PhD Scholarships Offered in United Kingdom , 2025 - 2026

Applications are ongoing for the Mac Robertson Postgraduate Travel Scholarship at the University of Strathclyde for advanced study, usually outside the UK. The aim of the funding is to enrich and further the award holder's academic experience and research achievements.

The Imperial College London is pleased to offer a number of Shawki Saad Scholarships to support sub-Saharan African students to study in any of its areas of research.

As part of its longstanding commitment to growing its population of excellent postgraduate researchers, the University is offering a number of Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarships. These awards will cover the full tuition fee for International and UK postgraduate research students, commencing study on 1 October 2025. The award will apply for each year of study, up to a maximum of 3 years for full-time study and 6 years for part-time study (please note that part-time study is only available for Home/RUK students).

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 SOAS University of London Hyundai Motor Group Scholarships. Hyundai Motor Group is offering five fully funded scholarships aimed at developing experts for sustainable development in Africa. This program fosters long-term collaboration and empowers African students to create meaningful change in their communities.

Scholarship recipients will engage in networking events, seminars, and academic activities supported by the Hyundai Motor Group, ensuring long-term career support beyond their studies.

The Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarships were set up in memory of Christine Bolt, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Kent, and were generously funded by her late husband, Ian Bolt. Successful applicants will be awarded up to £10,000 each (to include tuition fees) to support a sustained period of research in America for up to one year. In exceptional circumstances, the scholarship holders may be invited to re-apply for a further one year's funding.

Scholarships are aimed at students whose area of research has an American element and/or where the center of expertise or an important source of research material is located in the United States of America.