RCA scholarships
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The RCA is committed to celebrating diversity, eliminating discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity to all.
Our scholarship programme is growing, with over 300 scholarships available for the 2025/26 academic year. These awards support students in financial need and those from under-represented groups, including students with disabilities and students with refugee and asylum seeker status.
What sorts of scholarships are available for study at the RCA?
Different types of scholarships include:
- Full fee payment plus living costs
- Full fee payment
- Partial fee payment
- Contributions to living costs
Most scholarships are for UK (Home) students, though international scholarships are also available.
How to apply for a scholarship
For detailed eligibility guidance, application process and deadlines, visit How to apply for an RCA Scholarship.
Other funding opportunities
Scholarships are extremely competitive and limited in number, and meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee that you will receive one. We recommend that you look into external funding options and apply for any other sources of funding available to you.
See our Funding your studies page for more information.