Funding opportunities at the University of Aberdeen for Postgraduate studies in History
DONALD WITHRINGTON POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN MODERN SCOTTISH HISTORY
An obituary of Donald Withrington (1931-2003) can be found here (AUR).
Applications are invited for the Donald Withrington Scholarship in Modern Scottish History, starting in october 2011 (academic year 2011–12).
The scholarship is open to candidates who satisfy the following conditions:
- Current or prospective postgraduate students in any aspect of post-Reformation Scottish History.
- Able to demonstrate outstanding academic potential and have achieved at least an upper second-class honours degree.
The scholarship is valued at £6000 per annum and contributes towards the cost of tuition fees and maintenance. The award is tenable for a maximum of 3 years. Further details about the criteria and conditions can be found here (Word)
How to apply
Prospective postgraduate students:
(1) Submit an application form for postgraduate study in History (the postgraduate application form can be downloaded from www.abdn.ac.uk/sras/word_docs/pgapp.doc). You must note ‘Donald Withrington Scholarship’ in section 2 of the form, at ‘Intended Source of Funding’. This must be submitted to Postgraduate Admissions, as noted on the form, not directly to the School.
(2) You will also need to submit an application form for the Donald Withrington Scholarship to the School (details can be found on the form), the application form can be downloaded here (Word).
Current postgraduate students:
Please submit an application form for the Donald Withrington Scholarship to the School (details can be found on the form), the application form can be downloaded here (Word).
The Closing Date for applications for the Scholarship in 2011 in now closed.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Marjory Harper (+44 (0)1224 272202; email: m.harper@abdn.ac.uk
The Centre for Early Modern Studies (CEMS) Bursary
The Centre for Early Modern Studies at the University of Aberdeen offers bursaries for postgraduate students in Early Modern Studies: www.abdn.ac.uk/cems/
The Historical Model Railway Society (HMRS) Bursary
The Historical Model Railway Society offers bursaries of up to £1,000 for students wishing to study any aspect of railway history through the Department of History at the University of Aberdeen. For further details please contact Dr Tony Heywood: t.heywood@abdn.ac.uk
Other Funding Opportunities
Please visit the College of Arts and Social Sciences graduate funding website.
The International Council for Canadian Studies offers Graduate Student Scholarships and further funding awards for doctoral research.