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IOE Centenary Doctoral Scholarships at UCL Institute of Education

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Opportunity Overview

A doctoral scholarship from the UCL Institute of Education (IOE), in partnership with International Students House, for students from low and lower-middle income countries on the World Bank list, including Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, Syria, Yemen and Palestine. It covers full tuition fees, a single room at International Students House and an annual stipend (£8,300 in the 2026 cycle) for up to four years. Apply first for a full-time PhD at IOE; once you hold an unconditional offer, submit the scholarship application. Applications for the next round open in January 2027.

Funding Benefits & Coverage

4 Benefits

Full Tuition Fees

PhD tuition fees for the length of the award.

Accommodation

A single room (shared bathroom and kitchen) at International Students House in London.

Annual Stipend

£8,300 a year in the 2026 cycle, paid monthly after arrival in London.

Up to 4 Years

Renewable for up to four academic years, subject to satisfactory progress.

Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria

4 Criteria
Permanently domiciled in a low or lower-middle income country on the World Bank list (76 countries in 2026-27, including Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, Syria, Yemen and Palestine); eligible nationals living in the UK cannot apply.
Hold an official unconditional offer from UCL Admissions for a full-time PhD at IOE in London.
EdD, DEdPsy, part-time and online programmes are not eligible; the award cannot be combined with another UCL scholarship and does not cover family members.
Applications for the next round open in January 2027; the previous round closed on 4 May 2026, so apply for the PhD early enough to hold an unconditional offer before the scholarship deadline.

Required Documents

3 Docs
UCL PhD application

Full-time PhD at IOE; the application fee cannot be waived

Unconditional offer letter

Issued by UCL Admissions

Online scholarship application form

Submitted after the unconditional offer

Acceptance & Language Tests

1 Tests
IELTS Academic7.5

Overall 7.5 with at least 7.0 in writing and reading

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.

Yes, an official English proficiency certificate is required. Check the official website for the required score.

Funding type: Check Scholarship Link. Announced benefits: Full Tuition Fees, Accommodation, Annual Stipend, Up to 4 Years.

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Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.

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Available Majors

Special EducationEducational PsychologyCurriculum & Instruction

Key Details

Category:Scholarship
Host country:United Kingdom
Degree level:PhD
IELTS / Language:Required
Application Deadline:Next cycle not announced yet

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