SCHOLARSHIP: University of Strathclyde Diamond Jubilee, UK International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Ph.D Students

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Scholarship details:

• Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
• Study Abroad: Study in UK 
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships 
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Reward: Full Scholarship
• No IELTS Required 

Scholarship eligibility requirements:

To be considered for the University of Strathclyde Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarship, you must note the following:

• For doctoral study, we are seeking candidates with an excellent academic record which should comprise of a First-Class undergraduate degree (or equivalent); and/or a relevant Masters degree with Merit/Distinction, and/or evidence of equivalent achievement.
• Students with an Upper Second-Class degree, or equivalent and a Masters, with an outstanding proposal, may also apply.
• Candidates must demonstrate strong research potential – evidenced in their research proposal and a clear fit between their research interests and the research strengths of one of the Departments and/or subject areas in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Applicants must be in receipt of an academic offer of a place by 11 April 2025 closing date, therefore early application is advisable.
• If an offer is not in place the candidate must demonstrate that they have discussed their research with a potential supervisor by submitting a supervisor support letter to their online application
• Please note that part time study is only available to Home students

Scholarship Application Guidelines:

To apply for the University of Strathclyde Diamond Jubilee Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should follow the steps below;

• Step 1 – view available research subjects and identify the area in which you want to study
• Step 2 – once you’ve found the subject you’re interested in, review the supervisors list on that page and each academic’s profile
• Step 3 – contact the relevant supervisor to discuss your intended research topic.  Email addresses are available on the supervisor’s staff profile page
• Step 4 – the supervisor will advise on the suitability of the subject matter and recommend whether to submit a formal application.

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• 1500-word research proposal – the elements we expect to see in a proposal are: Title, Research question(s), Research context, Research methods and Preparedness. References are not counted within the word count.
• A 2-page CV, including your academic achievements and any professional experience
• All academic transcripts & certificates to date
• 2 Academic reference letters
• IELTS Academic – minimum overall band score of 6.5 or 7.0 (please refer to individual programme regarding minimum requirement), taken within 2 years prior to commencing PhD study or equivalent, if English is not your first language

Scholarship Benefits:

• The Strathclyde Diamond Jubilee Scholarship will cover full tuition fees for all selected candidates.
• The award will apply for each year of study, up to a maximum of 3 years for full-time study and 6 years for part-time study (please note that part-time study is only available for Home/RUK students).  

CLICK HERE TO APPLY