The Royal Historical Society is providing 5,000 pound scholarships to those in an underrepresented background pursuing a history masters degree!
The RHS has been providing these scholarships since 2022 to help those from different backgrounds to pursue higher education where the main focus is history. This means the scholarship is also applicable to related degrees like Classics. This is in hopes of getting all those who wish to study history the opportunity to in a supportive environment. The 5,000 pounds can be used in any way the student chooses.
Eligibility Requirements:
- be accepted with a conditional or unconditional offers on a UK or Irish masters course
- have any undergraduate degree from a UK or Irish university
- have received a bursary during their undergraduate degree
Meet one or more of the following criteria:
- eligible for free school meals
- first in their family to obtain a degree
- be an asylum seeker
- be from an ethnic minority
- have spent time in care
- had carer responsibilities
- have a disability
Application Process
1. Stage One: This stage confirms your eligibility
2. Stage Two: This stage allows you to make your case to RHS and describe why you want to receive the scholarship and what research plans you have during your degree
Apply:
Deadline: Stage One closes June 6th, 2025