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Khodorkovsky Scholarships

The Khodorkovsky Scholarships are specifically designed to support citizens of Russia wishing to undertake a second degree at Durham University. It is the intention of the scholarship programme that Scholars make a meaningful contribution to the development of Russia and promote east/west understanding. The scholarship covers full payment of annual tuition fees, an annual stipend for living costs (UKRI rates 2025/26 £20,780.00 for postgraduate students), as well as Immigration Health Surcharge and Visa application fees. Eligible candidates must be Russian citizens ordinarily resident in Russia who have undertaken a first degree at a Russian university. Recipients should confirm that they hope to return to Russia for at least one year after completion of their studies when circumstances arise making it appropriate for such return, to make a meaningful contribution to the development of Russia and promote east/west understanding. The scholarships are available for all in-person academic degree programmes at Durham University at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels for students commencing in October 2026.

Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust Museum and Gallery Studies Award

The School of Art History at the University of St Andrews invites applications for the Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust Museum and Gallery Studies (MGS) Award. The award is worth £5000 and is open to those aiming for a future career as a curator of art. A condition for the scholarship is that the applicant's curatorial focus relates closely to art history. The award will be granted to a student who is commencing their studies in September 2025 on one of the following MHS postgraduate options: Full time MLitt in Museum and Heritage Studies, MSt(Res) in Museum and Gallery Studies, MPhil in Museum and Gallery Studies, or PhD in Museum and Gallery Studies. The funds will in the first instance be used to cover tuition fees. Any outstanding funds may be used to cover research expenses, such as, but not limited to, materials, rights and reproductions. The award is for one year only and if the course is longer than one year, the award is payable in the first year. Applicants must have been offered a place on the MHS postgraduate programme and have a first degree in Art History or a related subject or have other supporting evidence of a commitment to a career as a curator of art.