The UCL Dean’s Prize is an esteemed scholarship designed to support overseas fee-paying students pursuing research degrees in the Faculty of Mathematical & Physical Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering at University College London.

The scholarship aims to facilitate outstanding scholars who have secured competitive external scholarships covering their stipend by providing a waiver of international fees.

The University College London (UCL) is a large public research university in London, England. In the list of Best Global Universities, University College London is rated 16th. UCL is a major multidisciplinary university around the globe.

Applications Deadline: February 28, 2024.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University College London (UCL)
• Department: Faculty of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, Faculty of Engineering
• Course Level: Postgraduate Research
• Award: Waiver of international fees
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: Overseas fee-paying students
• The award can be taken in the: United Kingdom

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Any subject offered by the university
• Admissible Criteria: To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
2. Hold a competitive external scholarship covering their stipend.
3. Fulfill department-specific requirements (see below for detailed guidance).

• Dean’s Prize – Faculty of Mathematical & Physical Sciences:
• Guidance for applicants:
• Prospective students must submit:

1. Short (1 page max) description of the proposed research project.
2. CV.
3. 2 references (Reference form 1 and Reference form 2).
4. Applications to be submitted to the respective department by January 17, 2024.
5. Academic department’s written confirmation supporting the application.

• Dean’s Prize – Faculty of Engineering:
• Guidance for applicants:
• Engineering students should submit a single PDF to [email protected], including:

1. Completed application form.
2. Short (200 words max) description of the research project.
3. Candidate CV.
4. Indication of institutional rankings and previous awards.
5. Completed reference on the Research Scholarship Academic Reference form.
6. Evidence of another competitive scholarship.
7. Letter of support from the prospective supervisor.

How to Apply

Follow the specific guidance provided for each faculty. Submit applications to the respective department by the indicated deadlines. For Engineering students, applications should be sent to [email protected].

Benefits

Successful candidates will receive a waiver of international fees, allowing them to pursue their postgraduate research studies at UCL with financial support. Additionally, the prestigious Dean’s Prize enhances the recipients’ academic and research profile.

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