School of Politics and International Relations

Scholarships available for MA and PhD study

School of Politics and International Relations MA Scholarship 2021/22 

The School of Politics and International Relations is delighted to announce the availability of five scholarship opportunities to study on one of our MA programmes for the 2021/22 academic year. 

The scholarships are £2,000 (each) for a maximum of one year. The scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis, with applications being ranked by a school panel, whose judgement is final. 

Eligibility criteria

The scholarships aim to support students from a diverse range of backgrounds. Applicants need to satisfy one of the following criteria:

  • Have attended a Sutton Trust Summer School 
  • Were in receipt of a 16-19 bursary 
  • Are in receipt of a means-tested welfare benefit 

Additional eligibility criteria: 

  • Postgraduate taught students, holding an offer to study full-time (new applicants only)
  • Meet the residency requirements for a ‘home’ student and be liable for the relevant home fee 
  • Not be receiving external sponsorship for your course - for example from industry/employers (University Core bursaries and Government grants do not affect your eligibility)

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 6 August 2021. Apply for a scholarship

School of Politics and International Relations PhD Scholarship 2021/22 

We are now accepting applications for two PhD Scholarships for prospective students commencing a PhD (full-time) in the School of Politics and International Relations during the 2021/22 academic year.  

The scholarships awarded are £5,000 per year for a maximum of three years (contingent on maintaining satisfactory academic progress). These awards will be offered on a competitive basis, with applications being ranked by a school panel, whose judgement is final. 

Eligibility criteria 

  • Prospective postgraduate research students, holding an offer to study full-time (new applicants only) 
  • Meet the residency requirements for a ‘home’ student and be liable for the relevant home fee

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 6 August 2021. Apply for scholarship

Equal opportunities

The School of Politics and International Relations values equality, diversity and inclusion. As a holder of an Athena Swan Award, we are committed to offering equal treatment and opportunities to our student body. We welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in the sector and at University of Nottingham including but, not exclusive, to women, disabled and neurodiverse people, LGBTQ+ people, and people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds.

Further information

Informal enquiries may be addressed to spirsupport@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. 

Posted on Monday 12th July 2021

School of Politics and International Relations

Law and Social Sciences building
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham, NG7 2RD

Contact us