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GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS DIRECTORY

CONTENTS

1. GENERAL

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2. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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3. REFUGEES and ASYLUM SEEKERS

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4. WOMEN

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5. MASTERS/PhD/POST DOCTORAL STUDENTS

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6. SPECIFIC PROFESSIONS and DISCIPLINES

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This directory contains an extensive list of funding organisations, grants and scholarships that

may be of assistance to persecuted academics, international students and the wider refugee

and asylum seeker community looking to undertake educational courses in the UK.

The document may be searched by clicking on the above headings. A more detailed search is

possible using key words by pressing Ctrl + F: for example, searching ‘London’ will allow you

to find all results containing the word ‘London’.

The current directory was compiled in June 2016 and will be reviewed every 6 months. If you find any

information that is no longer correct, please let us know by contacting info@cara.ngo or calling 020 7021 0880.

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GENERAL

University and College Hardship Funds

Provide assistance to undergraduate and postgraduate students in financial difficulty, aiming to

relieve financial hardship that might impact on a student’s participation in higher education. Contact

the student services department at your university or college.

Campden Charities

Grants to obtain employment, with funds for course fees, travel, childcare and equipment and

support for students at university. Applicant needs to have lived continuously in Kensington for at

least two years, be a British or European citizen or have indefinite leave to remain, be living in

rented accommodation and be in receipt of benefits or in low paid work.

www.campdencharities.org.uk

Gilchrist Educational Trust

Students who have made proper provision to fund a degree or higher education course but find

themselves facing unexpected financial difficulties, normally in the last year of the course. Also those

who are required, as part of a degree course, to spend a short period studying abroad. Full-time

students at a British University are eligible.

www.gilchristgrants.org.uk

Humanitarian Trust

British citizens and overseas students under 30 years old on a recognised course of study in the UK and who hold a basic grant for the course. Small grants and top-up fees are available to graduates and postgraduates and are awarded for 'academic subjects only'.

Tel: 020 7409 1376 My World of Work (Skills Development Scotland)

The Individual Learning Account (ILA) Scotland provides funding towards the cost of learning

something new. Applicants must be ordinarily resident in Scotland, be a UK citizen or EEA national

who has utilised their “right of residence” or have “settled within the UK”. Not eligible, if person holds

a UK degree or postgraduate qualification or overseas equivalent and if person is in Scotland on a

temporary student or work visa.

www.myworldofwork.co.uk/section/funding

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National Eisteddfod of Wales

Annual scholarship to the most promising candidate to enable them to further their understanding of creative architecture and design. Open to those under 25 and either are born in Wales, have Welsh parents, have lived or worked in Wales for three years or are able to speak or write the Welsh language.

www.eisteddfod.org.uk/english/2015/y-lle-celf2015/architecture-scholarship/

Open Society Foundation Fellowship

Provides funding for contemporary and unique research ranging from problems that have not previously been recognised, developing new policy ideas to address familiar problems or offer a new advocacy strategy. Eligible applicants should possess a deep understanding of their chosen subject and a track record of professional accomplishment. Proficiency in spoken English is required. It does not provide funding for degree or non-degree studying at an academic institution.

www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/open-society-fellowship

Deadline: August 3, 2015

Professional Classes Aid Council (PCAC)

Provides grants to professionals below the UK poverty line, who have a strong educational background

(degree level or equivalent) or who are part of a profession that requires these academic

qualifications. Grants are available in the categories college/university students, general assistance,

specific needs and children’s education. Depending on the grant, different eligibility criteria apply.

www.pcac.org.uk

Ruth Hayman Trust

Small grants awarded to support the education and training of adults resident in the UK who speak a language other than English as their first language. Funds not available for post-graduate higher education unless it leads directly to employment (e.g. PGCE, and never for PhDs).

www.ruthhaymantrust.org.uk

Deadline: June 30, 2016

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Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Academic research grants, fellowships and studentships as well as grants for industrial collaborations,

science communicators and others. Included are grants for university-based research and post-

graduate training. Available to UK Citizens and all nationalities depending on the scheme and other

specified criteria.

www.stfc.ac.uk/funding

Sir Richard Stapley Education Trust

Grants are for students studying for courses in medicine or veterinary sciences taken as a second

degree and funding for postgraduate students from all fields of study. Open to residents in the UK at

time of application and during the course of study and aged over 24 on 1st October of proposed year

of study.

