Martingale Scholarship in UK

Martingale Scholarship applications for 2027 are now open!

Through fully funded scholarships and access to a community of pioneering leaders, Martingale Foundation enables and nurtures talented individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds to thrive within world-leading postgraduate research.

The foundation offers selected Master's and PhD programmes in a range of subject areas at our partner universities. Each partner university has made significant commitments to the programme to provide scholars with a world-class experience. 

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

• academic transcript,

• evidence of financial need, and

• two referees.

To be considered for the Martingale Foundation Scholarship 2027, you must:

• Be from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Be talented students who are passionate about research and want to continue their studies at the master's or PhD level.

• Have the academic potential and motivation to undertake postgraduate research.

• Have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a First or Upper-Second Class (or equivalent) in your most recent taught degree in a relevant subject.

• Be eligible to commence a Master's or PhD degree at a UK university from September 2027.

• Qualify for Home Fee status at our partner universities.

• Have been to school in the UK or Ireland for at least three years between the ages of 11 and 18; or if not, for at least seven years between the ages of 4 and 18.

• Have completed your GCSEs or equivalent at a state-funded school, or received a scholarship or bursary covering at least 90% of fees to attend a fee-paying school or college.

• Have faced or are facing financial barriers, including having a household income of £45,000 or under.

Martingale Scholarship provides crucial support through:

• A fully-funded scholarship to pursue a Masters or PhD at one of our partner universities.

• All tuition fees and research expenses, including a tax-free stipend set according to the Living Wage Foundation.

• Tailored university application support that covers the application process for each university.

• A comprehensive professional development programme that includes leadership training and connections with top academic and industry professionals.

• Membership of a prestigious research community.

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  Click the button below to go to the Martingale Foundation website.

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  You will need to complete the online application form.

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  If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview, where you will meet with academic representatives and a Martingale representative.

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  If successful, Qualified Candidates will then apply directly to one or more partner universities for an eligible course.

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  For Masters Scholarships: If you receive an offer from one or more eligible courses, you will be invited to submit your university and course preferences to Martingale. 

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  For PhD Scholarships: Universities will make offers of Martingale PhD places directly to Qualified Candidates at their discretion, from the pool of candidates who have applied to them.