The Royal College of Arts (RCA) in the United Kingdom offers different scholarships to help students who need financial support and those from groups that are not well represented.
For the 2026/2027 academic year, the RCA Scholarship program has expanded and now provides over 400 financial awards to eligible students. These scholarships are meant to support students facing financial challenges, including students with disabilities, as well as refugees and asylum seekers.
Benefits
The RCA offers several types of scholarship support, such as:
- Full payment of tuition fees and living costs
- Full payment of tuition fees
- Partial payment of tuition fees
- Financial support towards living expenses
Eligibility
To qualify for the Royal College of Arts Scholarship, applicants must:
- Have an offer (Round 1 or Round 2) for a one-year taught Master’s programme at the RCA
- Be a passport holder of India or Turkey
- Be classified as an Overseas fee-paying student
Required Documents
The documents needed depend on the specific scholarship being applied for. Full details will be provided on the RCA scholarship website under each opportunity.
Applicants will also be required to submit short written statements (about 150 words each) explaining:
- Their background
- Their financial plans
- How the scholarship will help them
- Their future career goals
How to Apply
To apply for the RCA Scholarship, applicants should follow these steps:
- Visit the Royal College of Arts scholarship website using the link provided
- Choose an available scholarship and check that you meet the requirements
- Apply for your chosen Master’s or PhD program and submit your application
- Applications will be reviewed and matched to available scholarships based on the applicant’s score
Applicants who receive an academic merit scholarship will be notified at the same time as their RCA admission offer.
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