www.stapleytrust.org

Capacity for 2016 exceeded

Sir Walter St John’s Educational Charity

Grants are awarded to cover expenditure necessary for attendance on the course, such as registration

fees, travel, books or equipment. Applicants for student grants must be under the age of 25 and must

have been permanently resident in Wandsworth or Lambeth for at least six months.

www.swsjcharity.org.uk

The Wellcome Trust

Variety of funding opportunities, including grants for undergraduate and doctoral students, clinicians,

dentists and veterinarians. Eligibility depends on specific grant.

www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/index.htm

Sir Halley Stewart Trust

Trust supports medical, social and educational, and religious projects, mainly in the UK. Research

topics should fall under one of the Trust’s current priority areas. The Trust does not fund individuals

directly as grants are only paid to or through registered UK charities. Open to all.

www.sirhalleystewart.org.uk/index.html

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Aga Khan Foundation, International Scholarship Programme

Priority is given to MA programmes but PhD students also considered. Preference to students under 30 years of age. Applications accepted from nationals of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar and Mozambique. In France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one of the above developing countries. Application forms and details are available from AKF offices in each country.

www.akdn.org/akf_scholarships.asp

Arab Student Aid International

Provides interest-free loans to students wishing to undertake graduate and postgraduate level.

Applicants must be Arab citizens who intend to return to their home region upon completing their

course, and must already be enrolled on a Master’s or PhD programme.

www.arabstudentaid.org

Altajir Trust

Scholarships for graduates and in some cases undergraduates from Arab countries to study at British

universities. Should normally be of Arab nationality, be resident in an Arab country and not hold

British residency. Priority is given to those aged under 35. Applicants must intend to return to their

home country or another Arab country after the completion of their studies.

www.altajirtrust.org.uk/scholarships.html

Capacity for 2016 exceeded

Anglo-Jewish Association

Grants to assist Israeli students studying at postgraduate level (Master’s or PhDs) in the UK. Applicants of all religions and for all subjects are welcome. Association also provides grants to Jewish students (who are British Citizens) in financial need studying at recognised tertiary educational establishments.

www.anglojewish.org.uk/index.php/education

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Asfari Foundation

Postgraduate Master’s scholarships at the University of St. Andrews and the University of Edinburgh

for Syrian, Palestinian and Lebanese nationals up to the age of 40 who reside in one of those three

countries or recently moved elsewhere in the region. Applicants must be committed to returning to

their home country after graduating. The application deadline for 2016 has now closed.

www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/pg/fees-and-funding/scholarships/asfari-foundation/

www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding/postgraduate/international/region/asfari

British Council

List of financial support options for international students who wish to study on a UK course such as

scholarships, grants, bursaries, fellowships, financial awards, loans. Deadlines and eligibility criteria

vary.

www.educationuk.org/global/articles/scholarships-financial-support/

British Lebanese Association

Offers postgraduate scholarships in the UK for Lebanese students.

www.britishlebanese.org/scholarship_fund.htm

Durham Palestine Educational Trust

Two or three scholarships to graduates of Palestinian universities to study for a 1-year taught Master’s degree at Durham University. Each scholarship will cover all tuition, living and travel costs for one person. The Trust also offers IELTS fee scholarships to potential applicants for their Master's Degree scholarships. www.dpet.org.uk Canon Collins Scholarship for Masters Study in the UK

Offers scholarships for taught Master’s degree programmes at several UK universities, for individuals

who are nationals of, or have refugee status in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique,

Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Applicants must be in possession of a good

first degree, or about to graduate in the year of application, and have at least 2 years work

experience in a relevant field.

www.canoncollins.org.uk/ukmasters.html

Reopens: January, 2017

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Chevening Scholarships

Funding providing by UK government’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office to foreign-based outstanding established or emerging leaders to pursue one-year Master’s degrees in any subject at any of the UK’s leading universities. Criteria for eligibility is listed on the organisation’s webpage. www.chevening.org

Gates Cambridge Scholarship (University of Cambridge)

Funding to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study at the University of Cambridge: PhD (three year research-only degree); MSc or MLitt (two year research-only degree); or a one year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA etc.). Citizens from outside the UK may apply. Those classed as “home” students for purpose of fees are not eligible. The application deadline for 2015/16 has now closed.

www.gatescambridge.org The Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund

