Scholarship

Black Futures Scholarship

University of Southampton Original Source
Award

£20,780 - £20,780

Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

United Kingdom

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Black Futures Scholarship provides £20,780 annually plus full UK tuition fees for talented Black and Mixed-Black heritage UK-domiciled students pursuing a PhD at the University of Southampton. The scholarship aims to support underrepresented students in doctoral research across all faculties of the university. Recipients also receive a £1,200 training and support grant each year to assist with their professional development and research activities. This competitive scholarship recognizes academic excellence while addressing the challenges faced by Black students in higher education, with applications reviewed by a diverse selection panel who understand these specific challenges.

Duration 36 - 49 mo
Renewable (3yr)

Who Can Apply

Region
United Kingdom
Residency
United Kingdom
Project in
United Kingdom
Applicants
individual
Priority for
racial_minorities

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 multi_round

Required documents

research_proposal

Review process

Three-stage process: eligibility check, review of research degree and funding applications by faculty, and final review by diverse selection panel

Additional benefits

  • training

Restrictions

  • geographic_restrictions