University of Southampton Black Futures Scholarship 2027

The Black Futures scholarship is intended to support talented Black and Mixed-Black heritage UK students who want to pursue a PhD at Southampton.

• Table of Content
• About University of Southampton
• University of Southampton Black Futures Scholarship PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Southampton Black Futures Scholarship PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Southampton Black Futures Scholarship PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of Southampton Black Futures Scholarship PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Southampton Black Futures Scholarship PhD Scholarship

• Full UK tuition fees, up to £21,805
• £1200 training and support grant each year

Requirements for University of Southampton Black Futures Scholarship PhD Scholarship Qualification

To get this scholarship you must:

• be a UK resident
• qualify for UK tuition fees
• have applied for a PhD project in one of our faculties

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You must also be from one of these backgrounds:

• Black or Black British - African
• Black or Black British - Caribbean
• Black or Black British - another Black background
• Mixed - White and Black Caribbean
• Mixed - White and Black African
• Mixed - Black African, Black Caribbean or another Black background

Application Deadline

How to Apply

This is a competitive process and not all applications will be successful. Due to the competitive nature of this scholarship we encourage you to apply early.

Before applying, you should read the guidance on How to Apply for a Research Degree.

1. Identify the PhD project you want to apply for

   You can choose from our current projects or create your own proposal.

2. Apply online for your chosen project

3. Submit an application for the Black Futures Scholarship Scheme

   In the application you will be asked to answer 3 questions:

   1. describe what motivates you to do a PhD (250 – 400 words)
   2. describe your skills and background that are relevant to the PhD you are applying for (250 – 400 words)
   3. describe how a PhD will support your future goals and/or career aspirations (250 – 400 words)

For more information, kindly visit University of Southampton scholarship webpage.