Offers grants to South Sudanese and Sudanese students studying for a postgraduate course in the

UK, who intend to return to South Sudan or Sudan at the end of their studies. Grants may be given

towards the cost of course fees, and/or food and accommodation, and occasionally for other

academic expenses, such as books. Priority is given to students who have already received an offer

of a place on a postgraduate course in the UK. The Trust may also give financial assistance to South

Sudanese and Sudanese nationals towards the costs of shorter training programmes, projects and

courses in the UK.

www.gmctf.org

Reopens: December, 2016

Oxford Brookes University Said Foundation Scholarships

The scholarship covers travel expenses, full fees and living expenses for students from Jordan,

Lebanon, Syria or Palestine studying for a one-year full-time taught or research Master’s at Oxford

Brookes University. Candidates must agree to apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in

one of the Said Foundation’s target countries.

www.brookes.ac.uk/studying-at-brookes/finance/postgraduate-finance---international-students/funding-options-for-postgraduate-international-students/

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Oxford University Said Foundation Scholarships

Provides scholarships to those of Jordanian, Lebanese, Syrian of Palestinian background. Covers 100% of university fees, provides a £14,057 living costs grant and flights to and from home at the beginning and end of the course. Awards are made for the full duration of the fee liability for the agreed course.

www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/fees-and-funding/graduate-scholarships/university-wide-scholarships/sa%C3%AFd-foundation-oxford-scholarships

Great Britain-China Educational Trust

Chinese student awards for Chinese students (from the PRC including Hong Kong) studying for a PhD

in any subject at a UK university. Students must have started their third year before they are eligible

to submit their application. Han Suyin Awards specifically for those Chinese (PRC) candidates who

hold a recognised medical degree, or a degree in the field of science and technology with some work

experience at the relevant level. Environmental topics, and in particular forestry and coastal studies,

will be given preference.

www.gbcc.org.uk/great-britainchina-educational-trust.aspx

Hani Qaddumi Foundation

Full and partial Master’s Scholarships for Palestinian and Jordanian students residing in Palestine and

under 30 years of age at the time of application at UK, US and Canadian universities in a variety of

disciplines. Successful applicants must sign a binding contract to return to Palestine upon completion

of study.

www.hq-sf.org

Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation

The Foundation offers research grants and dissertation fellowships. Highest priority is given to

proposals from any of the natural and social sciences and the humanities that promise to increase

the understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of violence and aggression in the

modern world. Priority will also be given to areas and methodologies not receiving adequate

attention and support from other funding sources. Applicants may be citizens of any country and

studying at college or university in any country. The grant may not be used to support research

undertaken as part of the requirements for a graduate or doctoral program.

www.hfg.org

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Institute of International Education (IIE) Scholarships for Syrians

A list of scholarships for Syrian citizens and Palestinian-Syrians holding a Syrian passport offered by

the universities in the USA and worldwide.

www.iie.org/en/Programs/Syria-Scholarships/For-Students

Deadline: September 15, 2016

International Scholarships.com

An online financial aid resource for students wishing to study in a foreign country. It provides a listing

of grants, scholarships, loan programmes and other information.

www.internationalscholarships.com

London School of Economics

The Graduate Support Scheme is open to applicants from all countries in the world, with the exception

of those undertaking specific modular or executive programmes.

www.lse.ac.uk/intranet/students/moneyMatters/financialSupport/ScholarshipsLSE/MScApp/GSS

/GSS.aspx

The Sir Siegmund Warburg scholarship provides Palestinian and Israeli students with full-time

postgraduate human rights study at LSE. Applicants must be resident in Israel, Palestine/Occupied

Territories or Palestinian camps in Syria, Jordan or Lebanon. Applicants must already be in

possession of a formal offer of a place on the MSc Human Rights at LSE

www.lse.ac.uk/humanRights/teaching/MScScholarship.aspx

MBI Al Jaber Foundation

Eligibility depends on the criteria of each scholarship scheme which may vary from year to year.

