King's College London International Scholarships 2027

Overview

King’s College London offers several international scholarship streams across its taught Masters programmes, including the King’s International Hardship Fund, faculty-specific awards, and the King’s-Mastercard Foundation Scholars partnership for African students. Awards range from partial fee waivers (GBP 5,000) to full fee plus stipend coverage. The 2027 cycle deadline is 30 April 2027 for the main international round.

Benefits

• Partial fee waivers from GBP 5,000 up to full tuition coverage, depending on the specific award and applicant profile.
• For King’s-Mastercard Foundation Scholars (African students): full tuition, living allowance, accommodation, return travel, and leadership programming.
• Eligibility for further faculty-level scholarships in subsequent years.
• Membership in the King’s Alumni Network across 215 countries.
• Career placement support targeted at applicants’ country of origin.

Eligibility

• International student (overseas fee-paying classification).
• Applying for or holding an offer for a King’s College London Masters programme for September 2027 entry.
• Strong undergraduate academic record (upper-second or first-class honours).
• For the King’s-Mastercard Foundation Scholars track: African national, demonstrated financial need, leadership track record.
• Demonstrated alignment between your study goals and King’s mission of “service to society”.

How to apply

1. Apply for admission to your chosen King’s Masters programme through the King’s online portal.
2. Once you hold an offer (conditional or unconditional), complete the relevant scholarship application form linked from the funding page.
3. For Mastercard Foundation Scholars: submit the additional financial declaration, leadership statement, and return-to-Africa commitment.
4. Submit before 30 April 2027 for the main international round.
5. Decisions arrive between June and July 2027 for September 2027 entry.