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The 2026-27 information will be added here in due course, but in the meantime you can check the 2025-26 details here!

The MacDowell Bursary is worth £1,000 p.a. and is available to the following categories of student:

1. Master’s students in Classics who intend to continue their studies at the University of Glasgow through a PhD.
2. Current PhD students who are continuing their PhD research in Classics at the University of Glasgow.
3. Students wishing to begin a PhD in Classics at the University of Glasgow after having completed their Master’s degree at another university.

The award will be made according to the following criteria:

A. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds or experiencing financial hardship.
B. Student performance as evidenced through grades.
C. Originality and solidity of research proposal.

To apply, students in categories 1 and 3 above should apply for a PhD place in Classics at the University of Glasgow by 30 April 2026 AND submit documentation supporting any relevant information under criterion A by the same date (by email to the Head of Classics, Professor Andrew Morrison Andrew.Morrison@glasgow.ac.uk ).
Students in category 2 (i.e. current UofG Classics PhD students) should submit information under criterion A (via email to Andrew.Morrison@glasgow.ac.uk) and a 500-word research proposal (criterion C) by 30 April 2026.

Interested applicants are advised to contact Andrew Morrison andrew.morrison@glasgow.ac.uk in the first instance to discuss the most suitable supervisory team and their planned research proposal.

This scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has already accepted a place on the MSc/MA Reparatory Justice programme offered jointly by the Universities of Glasgow and the West Indies, and who is not otherwise in receipt of funding. Applications are particularly welcomed from applicants from the Caribbean and African diasporas.

The Terms and Conditions are:

1. The scholarship shall be awarded to a student who has already accepted the offer to undertake study on the Universities of Glasgow/West Indies MSc/MA Reparatory Justice programme by the scholarship application deadline of MONDAY 20 JULY 2026.
2. The scholarship may be awarded to a UK, Caribbean, EU or International student.
3. Applicants must meet the programme's entry criteria: normally a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a cognate subject area. In exceptional circumstances consideration may be given to applicants who have the equivalent of a 2:1 undergraduate degree in the form of relevant professional experience in the field.
4. Students already in receipt of an award which covers the full cost of the fees for the programme will not be eligible to apply.
5. The scholarship will be used in the first instance towards fees. If the successful applicant chooses to use personal finances to cover the cost of fees, then the scholarship may be used as a stipend.
6. The scholarship shall consist of an award equivalent to the programme fees for UK/Caribbean students (£11,250 in 2025-26), to be paid in a single instalment at the commencement of the academic year for which the award is made.
7. The award shall be made primarily on the basis of academic merit and motivation. Weight may also being given to the level of financial need where this is possible to evidence.
8. The award shall be made by the Chair in Scottish History and/or the Chair’s nominees.
9. It is a condition of the award that the award-holder shall undertake their dissertation in the field of Scottish Slavery Studies. The award-holder will also be encouraged to take any courses which the programme offers in Scottish Slavery Studies, and in general to pursue all opportunities the programme provides for engagement with Scottish Slavery Studies.

Applicants should submit the following:

• the full application submitted to the MSc/MA Reparatory Justice programme, including current CV and two academic references
• evidence of acceptance of the offer to undertake postgraduate study on this programme
• a personal statement of no more than 500 words setting out the applicant’s research interests in Scottish Slavery Studies, and a proposed MSc/MA dissertation topic in that field

Applications should be sent by the deadline of MONDAY 20 JULY 2026 via e-mail to humanities-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk AND to the co-Head of the Scottish History Area, Dr Martin MacGregor: Martin.MacGregor@glasgow.ac.uk. Please include ‘Annie Dunlop Postgraduate Scholarship in Scottish Slavery Studies’ in the subject line.

This scholarship shall be awarded annually to a student who has already accepted a place to study Scottish History within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow at postgraduate level in academic session 2026-27, and who is not otherwise in receipt of funding. 