Generally, unless otherwise specified, applications are open to all Arab residents of the Middle East

and North Africa. Applications must not be made until a place has been secured at a partner

institution.

www.mbifoundation.com/get-involved/scholarships.asp

Ousseimi Foundation

Gives preference to students from the Mediterranean basin and whose studies are directly related

to improving the living conditions and quality of life of people in their country of origin, or whose

studies are likely to contribute to a more tolerant world. The Foundation supports university

students who wish to obtain a bachelor’s or master’s degree, but not a doctorate.

www.fondationousseimi.org/en/scholarships/

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The Palestinian American Research Center (PARC) Research Fellowships in Palestinian Studies

Fellowship Competition for Palestinian Scholars for doctoral and post-doctoral research fellowships

in Palestinian Studies conducting Field-based Research on Palestine. Fellowships to Palestinians

residing anywhere in the world regardless whether they have a Palestinian ID or not.

www.parc-us-pal.org/

Plymouth University Postgraduate Gaza Scholarships

Two scholarships to prospective Master’s Students from any university in Gaza. Applicants should

already hold an offer of a place at Plymouth University.

www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees/scholarships-bursaries-and-funding/funding/postgraduate-

scholarships-for-international-students

Deadline: June 30, 2016

Postgraduate Solutions Study Bursary

Provides specialised categories of Postgraduate Study Bursaries. Open to students world-wide.

www.postgrad.com/editorial/bursaries/

Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme

Scholarships for students and young professionals from emerging and developing economies,

enabling them to take up graduate study at the University of Oxford. A list of eligible countries and

eligible courses is provided on the website. Applicants should intend to return to their country of

ordinary residence once their course is completed.

www.whtrust.org/scholarships/

www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/fees-and-funding/graduate-scholarships/university-wide-

scholarships/weidenfeld-scholarships-and-leadership-programme

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University of West London International Ambassador Scholarships

Provides 100 scholarships per year of up to £5,000 to outstanding students who wish to act as

ambassadors for the University of West London. Students are eligible to apply for the scholarship if

they have been offered a place to study on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at the

University of West London.

www.uwl.ac.uk/international/fees-and-scholarships/international-ambassador-scholarships

REFUGEES and ASYLUM SEEKERS

The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust

Postgraduate PhD students, whether from overseas or from the UK, may be awarded a grant to help meet tuition costs, but only in respect of the last year of their course. Refugees, Asylum seekers and others can apply.

www.fergusontrust.co.uk

Fund for Human Need

Small grants available to refugees, asylum seekers, people who are homeless or in danger of

becoming homeless and those attempting to get over a short-term hurdle/crisis. Grants are

generally made via other organisations and charities, exceptionally a few are paid directly to

individuals. Applications are considered monthly and should be made by letter to:

Fund for Human Need

50 Leeds Road

Selby

YO8 4HX

Tel: 01757 706 040

Helen Kennedy Foundation Article 26 Bursaries

Offers information on available bursaries at participating universities to asylum seekers and

dependants of asylum seekers. Eligibility depends on the criteria of each Article 26 Bursary. You

must apply through UCAS and be offered a place on a degree programme at a university/ies offering

bursaries.

www.article26.hkf.org.uk/student-bursaries

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Lawrence Atwell’s Charity

Open to refugees, asylum seekers, UK citizens and others who have been ordinarily resident in the UK for three years prior to the start of their course who are aged between 16 and 26. Also available are grants towards vocational training, including NVQ Level 3, BTEC National Diplomas and City & Guilds courses.

www.theskinnerscompany.org.uk/grants-and-trusts/lawrence-atwells-charity/

National Zakat Foundation

Assistance available to refugees, the homeless, widows, orphans and those who have no other forms

of assistance available to them. Provides eligible recipients with help such as emergency

accommodation, food vouchers, furniture items, clothing, counselling services and essential travel

costs. You must reside in the UK.

www.nzf.org.uk/Apply

Praxis

Offers the Rayne Fellowship for refugees with a big idea. Up to £15,000 available to be spent on

personal development, further training or education, resources, expert advice, one-to-one mentoring

or attending networking events.

www.praxis.org.uk/creating-sustainable-communities-page-52.html

The Prince’s Trust

Awards are aimed at disadvantaged young people aged between 14 and 25 years to enable them to

develop skills and confidence to get into education, training or employment. Refugees, asylum

seekers and other young people aged between 14-25 years are eligible in London and the South East

area and Scotland. Funding can cover things such as equipment/tools for a qualification, course fees,

interview clothes, licence fees, childcare costs for single parents, and transport to a new job until

first pay cheque.

