Scholarship

Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

University of Southampton Original Source
Award

£5,000 - £20,000

Deadline

Jan 14, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

United Kingdom

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship provides 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000 to new undergraduate students in Physics and Astronomy. Five scholarships are awarded automatically based on merit, and the remaining five are awarded to next high-ranking applicants who meet contextual admissions criteria. The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study subject to continuing academic performance, for up to £20,000 total. Students must submit an essay of up to 500 words on a physics topic and complete an interview to be considered. Continuation of the scholarship from year 2 onwards requires maintaining first-class performance (70%) each year, with the scholarship available for up to four years.

Duration 12 - 49 mo
10 awards
Renewable (4yr)

Who Can Apply

Region
United Kingdom
Project in
United Kingdom
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Interview

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Required documents

cv writing_sample

Review process

Essays are scored and ranked, with interviews conducted to verify authorship. Top 5 applicants receive scholarships based on merit, and remaining 5 scholarships awarded to next highest ranking applicants meeting contextual admissions criteria.

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding