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The Wolfson Foundation seek to support excellence through the Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in Humanities for international students at University of Oxford
In accordance with its longstanding support for higher education and commitment to the humanities, the Foundation is launching a pilot funding programme of postgraduate scholarships in the humanities for entry in 2014/2015. The timing reflects the Foundation’s concerns about funding for the humanities and the potential impact of increased undergraduate debt on postgraduate studies.
Scholarship Name: Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in Humanities
Brief description
2014 Doctoral (DPhil) research Scholarships in Humanities for students of all nationality to study in one of nine selected Universities including University of Oxford, UK
Accepted Subject Areas?
The Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships will fund doctoral research in three disciplines that align closely with the Foundation’s interests: history, literature and languages.
Scholarship Offered Since: Not Specified
By what Criteria is Selection Made?
Students should have an outstanding academic record; usually a first class honours degree at undergraduate level and a Master’s degree from a recognised university in a cognate field of study to their proposed doctoral research.
Who is qualified to apply?
Candidates should be applying to start a new doctoral course at Oxford.
Please ensure you meet the requirements for entry to your course, including English language requirements.
The Scholarships are available in three disciplines that align closely with the Foundation’s interests: history, literature and languages. The Scholarships are available for doctoral research only and will be paid over three years. For full-time students, it is expected that students complete their doctorate in three years.
How Many Scholarships are available? 6 Scholarships will be awarded
What are the benefits?
100% of university and college fees, a grant for living costs (£15,000 per year) and a grant to help with research and training costs. The continuation of your scholarship each year is subject to an annual renewal process based upon satisfactory academic progress.
Duration of Scholarship: Period of fee liability
Eligible Countries
The scheme is open to all nationalities including African countries. Applicants should be intending to return to their country of ordinary residence following their studies.
To be taken at (country): University of Oxford, UK
Application Deadline: 24 January 2014
Offered annually? Yes
How to Apply
Candidates should apply for graduate study by Application Deadline. There is no separate application process for the Scholarships: eligible candidates are automatically considered.
Sponsors
Wolfson Foundation UK: The Wolfson Foundation is a charity that awards grants to support and promote excellence in the fields of science and medicine, health, education, and the arts and humanities.
How can I get more information?
If you need more Information about this scholarship, kindly visit the Scholarship Webpage
The Wolfson Foundation seek to support excellence through the Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in Humanities for international students at University of Oxford
In accordance with its longstanding support for higher education and commitment to the humanities, the Foundation is launching a pilot funding programme of postgraduate scholarships in the humanities for entry in 2014/2015. The timing reflects the Foundation’s concerns about funding for the humanities and the potential impact of increased undergraduate debt on postgraduate studies.
Scholarship Name: Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in Humanities
Brief description
2014 Doctoral (DPhil) research Scholarships in Humanities for students of all nationality to study in one of nine selected Universities including University of Oxford, UK
Accepted Subject Areas?
The Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships will fund doctoral research in three disciplines that align closely with the Foundation’s interests: history, literature and languages.
Scholarship Offered Since: Not Specified
By what Criteria is Selection Made?
Students should have an outstanding academic record; usually a first class honours degree at undergraduate level and a Master’s degree from a recognised university in a cognate field of study to their proposed doctoral research.
Who is qualified to apply?
Candidates should be applying to start a new doctoral course at Oxford.
Please ensure you meet the requirements for entry to your course, including English language requirements.
The Scholarships are available in three disciplines that align closely with the Foundation’s interests: history, literature and languages. The Scholarships are available for doctoral research only and will be paid over three years. For full-time students, it is expected that students complete their doctorate in three years.
How Many Scholarships are available? 6 Scholarships will be awarded
What are the benefits?
100% of university and college fees, a grant for living costs (£15,000 per year) and a grant to help with research and training costs. The continuation of your scholarship each year is subject to an annual renewal process based upon satisfactory academic progress.
Duration of Scholarship: Period of fee liability
Eligible Countries
The scheme is open to all nationalities including African countries. Applicants should be intending to return to their country of ordinary residence following their studies.
To be taken at (country): University of Oxford, UK
Application Deadline: 24 January 2014
Offered annually? Yes
How to Apply
Candidates should apply for graduate study by Application Deadline. There is no separate application process for the Scholarships: eligible candidates are automatically considered.
Sponsors
Wolfson Foundation UK: The Wolfson Foundation is a charity that awards grants to support and promote excellence in the fields of science and medicine, health, education, and the arts and humanities.
How can I get more information?
If you need more Information about this scholarship, kindly visit the Scholarship Webpage