UKGlobal Talent Undergraduate Scholarship provides a tuition-fee award for highly qualified international undergraduate offer holders joining Queen Mary University of London in the 2027/28 academic year. The Global Talent Scholarship is awarded automatically to eligible students who exceed their course offer and meet the published academic thresholds.
Queen Mary University of London administers the award and considers eligible students across undergraduate programmes (with listed exclusions). There is no separate scholarship application; admissions and enrolment processes via UCAS and the university confirm scholarship awards.
Global Talent Undergraduate Scholarship Benefits
- £5,000 tuition-fee reduction per academic year
- It can provide up to £20,000 over a standard four-year degree
- The first £5,000 is deducted from tuition fees when the student enrols in the first year
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Global Talent Undergraduate Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Be an international student with Overseas fee status.
- Hold an offer for an eligible undergraduate programme for September 2027.
- Be applying for a full-time programme.
- Meet the required Global Talent academic threshold by exceeding their course offer.
- Be fully self-funded.
- Enrol at Queen Mary during the 2027/28 academic year.
- Maintain Overseas fee status throughout the programme.
- Not receive another Queen Mary scholarship or tuition-fee discount.
- Not receive a full-fee scholarship from another source.
How to Apply for Global Talent Undergraduate Scholarship?
- Choose an eligible full-time undergraduate programme at Queen Mary for September 2027.
- Apply for admission through UCAS.
- Submit the required qualification evidence.
- Receive an offer from Queen Mary.
- Achieve results that exceed the course offer at the Global Talent Scholarship level.
- Make Queen Mary your unconditional firm choice.
- Enrol at Queen Mary in 2027/28.
- If eligible, the scholarship will be applied directly to your tuition fees.
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Wednesday, 13 January 2027. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Global Talent Undergraduate Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, selection, and how the award is applied.
What is the Global Talent Undergraduate Scholarship?
The Global Talent Undergraduate Scholarship is a tuition-fee scholarship for highly qualified international undergraduate students joining Queen Mary University of London in the 2027/28 academic year. Eligible students are considered automatically based on final academic results; there is no separate scholarship application or registration process.
Who is eligible for the Global Talent Undergraduate Scholarship?
Applicants must be international students with Overseas fee status, hold an offer for an eligible full-time undergraduate programme for September 2027, be fully self-funded, enrol in 2027/28, maintain Overseas fee status, and not receive another Queen Mary or full-fee scholarship from another source.
How much is the scholarship worth?
The scholarship provides a £5,000 tuition-fee reduction per academic year. It can provide up to £20,000 over a standard four-year degree, with the first £5,000 deducted from tuition fees when the student enrols in the first year.
Is there a separate application or deadline for the scholarship?
There is no separate scholarship application or deadline. For most Queen Mary undergraduate courses, applicants should follow the general UCAS equal-consideration deadline, listed on the page as 13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time.
Which programmes are excluded from the scholarship?
The scholarship excludes specific programmes including BSc Accountancy; LLB English and French Law; BDS Dentistry; BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene; MBBS Medicine and MBBS Medicine Malta; Degree Apprenticeships; Foundation programmes; Study Abroad and Exchange programmes; and year-two/advanced entry across undergraduate programmes.
How are recipients selected?
Recipients are chosen automatically based on meeting the published criteria and exceeding their course offer at the Global Talent Scholarship level. There is no separate application, registration process, or interview. The scholarship is confirmed when admissions status becomes unconditional firm (UF) and the student enrols.
Can the scholarship be renewed each year?
Yes. The scholarship is renewable each year subject to achieving an average of 65% or above in academic results. The award cannot be deferred and is only available to students who apply and enrol for the 2027/28 academic year.
Which countries are eligible?
All countries are eligible provided the student has international/Overseas fee status and meets the scholarship requirements. Eligibility is tied to fee status rather than nationality.
What costs does the scholarship not cover?
The scholarship does not cover accommodation, food, transport, visa costs, the Immigration Health Surcharge, or the remaining tuition fees beyond the stated reduction. Students must finance the remainder of tuition and living expenses themselves.
How will I know if I have been awarded the scholarship?
Scholarship offers are made by the Admissions Office at the point of offer and recipients are notified through their applicant portal. Confirmation occurs when the student’s admissions status becomes unconditional firm (UF) and they enrol at Queen Mary.
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