King's College London International Scholarships

What the scholarship covers

• Tuition fee reduction, typically £5,000–£10,000
• Awarded across most faculties
• No separate repayment or service obligation

Eligibility requirements

• Holding an offer for a King's master's programme
• Classified as an overseas fee payer
• Strong academic record in the undergraduate degree
• Faculty-specific criteria may apply

Documents you will need

• Offer of admission from King's
• Scholarship application form where the faculty requires one
• Academic transcripts
• Personal statement

How to apply, step by step

1. 1

   Apply for the master's programme

   Most awards require you to hold an offer before the scholarship is considered.

2. 2

   Check your faculty's specific scheme

   Awards are administered by faculty, each with different amounts and criteria.

3. 3

   Complete any separate form

   Some awards are automatic on admission; others need a dedicated application.

4. 4

   Submit before the faculty deadline

   These usually fall between March and May and differ across departments.

When to do what

Counting backwards from the deadline. Applications rushed in the final fortnight are the ones that fail.

1. 20 weeks before

   Apply for the King's master's programme.

2. 14 weeks before

   Read the funding page for your specific faculty.

3. 10 weeks before

   Prepare the personal statement if a form is required.

4. 6 weeks before

   Confirm whether your award is automatic or applied for.

5. 2 weeks before

   Submit the scholarship application.

What the panel is actually looking for

• Academic merit in the undergraduate degree
• Faculty-specific priorities
• Quality of the personal statement where required

Common mistakes to avoid

• Assuming all King's awards are automatic on admission.
• Missing a faculty deadline while watching a university-wide one.
• Applying before holding an offer when the award requires one.
• Treating a partial award as full funding when budgeting.

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