School of Classics Widening Access PhD Scholarship2022 entry

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The School of Classics would like to offer a scholarship to a 2022 entrant postgraduate research (PhD) Classics student for the duration of their three year course, with the aim of widening access to students from groups traditionally excluded or under-represented in academia.

Further details about PhD programmes in Classics can be found on the School of Classics webpage. You can also contact the School or your prospective supervisor for more information.

• Eligibility

  Geographical criteria

  We may give preference to applicants from Developing economies as defined by the United Nations - Table C of this document.

  Domicile for fee status

  No restrictions

  Level of study

  Postgraduate research (PhD only)

  Year of entry

  Entrants in 2022

  Subjects

  School of Classics

  Schools

  School of Classics

  Additional criteria

  In making decisions about the award of the scholarship, we will give consideration to a variety of criteria, including, but not limited to the following:

  • We may give preference to applicants who self-identify as members of excluded or under-represented minorities.
  • We may give preference to applicants who are historically underrepresented in classics (students from ethnic minorities, students with disabilities, students who are the first in their family to attend university).
  • We may give preference to applicants from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • We may give preference to applicants who can demonstrate a household income of less than £34,000.

  You may want to say how your application relates to these criteria, and/or to give other arguments in support of your application.

• What does it cover?

  Duration of award

  3 years

  Value of award (per year)

  • Full tuition fees
  • Up to £18,000 per annum, consisting of maintenance and (if applicable) NHS surcharge, one return flight per year and visa costs.

  Tuition or maintenance award?

  Tuition and Maintenance

  Number of awards available

  1

• How to apply

  This scholarship is available for application through the Scholarships and Funding catalogue.

  Postgraduate Research Applicants

  • After you have applied for your chosen Postgraduate Research course, you will receive an email within 1 to 4 working days with instructions on how to access the catalogue.
  • If you are a current student at St Andrews, you can access Scholarships and Funding through MySaint. However, you should wait until after you have applied for your intended postgraduate programme before doing so, to ensure that the scholarship application is linked to that course.

  As part of the application, you must upload a personal statement explaining why you think you should be awarded the scholarship and evidence of how you meet the eligibility criteria (up to 500 words).

  When do applications open?

  September 2021

  Scholarship application deadline

  31 January 2022

  At what stage of my course application can I apply for this scholarship?

  Please 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.

  When will I hear if my application has been successful?

  The outcome of your scholarship application will be available on "View my applications" in Scholarships and Funding by May 2022.