The Royal College of Art (RCA) announces over 300 scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic year – Apply Now

The Royal College of Art (RCA) has announced over 300 scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. These scholarships offer financial support to UK and international students, particularly those from under-represented backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, and students with refugee or asylum seeker status. Scholarships provide either full or partial funding for various programs.

Types of Scholarships

RCA offers a range of scholarships to meet different financial needs, including:

• Full fee payment plus living costs
• Full fee payment
• Partial fee payment
• Contributions to living costs

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Scholarships for 2025-2026

Here are some confirmed scholarships for the upcoming academic year:

#1. The President and Vice-Chancellor’s UK Scholarship

• Programs: MA, MArch, MFA, MDes, MRes, MEd
• Eligibility: UK students with home fee status
• Value: £5,000 towards fees
• Award basis: Academic merit (automatic assessment with applications)

#2. The President and Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship

• Programs: MA, MArch, MFA, MDes, MRes, MEd
• Eligibility: International students from specified countries (e.g., Brazil, Egypt, India, USA)
• Value: £9,000 towards fees
• Award basis: Academic merit (automatic assessment with applications)

#3. Sir Frank Bowling Scholarship

• Programs: All programs except PhD & short courses
• Eligibility: UK students identifying as Black or of Mixed Black heritage
• Value: Full fees and maintenance support
• Award basis: Financial need and eligibility criteria

For a full list of available scholarships, visit RCA scholarships.

Scholarship Routes

1. Academic Merit Scholarships
   • Automatically assessed during Round 1 and Round 2 of the program applications.
   • These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence.
   • Applying early increases the chances of securing a scholarship.
2. Financial Need or Under-represented Group Scholarships
   • Applications open in Spring 2025.
   • Students from Round 1 and Round 2 will be invited to apply based on their financial situation or status as part of an under-represented group.

How to Prepare for Your Scholarship Application

Applicants for financial need or under-represented group scholarships will need to answer the following:

1. Priority Eligibility: Provide evidence of financial need or disadvantages, such as:
   • Means-tested funding or scholarships from previous institutions
   • Receiving means-tested government benefits
   • Financial hardship
   • Refugee or asylum status
   • Disability or chronic health condition
   • Caring responsibilities
   • Career break or parental leave
2. Personal Statement Questions:
   • Outline your background and financial need (150 words)
   • Explain your financial planning for studying at RCA (150 words)
   • Describe how receiving a scholarship will benefit you (150 words)
   • Share your future career goals and the positive impact of a scholarship beyond your studies (150 words)

How to Apply for the Royal College of Art Scholarships

• Academic merit scholarships: Automatic assessment during the program application.
• Financial need/under-represented group scholarships: Applications will be open in Spring 2025 for students with offers from Round 1 and Round 2.

Apply Now