International Students House and London Metropolitan University would like to welcome applications from students from Africa, the USA, India, Latin and Central America who are considering a full-time master's course in the UK.
The scholarship will offer up to four eligible students free tuition at London Met for the duration of their programme of study, free return flights to and from London and guaranteed accommodation in central London.
To be considered you will need to meet all of the applicable selection criteria and submit your application by 28 June 2024.
If you are successful in your application for the scholarship, benefits include:
- one year's postgraduate tuition at London Metropolitan University
- travel to/from the UK
- guaranteed accommodation for 12 months at International Students House (ISH): a single room, fully furnished, inclusive of specified household bills and Wi-Fi at the cost of £13,559.75.
Eligibility criteria
In order to meet the criteria, you must:
- be a US, African, Latin or Central American or Indian citizen and resident in respectively the United States of America, Africa, Latin and Central America or India
- be able to demonstrate financial need
- have graduated or be expected to graduate with an applicable bachelor's degree of first-class classification by 28 June 2024
- have applied for a full-time master's at London Metropolitan University beginning in September 2024
- have accepted a conditional or unconditional offer of admission for September 2024
- have IELTS 7.5 (minimum) unless English language exemption applies (as it does for the majority of English-speaking nationals)
- be available to start academic studies at London Metropolitan University by the Autumn 2024 deadline – no deferral to a subsequent academic year will be permitted
- be aged 18 or above when you enroll at London Metropolitan University
- be able to satisfy current UK immigration requirements
- in order to receive the full scholarship, you will need to commit in writing and sign a contract for living in our guaranteed accommodation
Restrictions and exemptions
This scholarship is only available for prospective full-time postgraduate students from the USA, Africa, Latin and Central America and India who have applied for a full-time master's offered by one of the following schools at London Metropolitan University:
- School of Human Sciences
- School of Social Sciences and Professions
- School of Art, Architecture and Design
- Guildhall School of Business and Law
- School of Computing and Digital Media
- School of the Built Environment
How to apply
All applicants must complete and submit the application form for consideration by the scholarship panel by 28 June 2024. The University will aim to inform all candidates if their application has been considered successful by 12 July 2024. All unsuccessful candidates will be written to after this date.
To apply for the International Students House and London Metropolitan scholarship scheme, you need to complete the online application form and submit it by 28 June 2024.
The University must support and validate your application for it to be considered by the scholarship panel.
If you have any questions about your eligibility or are having difficulty applying, please contact the University's International Recruitment Team by emailing international@londonmet.ac.uk.
Selection criteria
International Students House and London Metropolitan University are hoping to provide scholarships that represent a wide range of University courses and academic abilities, with all applications being treated equally under the Equality Act.
At a glance
| Maximum value: | Award covers postgraduate tuition fees and flights to and from London |
| Open to: | International applicants (US, Africa, Latin and Central American, and Indian citizens only) |
| Studying at level: | Postgraduate (a full-time master's) |
| The information on this page applies to the following academic years (as indicated): | 2024/25 (postgraduate courses starting in September only) |