www.princes-trust.org.uk

Prisoners of Conscience Appeal Fund

Grants aimed at individuals who have suffered persecution for their conscientiously-held beliefs that

come within the organisation’s definition of a prisoner of conscience. Two types of grant are

available: Relief and Rehabilitation Grants (including Family Reunion Grants), and Bursary Grants for

postgraduate study.

www.prisonersofconscience.org

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Refugees into Jobs

Employment service aims to provide information, advice, guidance and support to refugees looking to

access training, volunteering and employment opportunities Available to refugees based in Greater

London. Special programmes available to those refugees with a background in teaching and refugee

health professionals.

www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/what_we_do/refugee_services/refugees_into_jobs

The Schwab and Westheimer Trusts

Educational funding in the form of grants to young asylum seekers and refugees where alternative

sources of funding are inadequate. To be eligible they should be below 28 years of age and must be in

education or applying for educational support.

www.schwabwestheimertrust.org.uk

Sidney Perry Foundation

The Foundation primarily helps first degree students with grants that are intended to be supplementary where the majority of funding is obtained elsewhere. Available to refugees, asylum seekers and others under the age of 35 unless there are exceptional circumstances. Deadline for 2015/2016 has now passed.

www.the-sidney-perry-foundation.co.uk/what-we-do/

Sir William Boreman’s Foundation

Grants to cover living expenses in order to allow refugees and others under the age of 25 to continue their education or training. Only available to residents of the London Borough of Greenwich or Lewisham.

www.thedrapers.co.uk/Charities/Grant-making-trusts/Sir-William-Boremans-Foundation.aspx

Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS)

Financial support to eligible students doing a course of higher education in the UK. Open to refugees

and asylum seekers if they meet certain requirements including residency in Scotland.

www.saas.gov.uk

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United Westminster Almshouses Foundation

Annual bursaries to students who reside in Westminster and who wish to pursue courses of study or

training. Open to refugees and UK citizens wishing to undertake undergraduate degrees, training,

apprenticeships, re-training, short courses that are essential to employment, and in some cases,

post-graduate degrees.

www.westminsteralmshouses.com

Walcot Foundation

Funding includes costs for a first degree or a first vocational (work related) qualification, helping those

out of work take a further education or vocational training course that has a strong likelihood of

leading to work, and expenses associated with gaining work experience. Must be living in Lambeth for

at least one year, on low income and under the age of 30. Refugees, asylum seekers and others are

eligible with additional specified criteria.

www.walcotfoundation.org.uk

The Windle Trust International

Scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate study in Africa and the UK. Provides postgraduate

scholarship opportunities in UK universities to refugees, and people who have been internally

displaced or otherwise affected by conflict. Applicants should be from the countries of East, Central

or the Horn of Africa and be resident in Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, Egypt or Ethiopia. Trust also provides

an undergraduate scholarship programme for refugees studying at local universities in Sudan.

Undergraduate scholarship applicants should usually be under 30 years old.

www.windle.org.uk

The University of Sussex

A new scholarship to support 50 Syrian refugees to prepare for university study has been established

by the University of Sussex. Each scholarship is worth up to £10,000 per student and will cover the

full course tuition fees together with £100 per week contribution towards living costs. The Sussex

Refugee Scholarship will enable Syrians to take an intensive English language course in preparation

for university study. The scholarship will be open to Syrian nationals aged 18 to 25 who are - or who

will be - in the UK under the Government's Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation Scheme ('SVPRS').

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/broadcast/read/32160

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University of East London (UEL)

UEL are offering full-time masters scholarships, consisting of a full tuition fee waiver to eligible Syrian

nationals in areas including engineering, psychology, law and refugee studies. Applicants must have

humanitarian protection status afforded by the UK government/hold refugee status on or after 1

January 2015. Applicants should hold the equivalent of a UK 2:2 undergraduate degree must meet

compliance/English language requirements.

https://www.uel.ac.uk/International/Scholarships-for-Syrian-students-2016

SOAS

SOAS is offering scholarships for undergrad and post-graduate courses for 2016/2017 with a full

tuition fee waiver. Applicants must be resident in the UK and must provide a letter from the UK

Government confirming refugee status/humanitarian status in the UK. Additional selection criteria

apply.

https://www.soas.ac.uk/registry/scholarships/soas-refugee-scholarships---201617.html

University of Warwick

Warwick are pleased to offer a range of new undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to support

refugee students in the UK. Each scholarship will have its own eligibility criteria and details of how to

apply.