The terms and conditions are as follows:

1. The scholarship shall be awarded to a student who has already accepted the offer to undertake study for EITHER the taught postgraduate degree of MSc in Scottish History, OR the research degree of PhD or MPhil or MRes in Scottish History, within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow.
2. Students already in receipt of an award which covers the full cost of the fees for the degree concerned will not be eligible to apply.
3. An application for this scholarship will also be considered as a full and valid application for the Edna Stark Postgraduate Scholarship in Scottish History. Both scholarships can be held simultaneously.
4. The scholarship will be used in the first instance towards fees. If the student uses personal finances to cover the cost of fees, then the scholarship can be used as a stipend.
5. The scholarship shall consist of a sum of approximately £2,000, to be paid in a single instalment at the commencement of the academic year for which the award is made.
6. The scholarship may be awarded to a Home or International student.
7. The scholarship shall be made primarily on the basis of academic merit and motivation. Weight may also being given to the level of financial need where this is possible to evidence.
8. The award of the scholarship shall be made by the Chair in Scottish History and/or the Chair’s nominees.

Candidates wishing to apply should submit the following:

• the full applications they made for postgraduate study in Scottish History within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow, including current CV and two academic references 
• evidence of acceptance of the offer to undertake postgraduate study in Scottish History within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow
• a personal statement of no more than 500 words setting out the applicant’s research interests in Scottish History

Applications should be sent via e-mail to humanities-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk AND to the Head of the Scottish History Area, Dr Martin MacGregor: Martin.MacGregor@glasgow.ac.uk .  Please include 'Alexander Ogilvie Postgraduate Scholarship in Scottish History' in the subject line.

The deadline for submission for the award to be made for academic session 2026-27 is 20 July 2026.

This scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has already accepted a place to study Scottish History within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow at postgraduate level in academic session 2026-27, and who is not otherwise in receipt of funding. 

The terms and conditions are as follows:

1. The scholarship shall be awarded to a student who has already accepted the offer to undertake study for EITHER the taught postgraduate degree of MSc in Scottish History, OR the research degree of PhD or MPhil or MRes in Scottish History, within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow.
2. Students already in receipt of an award which covers the full cost of the fees for the degree concerned will not be eligible to apply.
3. An application for this scholarship will also be considered as a full and valid application for the Alexander Ogilvie Postgraduate Scholarship in Scottish History.  Both scholarships can be held simultaneously.
4. The scholarship will be used in the first instance towards fees. If the student uses personal finances to cover the cost of fees, then the scholarship can be used as a stipend.
5. The scholarship shall consist of a sum of approximately £1,500 to 2,000, to be paid in a single instalment at the commencement of the academic year for which the award is made.
6. The scholarship may be awarded to a Home or International student.
7. The scholarship shall be made primarily on the basis of academic merit and motivation. Weight may also being given to the level of financial need where this is possible to evidence.
8. The award of the scholarship shall be made by the Chair in Scottish History and/or the Chair’s nominees.

Candidates wishing to apply should submit the following:

• the full applications they made for postgraduate study in Scottish History within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow, including current CV and two academic references 
• evidence of acceptance of the offer to undertake postgraduate study in Scottish History within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow
• a personal statement of no more than 500 words setting out the applicant’s research interests in Scottish History

Applications should be sent via e-mail to humanities-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk AND to the Head of the Scottish History Area, Dr Martin MacGregor: Martin.MacGregor@glasgow.ac.uk .  Please include 'Edna Stark Postgraduate Scholarship in Scottish History' in the subject line.

The deadline for submission for the award to be made for academic session 2026-27 is 20 July 2026.

Full or partial fees-only studentships to students wishing to take the Masters or the PhD degree in American Studies.

Further details

The University of Glasgow is pleased to be offering scholarships for the MSc/MA Reparatory Justice programme delivered in partnership with the University of the West Indies. The scholarships are a 50% fee waiver (capped at £11,070) and are available to home, EU and international students. Applications are particularly welcomed from applicants from the Caribbean and African diasporas.

One scholarship will be available for September 2026 entry.

Further information