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PGR Students applying to study the history of medieval Scotland, especially with regard to the history of Scots Law and institutions of that period, or to the history of the Celtic period in Scotland (and its relation to the history of the Celtic period in England, Ireland and Brittany), are encouraged to apply for a Hunter Marshall Scholarship of £25,000 per annum.

No more than one scholarship will be awarded each year, and the successful applicant will need to demonstrate outstanding achievement and potential.

The same application form and deadlines will be used as for SGSAH: decisions about funding will be made after the SGSAH process has been completed.  Further information avout the SGSAH scholarships

This scholarship shall be awarded annually to a student who has already accepted a place to study Scottish History within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow at postgraduate level in academic session 2025-26, and who is not otherwise in receipt of funding. 

The terms and conditions are as follows:

1. The scholarship shall be awarded to a student who has already accepted the offer to undertake study for EITHER the taught postgraduate degree of MSc in Scottish History, OR the research degree of PhD or MPhil or MRes in Scottish History, within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow.
2. Students already in receipt of an award which covers the full cost of the fees for the degree concerned will not be eligible to apply.
3. An application for this scholarship will also be considered as a full and valid application for the Edna Stark Postgraduate Scholarship in Scottish History. Both scholarships can be held simultaneously.
4. The scholarship will be used in the first instance towards fees. If the student uses personal finances to cover the cost of fees, then the scholarship can be used as a stipend.
5. The scholarship shall consist of a sum of approximately £2,000, to be paid in a single instalment at the commencement of the academic year for which the award is made.
6. The scholarship may be awarded to a Home or International student.
7. The scholarship shall be made primarily on the basis of academic merit and motivation. Weight may also being given to the level of financial need where this is possible to evidence.
8. The award of the scholarship shall be made by the Chair in Scottish History and/or the Chair’s nominees.

Candidates wishing to apply should submit the following:

• the full applications they made for postgraduate study in Scottish History within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow, including current CV and two academic references 
• evidence of acceptance of the offer to undertake postgraduate study in Scottish History within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow
• a personal statement of no more than 500 words setting out the applicant’s research interests in Scottish History

Applications should be sent via e-mail to humanities-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk AND to the Head of the Scottish History Area, Dr Martin MacGregor: Martin.MacGregor@glasgow.ac.uk .  Please include 'Alexander Ogilvie Postgraduate Scholarship in Scottish History' in the subject line.

The deadline for submission for the award to be made for academic session 2025-26 is 21 July 2025.

This bursary is awarded annually to a student who has been awarded a place on a taught postgraduate programme in History (see list below) at the University of Glasgow, and who would otherwise not receive funding for Masters study.

The terms and conditions are as follows:

1. The bursary shall be awarded to a student who has already accepted the offer to undertake study for one of the following taught postgraduate degrees at the University of Glasgow:

• the MSc in Early Modern History
• the MSc in Gender History
• the MSc in Global History
• the MSc in Global Gender History
• the MSc in History
• the MSc in Medieval History
• the MSc in Modern History
• the MSc in Scottish History
• the MSc in War Studies

2. Students already in receipt of an award which covers the full cost of tuition fees will not be eligible to apply.

3. The bursary covers UK tuition fees for the above-named degrees at the University of Glasgow (£11,250 in 2025/26).

6. The bursary may be awarded to a Home or International student.

7. The award shall be made primarily on the basis of academic merit and motivation. Weight may also be given to the level of financial need where this is possible to evidence.

8. Selection shall be undertaken by the Head of Subject in History and/or her/his nominated staff members.

Applicants should submit the following:

• evidence of acceptance of the offer to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Glasgow
• a personal statement of no more than 500 words setting out the applicant’s research interests

Applications should be sent via e-mail to the Convenor of Taught Postgraduate Programmes in History, Dr Jochen Schenk (Jochen.Schenk@glasgow.ac.uk). The deadline for submission is 21 July 2025.  Decisions will be made and applicants notified as soon as possible thereafter.

A postdoctoral fellowship has been endowed by a gift from the late Charlotte Nicholson, a former History librarian in GUL.  The fellowship will be awarded to the best proposal for a research-related project (as defined below) by a recent doctoral graduate in History (within the School of Humanities) from the University of Glasgow. In the current year, the award will be worth £6,000, to be used by the fellow in undertaking his/her project whilst attached to the History Subject in the School for a minimum of 6 months, and a maximum of 12 months, from 1 October 2025.

Eligibility and Conditions

1. The Fellowship is open to any University of Glasgow doctoral graduate of the History Subject (School of Humanities) who has either (a) received their College letter of award between 1^st September 2024 and 1^st September 2025, or (b) has submitted their thesis between 1^st September 2024 and 1^st September 2025.
2. The application must be made electronically on this form: Charlotte Nicholson Postdoctoral Fellowship application form 2025-26 (MS Word)
3. Each applicant must identity a project to work on during the Fellowship whilst attached to the Subject; this may be:
   (a) to prepare and submit an article for publication in a leading History journal;
   (b) to adapt a doctoral thesis for publication as a monograph;
   (c) to prepare a postdoctoral research grant application in conjunction with a member of staff in the Subject. 
4. Each applicant must obtain the backing of a sponsor (i.e. a member of academic staff) in the History subject.
5. A committee to judge applications will be appointed by the Head of Subject and will meet in early September. The criteria applied will be:
   (i) the intellectual and academic merit of the project, and its likelihood of success in the time;
   (ii) the calibre of the candidate; and
   (iii) the case for benefits to the History Subject at the University.
6. The Committee will reserve the right to adjudge that no suitable application has been made, and no award will be made for this year.
7. The successful applicant will be awarded the Fellowship sum in one tranche on or shortly after 1 October 2025. With it, the candidate will be accorded full Library and associated privileges, and work accommodation.  No further remuneration is automatically given. The Fellow is expected to spend from 6 to 12 months associated with the History Subject, contributing to the intellectual, seminar and related life of the subject. They will be free to seek assistance and advice on the project,
8. The Fellow will be expected to give at least one lecture/seminar to the History Subject on the project.
9. The Fellow must undertake to acknowledge the Fellowship in any publication or Project undertaking that arises.
10. Any inquiries should be directed to Professor Alex Shepard: alex.shepard@glasgow.ac.uk.
11. Applications should be submitted by email to Humanities-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk by 5pm on Monday 21 July 2025.

This scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has already accepted a place to study Scottish History within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow at postgraduate level in academic session 2025-26, and who is not otherwise in receipt of funding. 

The terms and conditions are as follows:

1. The scholarship shall be awarded to a student who has already accepted the offer to undertake study for EITHER the taught postgraduate degree of MSc in Scottish History, OR the research degree of PhD or MPhil or MRes in Scottish History, within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow.
2. Students already in receipt of an award which covers the full cost of the fees for the degree concerned will not be eligible to apply.
3. An application for this scholarship will also be considered as a full and valid application for the Alexander Ogilvie Postgraduate Scholarship in Scottish History.  Both scholarships can be held simultaneously.
4. The scholarship will be used in the first instance towards fees. If the student uses personal finances to cover the cost of fees, then the scholarship can be used as a stipend.
5. The scholarship shall consist of a sum of approximately £1,500 to 2,000, to be paid in a single instalment at the commencement of the academic year for which the award is made.
6. The scholarship may be awarded to a Home or International student.
7. The scholarship shall be made primarily on the basis of academic merit and motivation. Weight may also being given to the level of financial need where this is possible to evidence.
8. The award of the scholarship shall be made by the Chair in Scottish History and/or the Chair’s nominees.

Candidates wishing to apply should submit the following:

• the full applications they made for postgraduate study in Scottish History within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow, including current CV and two academic references 
• evidence of acceptance of the offer to undertake postgraduate study in Scottish History within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow
• a personal statement of no more than 500 words setting out the applicant’s research interests in Scottish History

Applications should be sent via e-mail to humanities-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk AND to the Head of the Scottish History Area, Dr Martin MacGregor: Martin.MacGregor@glasgow.ac.uk .  Please include 'Edna Stark Postgraduate Scholarship in Scottish History' in the subject line.

The deadline for submission for the award to be made for academic session 2025-26 is 21 July 2025.

Full or partial fees-only studentships to students wishing to take the Masters or the PhD degree in American Studies.

Further details

This one-off bursary will be awarded to a student who has been accepted on a taught postgraduate programme in History (see list below) at the University of Glasgow, and who would otherwise not receive funding for Masters study.

The terms and conditions are as follows:

1. The bursary shall be awarded to a student who has already accepted the offer to undertake study for one of the following taught postgraduate degrees at the University of Glasgow:

• the MSc in Early Modern History
• the MSc in Gender History
• the MSc in Global History
• the MSc in Global Gender History
• the MSc in History
• the MSc in Medieval History
• the MSc in Modern History
• the MSc in Scottish History
• the MSc in War Studies

2. Students already in receipt of an award which covers the full cost of tuition fees will not be eligible to apply.

3. The bursary covers UK tuition fees for the above-named degrees at the University of Glasgow (£11,250 in 2025/26).

6. The bursary may be awarded to a Home or International student.

7. The award shall be made primarily on the basis of academic merit and motivation. Weight may also be given to the level of financial need where this is possible to evidence.

8. Selection shall be undertaken by the Head of Subject in History and/or her/his nominated staff members.

Applicants should submit the following:

• evidence of acceptance of the offer to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Glasgow
• a personal statement of no more than 500 words setting out the applicant’s research interests

Applications should be sent via e-mail to the Convenor of Taught Postgraduate Programmes in History, Dr Jochen Schenk (Jochen.Schenk@glasgow.ac.uk). The deadline for submission is 21 July 2025.  Decisions will be made and applicants notified as soon as possible thereafter.

The University of Glasgow is pleased to be offering scholarships for the MSc/MA Reparatory Justice programme delivered in partnership with the University of the West Indies. The scholarships are a 50% fee waiver (capped at £11,070) and are available to home, EU and international students. Applications are particularly welcomed from applicants from the Caribbean and African diasporas.

The following number of scholarships will be available:

• 2 scholarships available for Sept 2025 entry
• 1 scholarship available for Sept 2026 entry

Further information 

This scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has already been accepted for a postgraduate course of study such as a one (or two) year Masters or three year Ph.D in the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow, with interests in Moral Philosophy, and who is not otherwise in receipt of funding. 

The terms and conditions are as follows:

• the scholarship will consist of an annual payment of approximately £1,800, from the annual income from the endowment.
• It will normally be held by any one student for a maximum period of three years.
• It will be used in the first instance towards fees.  
• Candidates wishing to apply should submit the following to Professor Ben Colburn by 18 July 2025:

• the full applications they made for postgraduate study in Philosophy within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow, including current CV and two academic references.
• evidence of acceptance of the offer to undertake postgraduate study in Philosophy within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow, or of current registration as a continuing postgraduate student.
• a personal statement of no more than 500 words setting out the applicant’s research interests in Moral Philosophy.