Application Deadline: April 18, 2026.
Eligible Countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Republic of Congo, Cote D’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Type: Masters
Value of Award: £15,364
Number of Awards: Not Mentioned
Eligibility:
- You must be a national of one of The Bartlett’s approved list 2 of Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries and a resident in an eligible SSA country
- You must not hold a British or dual British citizenship
- You must have an offer of admission to a Bartlett master’s programme for study in 2026/2027, which is either unconditional or conditional only on English language
- You must be in financial need as assessed by UCL 3
Application Process: You must first secure a place on a Bartlett master’s programme.
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FAQs
1. What is The Bartlett Promise Sub-Saharan Africa Scholarship at UCL?
The Bartlett Promise Sub-Saharan Africa Scholarship is a fully-funded initiative offered by the University College London to support outstanding students from Sub-Saharan Africa pursuing postgraduate studies in The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment. The scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, and may also include travel allowances. Its aim is to nurture future leaders in architecture, planning, and related disciplines.
2. Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
Eligible applicants must:
Be a citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country.
Hold an offer to study a full-time postgraduate program at The Bartlett, UCL.
Demonstrate strong academic achievement and leadership potential.
Show commitment to contributing to the development of the built environment in Africa.
3. What does the scholarship cover?
The Bartlett Promise Scholarship typically provides:
Full tuition fees for the chosen postgraduate program.
A stipend for living expenses while studying in London.
Possible travel allowances for arrival and departure.
Access to mentoring, networking opportunities, and other academic support provided by UCL.
4. How can I apply for the Bartlett Promise Sub-Saharan Africa Scholarship?
To apply:
Secure an offer to study a postgraduate program at The Bartlett, UCL.
Complete the online scholarship application through the UCL scholarship portal before the stated deadline.
Submit required documents, which usually include academic transcripts, a personal statement, and references.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview.