

TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 90

PTE Academic: Minimum overall score of 60

Cambridge C1 Advanced: Minimum 180

Cambridge C2 Proficiency: Minimum score 200 (meets and exceeds required proficiency)

Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 120. (Accepted only where IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Cambridge access is limited. A mandatory interview is required. Evidence of limited access to other tests may be requested.)

OR an official letter from the University registrar confirming English is the medium of instruction

Valid color passport copy (minimum one year validity)

Statement of purpose essay, including:

Motivation for applying

Personal and academic background and how it makes you suitable for the UGRIP

Stand-out achievements (e.g., awards, distinctions, etc.)

Goals as a prospective UGRIP participant

Preferred career path and plans

Any other relevant details that will support the application.

All documents must be in English or include certified translations. Academic documents must carry official stamps and signatures.

Please note: Exams must be administered at an approved physical test center. Home Edition exams are not accepted.

BENEFIT:

A generous stipend

Accommodation

Visa, airfares, and airport transfers

Health insurance

Social and cultural activities

Access to MBZUAI’s student facilities

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