UCL DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS - Gaitskell MSc Scholarships

Gaitskell MSc Scholarship

You will receive a one-off scholarship of 523 EUR for the Master’s programme in Economics at University College London (UCL). This is one of several awards offered by UCL’s Department of Economics to help high-achieving applicants cover the costs of their Master’s programme. Most students combine this scholarship with financial support from their family, their employer or their home country to cover the full costs.

Who can apply

• Degree: You have been offered a place on the Master’s programme in ‘Economics’ at UCL, or you have applied for it.
• Your Bachelor's: You must hold at least an upper second-class honours degree in economics with a strong emphasis on mathematics, or a very good degree in another quantitative subject such as mathematics, statistics or physics.
• Where you study: At UCL in London.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.
• Grades: Outstanding academic achievement is crucial, as the award is given to the best applicants.

How to apply

Apply as soon as you have been offered a place on the MSc programme. Take a look at the list of UCL postgraduate scholarships and apply for any UCL scholarship for which you meet the criteria by following the instructions provided.

How realistic are your chances?

This scholarship is linked to a demanding degree programme, meaning that only those who have already been admitted to the MSc in Economics at UCL may apply. The entry requirements stipulate that applicants must already possess a sound grounding in quantitative skills. Grades play a decisive role here, as the scholarship is awarded to the best applicants. If you clearly meet the entry requirements and apply for every UCL scholarship for which you are eligible, your chances will improve.