https://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/academicoffice/gsp/scholarship/typesoffunding/scholarshipsforrefugees/

The University of York

The University of York is offering a package of initiatives worth up to £500,000, over three years, to

help refugees who are escaping the worsening humanitarian crisis in Syria, North Africa and the

Middle East. The package includes the introduction of scholarships for refugee students; offering

scholar rescue status to refugee academics; and developing a series of public events in partnership

with York Minster and other city of York partners to raise awareness of the complex

issues underlying the current refugee crisis.

https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2015/refugee-crisis-initiatives/ http://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/fees-funding/scholarships/

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The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh will offer up to 3 postgraduate scholarships for students from Syria

studying a one-year Master’s degree programme for the 2016/2017 session. Each scholarship covers

the full tuition fee as well as a stipend of £14,000 and is tenable for one academic year.The

scholarships will be awarded to students of Syrian nationality who hold the humanitarian

protection/refugee status as granted by the UK government. Applications from Syrian students still

living in Syria as well as those who have been forced to flee Syria and have sought refuge in the

surrounding region are also welcome. Applicants should already have been offered a place on a full-

time postgraduate one-year Masters programme of study at the University of Edinburgh and should

have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so.

http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate/international/region/syria

The University of Salford

Students with humanitarian protection/refugee status can apply to the university’s Article 26

Scholarship if they have pre-secured a place at the university. Eligibility criteria apply.

http://www.askus.salford.ac.uk/page/sanctuaryseeker

The University of Sheffield

The university will offer scholarships for students who have sought asylum in the UK, so they can

succeed in higher education. The scholarships cover the cost of tuition and provide a £9,840 award to

support living costs for each year of study. The scholarships will be available for students studying

undergraduate degrees or postgraduate masters courses. Awards are discretionary. Applicants must

have secured an offer at the university prior to applying.

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/finance/asylumseeker_scholarship

Goldsmiths, University of London

Goldsmiths are offering £140,000 towards a total of six new scholarships for refugees and asylum

seekers (three undergraduate scholarships and three post-graduate scholarships). Under the funding,

the full-time teaching and accommodation fees will be waived. Students will also receive maintenance

bursaries of up to £10,000 a year – marking a significant increase in Goldsmith’s funding for those

affected by events in the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

http://www.gold.ac.uk/news/refugee-and-asylum-seeker-scholarships/

http://www.gold.ac.uk/ug/fees-funding/

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WOMEN

Altrusa Careers Trust

Open to women in the UK who wish to improve their career prospects or are in the process of

training, who are permanently residing in the UK or Ireland. Applicants must already be on a course,

or have an offer of a place. PhD applicants are NOT eligible.

www.altrusacareerstrust.org.uk/

British Federation of Women Graduates

For all scholarships, applicants must be doing research towards a doctoral degree (PhD, DPhil, DMus

etc.), and must be registered for their doctorate at a UK university.

www.bfwg.org.uk/bfwg/index.php/scholarships/eligibility

Funds for Women Graduates

Foundation Grants for postgraduate doctoral level e.g. PhD or DPhil to help women graduates with

their living expenses (not fees) while registered for study or research at an approved institution or

higher education in the UK. A grant will only be given for the final year of a PhD or DPhil. Fellowship

grant and one-off emergency grants are also available. Women graduates from UK/EU and overseas

are eligible.

www.ffwg.org.uk/home.html

Futures for Women

Provides interest-free loan to women of all ages seeking to improve their career prospects by

undertaking further education and training. Available to refugees and others that have been resident

in the UK for three years or more.

www.futuresforwomen.org.uk/

The Hegg-Hoffet Fund

Applicants must be women graduates (and in special cases tertiary women students) who have been

displaced as a result of war, political upheaval or other serious emergencies. Short term grants for

refresher courses are available. Fellowships are open to women PhD candidates only; they can be

offered for the second and subsequent years of a doctoral programme.

www.graduatewomen.org/what-we-do/grants-fellowships/hegg-hoffet/grant-application/

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The Inderpal Rahal Memorial Trust

Trust offers one or two awards of £2000 towards undertaking or pursuing Bar or solicitors' exams, pupillage, solicitors' training, or other legal placement or research in the UK or abroad. Candidates must be women from an immigrant or refugee background.

