Are you dreaming of a career in planning but financial barriers are holding you back? Here’s your golden ticket!
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in partnership with the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and The Bartlett at University College London (UCL), has announced a full-fee scholarship for the 2025–26 academic year. This unique opportunity is available to a UK home fee-status student aiming to study the Urban Regeneration MSc or Spatial Planning MSc on a full-time basis.
About the Scholarship
This scholarship is part of a broader initiative to support students from underrepresented backgrounds in the field of urban and spatial planning. The BCC, RTPI, and The Bartlett share a commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive planning profession—one that reflects the communities it serves.
Whether you’re a care leaver, first-generation postgraduate, or someone from a financially disadvantaged background, this scholarship aims to break down barriers and offer you a chance to thrive in an impactful career.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be UK domiciled with home fee status
- Have an offer of admission to either the Urban Regeneration MSc or Spatial Planning MSc (full-time, 2025–26)
- Must not have previously completed a Master’s or PhD degree at UCL or elsewhere
In addition, candidates must meet at least one of the following conditions:
- Be in financial need (as assessed by UCL)
- Be from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background
- Be from a Gypsy, Roma, or Traveller community
- Have a disability
- Be a care leaver
- Have care responsibilities
- Be the first in your family to attend university at postgraduate level.
How to Apply?
Candidates must submit a 350-word personal statement with their UCL application. This should cover:
- Why you believe you should receive the BCC scholarship
- The impact it would have on your academic and career goals
- A brief explanation of your financial need.
Where to Apply? – Here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/planning/study/postgraduate-urban-planning-degrees/urban-planning-masters-scholarships/british-chambers-commerce-full-fees-scholarship-study-2025-26
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the British Chambers of Commerce Full Fees Scholarship at UCL is 29 August 2025.