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HSS PhD Studentships 2024

Queen Mary University of London is offering fully-funded PhD studentships in all areas that fall within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences for September 2025 entry. These 3-year studentships cover tuition fees and living expenses for all nationalities. Part-time applicants and current first-year students are also eligible to apply. The studentships are available for all PhD programmes within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. There are up to two additional awards specifically for UK students who identify as BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic). The studentships provide comprehensive funding to support doctoral research across diverse humanities and social sciences disciplines at one of the UK's leading research universities.

A.S. Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship

The A.S. Hornby Educational Trust prioritises capacity building for English language teaching in low- and middle-income countries. It awards Master's degree scholarships to teachers and related professionals with relevant experience and evidenced potential to impact and enhance the field of English language teaching and learning in their home country. Up to ten fully funded scholarships are available to students who meet the University of Exeter's admission criteria for the MEd TESOL Programme for September 2026 entry. Scholarships will be awarded to academically talented and experienced applicants who are nationals of and work in countries defined as Least Developed, Low Income, Lower Middle Income, or Upper Middle Income according to the OECD DAC list. The scholarship covers full university fees, a monthly stipend for accommodation and living costs, various grants for additional costs, UK Visa and NHS fees, and return international travel costs.

Exeter Excellence Scholarships 2026/27 - Undergraduate *Round 1*

The Exeter Excellence Scholarships recognise outstanding academic achievement, offering funding to help cover the costs of studying at the University of Exeter. The University is committed to attracting talented students from around the world to become part of their dynamic university environment, where students have access to exceptional teaching, learning, and academic research whilst contributing to their vibrant global community. Awards of £3,000 or £5,000 (recurring) are being offered across multiple departments in Environment, Science and Economy; Health and Life Sciences; and Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. These scholarships are intended for self-funded students with International fee status entering year one of an eligible Undergraduate degree programme directly in September 2026. The scholarships are awarded as a reduction in the International tuition fee for each eligible year of study and can be combined with other University of Exeter Undergraduate Scholarships for specific countries, subject to a maximum award value of £10,000 in any one eligible year of study.