The IOE Centenary Scholarships are offered by the Institute of Education at University College London (UCL) to benefit international students from low and lower-middle-income countries. These scholarships aim to support students who wish to work in their home country or elsewhere to improve the lives of disadvantaged, excluded, or underachieving individuals.
| Host Country | United Kingdom |
| Host Institute | University College London (UCL) |
| Level | Master/Doctoral/ |
| Eligible Nationality | International |
| Scholarship Type | Funded |
| Benefits | Tuition Fee/ |
| Closing Date | 5 May 2025 |
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Details of the IOE Centenary Scholarships
To encourage exceptional students from low- or lower-middle-income nations, the UCL Institute of Education (IOE) offers the coveted IOE Centenary Scholarships for master’s and doctoral programs. Created to commemorate the Institute’s centennial, these scholarships are intended to give gifted people the chance to enroll in one of the top universities in the world and pursue a full-time master’s degree or a doctorate. Aspiring scholars can support educational progress in their home countries and promote worldwide academic excellence and social impact by using the IOE Centenary Scholarships to pay for tuition and living expenses.
What do the scholarships cover in terms of expenses?
The IOE Centenary Scholarships cover specific expenses for international students pursuing a Master’s degree or doctorate at UCL’s Institute of Education. The scholarships typically include:
IOE Centenary Master’s Scholarships
- Tuition Fees: Full coverage of tuition fees for the Master’s program.
- Accommodation: Free accommodation at International Students House for one academic year.
IOE Centenary Doctoral Scholarships
- Tuition is fully covered by the scholarships.
- accommodations at ISH for a single academic year
- and a yearly stipend.
- If adequate progress is made, the scholarships can be maintained for up to four academic years.
Please be aware that these scholarships do not pay for airfare, lodging in London, or any other costs.
What are the eligibility criteria for the IOE Centenary Scholarships?
To be considered for the IOE Centenary Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Domicile Requirement: Applicants must be from a low or lower-middle-income country as classified by the World Bank.
- Academic Offer: Candidates must have an official unconditional offer to study a full-time Master’s program or a full-time PhD degree program at the IOE, issued by UCL Admissions.
- UK Residency and Study History: Applicants should not have previously studied or lived in the UK.
- Eligible Programs: Scholarships are available for all full-time taught Master’s degree programs or full-time PhD programs at IOE, UCL, except for the MA/MSc Educational Neuroscience and online courses.
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Application Timeline
Following is the timeline for the OE Centenary Scholarships:
- Application Opens: 15 January 2025
- Deadline: 5 May 2025
- Results Notification: By 13 June 2025
How can I apply for the IOE Centenary Scholarships
Follow these steps to apply for the IOE Centenary Scholarships:
- Meet the Eligibility Criteria:
- Be from a low or lower-middle-income country as per World Bank classification.
- Not have previously studied or lived in the UK.
- Apply for a full-time PhD or Master’s program at IOE, excluding the MA/MSc Educational Neuroscience and online courses.
- Apply for a PhD or Master’s Program:
- Submit your application for a full-time PhD or Master’s program at IOE, UCL.
- The admissions process may take up to 8 weeks.
- Obtain an Unconditional Offer:
- Once your application is processed, you must receive an official unconditional offer from UCL Admissions.
- Submit Your Scholarship Application:
- After securing your unconditional offer, complete and submit an online scholarship application.
- IOE-ISH Centenary Master’s Scholarship Application 2025-26
- IOE-ISH Centenary Doctoral Scholarship Application 2025-26
- Deadline: 5 May 2025 at 23:55 BST for the 2025-2026 academic year.
For more details, please visit the official website.
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