Funding your studies
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Funding advice for students, including scholarships provided by the RCA and from external sources.
Students coming to the RCA obtain funding from many different sources.
Please note, these are non-exhaustive lists of funding options and the College does not endorse any particular means of funding. We encourage all prospective students to do their own research.
Most scholarships and funding options, both those managed by the RCA or externally, require an offer of study. For this reason, we encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible and ideally by the round 1 or round 2 deadline. Check the round 1 and 2 key application dates to ensure you complete your application by the deadline.
RCA scholarships
We are committed to celebrating diversity and promoting equality of opportunity. Scholarships are intended to widen access for applicants from circumstances and backgrounds who would otherwise face significant difficulties in studying at RCA.
RCA scholarships are extremely competitive and limited in number and meeting the eligibility criteria for a scholarship does not guarantee that you will receive one. We recommend that you review all the external funding opportunities below and apply for any sources of funding available to you.
Jesse Akele, Basil H. Alkazzi Scholarship recipient
External funding for Master's Home students
Get advice on sources of funding from external bodies for citizens of the UK and Ireland.
External funding for Master's International students
Get advice on funding opportunities for International students.
External funding MPhil and PhD students
Find out about potential sources of funding to help you join the RCA’s thriving research community.
Student finance
If you are a UK or EU National (with settled or pre-settled status) you may have the option to receive Student Finance to assist you with the costs of your studies. The funding you may be eligible for will depend on the course you are studying and where you normally reside.