Email: irmt@gclaw.co.uk to obtain an application form

Tel: 020 7993 7600

Reid Trust

Awards to women who wish to undertake further training, education or research in the United

Kingdom. Open to women who have been educated in Britain at secondary or tertiary level, or both.

Applicants do not need to have been born in Britain.

www.reidtrust.org.uk

MASTERS/PhD/POST DOCTORAL STUDENTS

The Airey Neave Trust

Research fellowships available for research funding into personal freedom under the law of any nation

in the world. Fellows of established university departments are invited to submit applications for Trust

Research Fellowships on any topic which falls within the definition of helping to protect and/or

enhance personal freedom under the rule of democratic law, either national or international.

www.aireyneavetrust.org.uk

Biochemical Society

Grants for Molecular Biosciences Postgraduate students to support research and travel to attend

scientific conferences.

www.biochemistry.org/Grants.aspx The British Academy

Research grants and funding in the Humanities and Social Sciences for scholars at postdoctoral level

http://www.britac.ac.uk/funding

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The Daphne Jackson Trust

Part-time, paid fellowships awarded to science, engineering, technology or mathematics graduates and post-graduates who have taken a career break of two or more years for family, caring or health reasons. To be eligible you must have at least 3 years in research prior to career break and/or a PhD qualification is required and must be resident in the UK with the right to remain indefinitely and a good command of English.

www.daphnejackson.org/

Diabetes UK

Funding for research-training opportunities in the form of PhD studentships and research fellowships to support clinicians, scientists and other medical-related health professionals at different stages in their careers. Applicants must hold an established NHS, academic or research post and be in receipt of a salary for the duration of the award.

www.diabetes.org.uk/Research/For-researchers/Apply-for-a-grant/

The Leverhulme Trust

Grants for research fellowships for experienced researchers, Early Career Fellowships for post-

doctoral researchers, research grants, visiting professorships for distinguished academics based

overseas to spend up to twelve months at a UK university and International Academic Fellowships.

Available to those who reside in the UK.

www.leverhulme.ac.uk

Panasonic Trust (administered by The Royal Academy of Engineering)

Provides support for part-time awards for Masters’ degree and full-time Masters’ degree Fellowships

in a range of engineering subjects. Part-time awards available to EU citizens or those who have UK

permanent residence status. Full-time Fellowships for UK citizens. The deadline for 2016 applications

has passed.

www.panasonictrust.net/

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Royal Academy of Engineering

Provides a variety of study bursaries and research fellowships. Deadlines and eligibility criteria vary.

Open to any UK student who fulfils the criteria. There are no residency or nationality requirements

but the post must be held in the UK.

www.raeng.org.uk/grants-and-prizes

The Royal Society

Range of post-doctoral research funding grant schemes to support the UK scientific community and

foster collaboration between UK based and overseas scientists but does not provide funding to

Masters or PhD students. Open to UK/EEA national or a non-EEA national with other specified

eligibility criteria depending on scheme.

royalsociety.org/grants/

SPECIFIC PROFESSIONS and DISCIPLINES Architecture

The Royal Institute of British Architecture (RIBA)

A number of funding schemes to support current Part 1 and Part 2 students. Also funding for graduates

undertaking practical experience or further research opportunities including financial hardship funds

for students, postgraduate scholarships and travel and research scholarships and bursary are

available. Open to any student of architecture in the UK and other specified eligibility criteria apply

depending on scheme.

www.architecture.com/RIBA/Becomeanarchitect/Fundingyoureducation/Studentfunding/RIBAfun

dingschemes.aspx

Aviation

Royal Aeronautical Society

Awards include Centennial Scholarships for postgraduate study, BAG Scholarships that provide a

contribution to tuition fees for students studying courses relating to air transport management and

aviation and an MSc Aerospace Bursary scheme. Open to applications from overseas as well as UK

Members of the Royal Aeronautical Society.

www.aerosociety.com/Careers-Education/centennial

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Natural and social sciences

The Biosocial Society Bursary Scheme

Provides grants for research and presentations to help Master’s and PhD students conduct research

into the natural and social sciences. Applicants must be a member of the Society at the time of

application, and must be concurrently enrolled on a postgraduate research degree (doctoral or

research Master’s) at a recognised university. There is no restriction as to the applicant’s nationality

or residence status.

www.biosocsoc.org/bursaries

Deadline: April 15/October 14, 2016

Engineering

Institute of Engineering and Technology

Offers Diamond, Undergraduate and Postgraduate engineering scholarships. IET scholarships are

available to UK residents fulfilling certain criteria. Also offers a number of awards to MSc, PhD and

mature students, and engineers at the early stage of their careers, for ‘notable academic

achievement.’

www.theiet.org/membership/awards/

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Royal Academy of Engineering

Newton Research Collaboration Programme

Funding supporting one/two-way research exchanges based on a jointly agreed research project.

