Katherine Hawley Scholarship - Apply Now

Applications are now being accepted for the Katherine Hawley PhD Scholarship.

The Katherine Hawley Scholarship was established in memory of Professor Katherine Hawley to support research students from underrepresented or financially disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing their doctoral degrees, particularly those who might otherwise struggle with the cost of studying at the University of St Andrews.

The scholarship was established in memory of Professor Katherine Hawley to support postgraduate research students from underrepresented or financially disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing their doctoral degrees, particularly those who might otherwise struggle with the cost of studying at the University of St Andrews.

The scholarship is open to applicants looking to start a doctoral (PhD) degree in the 2027-28 academic year in the Faculties of Arts and Divinity - including with the School of Modern Languages.

To be eligible, you must be domiciled in the UK with Home fee status, and meet at least one of the following criteria:

• You received a financial needs-based scholarship during your previous undergraduate or postgraduate taught degree;
• You attended university for your undergraduate degree through a widening participation scheme (e.g. Sutton Trust);
• You have previously spent a period of time in care (e.g. residential care, foster care, kinship care).

The scholarship will comprise a full tuition fee award and an annual stipend paid at a rate set by the University of St Andrews.

You can apply for the scholarship after you have submitted your application for a place at St Andrews. You do not need to wait until you have received an offer of a place before applying for the scholarship. See the scholarships catalogue for more information about the Katherine Hawley PhD Scholarship.

Research degrees with the School of Modern Languages

The School of Modern Languages at the University of St Andrews is one of the largest and most diverse of its kind in the UK.

The School has an exceptionally broad variety of research interests ranging from the medieval period to the present day and engages with literatures and cultures from around the world. It was ranked first in Scotland in the most recent UK national research assessment exercise - more than 80% of the School's research and impact was judged to be world-leading or internationally excellent. The School of Modern Languages is home to three research centres and one research institute and the annual Byre World programme brings together staff, students, and guests in events that share the School's research with the wider University and the public.

As a doctoral student in the School of Modern Languages you will be part of a vibrant interdisciplinary research community. You will work with academic supervisors who will provide you with subject expertise and guidance to help you plan and manage your research while the University's researcher development programmes give you the skills you need as an independent researcher.

Learn more about research degrees with the School of Modern Languages.