The Royal College of Art (RCA) has announced over 300 scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year, extending opportunities for financial support to UK and international students. These scholarships, part of RCA’s commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity, aim to support students in financial need and those from under-represented backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities, and students with refugee or asylum seeker status. The scholarships provide full or partial funding and are available for a range of programs.
Types of Scholarships Available at RCA
RCA offers various scholarship options to accommodate diverse financial needs:
- Full fee payment plus living costs
- Full fee payment
- Partial fee payment
- Contributions to living costs
While most scholarships cater to UK students, RCA also provides scholarships for international students from a wide array of countries, including the U.S., India, Japan, and more.
Confirmed RCA Scholarships for 2025-2026 Batch
Highlighted below are some of RCA’s key scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year, along with examples from 2024/25:
- The President and Vice-Chancellor’s UK Scholarship 2025/26
For: MA, MArch, MFA, MDes, MRes, MEd
Eligibility: Home fee status
Value: £5,000 toward fees
This scholarship, awarded based on academic merit, is assessed automatically with applications, and successful applicants will be notified with their program offer. - The President and Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship 2025/26
For: MA, MArch, MFA, MDes, MRes, MEd
Eligibility: International students from specified countries
Value: £9,000 toward fees
Also awarded based on academic merit, this scholarship allows eligible students from countries including Brazil, Egypt, India, and the USA to receive partial funding. - Sir Frank Bowling Scholarship 2025/26
For: All programs except PhD & short courses
Eligibility: UK students identifying as Black or Black British Caribbean, Black British African, or of Mixed Black heritage
Value: Full fees and maintenance support
This scholarship offers significant support to Black British students, covering all fees and maintenance costs, with awards based on meeting eligibility criteria and demonstrating financial need.
How to Apply?
Interested applicants can find detailed eligibility requirements and instructions for the application process on the RCA website https://www.rca.ac.uk/study/apply-to-study/funding-your-studies/rca-scholarships-and-awards/.