Available to researchers of a post-doctoral level or above from Turkey, Brazil, Malaysia, Mexico, South

Africa, Thailand and Vietnam.

www.raeng.org.uk/grants-and-prizes/international-research-and-collaborations/newton-fund-

programmes/newton-research-collaboration-programme

Environmental Sciences

John Spedan Lewis Foundation

Considers applications for funding in categories of horticulture, ornithology, entomology, environmental education and conservation. Donations range from £500 to £7,000 and the Trustees meet twice a year, usually in June and November.

www.johnlewispartnership.co.uk/csr/our-communities/our-foundations-and-trusts/john-spedan-

lewis-foundation.html

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The Leathersellers’ Company

Grants to British applicants with priority to exceptional students from the Greater London area.

Preference is given to Engineering students and other professions connected with the leather trade.

Applicants must have an unconditional offer or already be enrolled on a full-time degree course at a

UK University at the time of application.

www.leathersellers.co.uk/content.php?pid=65

Medical students/ Doctors and Medical Research

BMA Charities Trust Fund

Grants to medical doctors and their dependents in times of financial crisis including grants for including assistance to refugee and asylum-seeking doctors towards taking the PLAB exams and GMC registration.

bma.org.uk

Rosetrees Trust

Part funding for medical researchers doing PhD studentships, MBPhD studentships and Clinical

Fellows. Trust offer support for post-doctoral research and PhD extensions (awarded specifically for

students that received funding from Rosetrees during their PhD). Open to all UK students who fulfil

the criteria.

www.rosetreestrust.co.uk/funding-researchers/

Refugee Support Network Westheimer Health and Social Care Scholarship

Scholarship funded by the Schwabb and Westheimer Trust to help young asylum seekers pursue higher education in social care, medicine, nursing or related professions. Eligible candidates are asylum seekers or dependants of asylum seekers, under 28 years old, wish to pursue education in social care, medicine, nursing or related professions and have applied to a UK university through UCAS

refugeesupportnetwork.org/blog/westheimer-scholarship

Cancer Research UK

Grants for research in any aspect of the study of cancer. Also offer a number of PhD scholarships. Deadlines and criteria differ for different grants/fellowships and bursaries.

www.cancerresearchuk.org/science/funding

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Academy of Medical Sciences

Newton International Fellowship Scheme

Scheme for postdoctoral researchers at an early career stage, from any country outside the UK to

work at a UK research institution for 2 years. Research fields include Clinical and patient-orientated

research. Available to those from Turkey, China, India, Brazil, Mexico and South Africa.

http://www.acmedsci.ac.uk/newton-international

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Daniel Turnberg Scheme

Offers the opportunity for biomedical researchers from the UK, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel or the

Palestine territories to visit a research institution of their choice in the UK, and for those from the UK

to visit a research institution of their choice in the Middle East.

http://www.acmedsci.ac.uk/grants-and-schemes/grant-schemes/daniel-turnberg-travel-

fellowship/

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Teaching

All Saints Educational Trust

Grants are for teachers or those intending to become teachers and students in Religious Studies, Home

Economics and related subjects. Applicants from UK/EU and overseas. Deadline for 2016 applications

has passed.

www.aset.org.uk

Occupational and environmental health

The Colt Foundation

Funding for PhD fellowships in the fields of occupational and environmental health and MSc students

and nurses in area of Occupational Hygiene and Health. Open to UK/EU and overseas applicants.

www.coltfoundation.org.uk/

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Islamic Studies

Barakat Trust

Scholarships and grants to applicants worldwide in the fields of Islamic Art History, Architecture, and

Archaeology. Support is given for a diverse range of projects, programmes and studies. They include

scholarships and grants for post-graduate and post-doctoral study and research scholarships.

Exhibitions, lectures, conferences, archaeological excavations, conservation projects, surveys and

documentation, travel grants and scholarly publications are also supported.

www.barakat.org