University of Strathclyde 2025 Borders & Shires Scholarship

We are delighted to announce the Borders & Shires scholarship, awarding the successful applicant a scholarship of £2,812 to pay their fees for the dissertation level of the MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies in academic year 2025-26. It has been created with funding from a member of our alumni group who wishes to promote academic level genealogical research and to honour their family’s memory.

The aim of this scholarship is to further the education of genealogists with a focus on supporting those who have no access to other opportunities for financial support. 

The name Borders and Shires holds two meanings: first, as recognition of applicants crossing international borders to achieve academic excellence in genealogical studies; second, as an homage to the donor’s ancestors from the Scottish Borders and Dumfriesshire, plus those south of the English border in Cumberland, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire.

• Table of Content
• About University of Strathclyde
• Borders & Shires Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Borders & Shires Scholarship
• Borders & Shires Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Borders & Shires Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Borders & Shires Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Borders & Shires Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Borders & Shires Scholarship

Awarding the successful applicant a scholarship of £2,812 to pay their fees for the dissertation level of the MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies in academic year 2025-26. 

Borders & Shires Scholarship Courses

• Genealogical Studies
• Genetics
• Heraldic Studies
• Palaeographic Studies

Requirements for Borders & Shires Scholarship Qualification

The scholarship is open to students embarking on the dissertation level of the MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies.

• students must have successfully completed the PG Diploma level of the MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies by or in September of the current academic year
• there is a preference for residents of the United States of America
• applicants cannot be eligible for any other PGT scholarships listed on the University of Strathclyde website which would apply to the MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies. Please note, this does not include the Emergency Aid Fund, the Housing Support Fund, the Lady Eileen McDonald EU & International Student Fund, or the Mature Students Hardship Fund
• applicants cannot be eligible for student funding through loans as listed on the University of Strathclyde funding website. If, after acceptance, other scholarships or fundings are granted, this scholarship will be revoked.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Borders & Shires Scholarship

Following the closing date for applications, department representatives will meet to consider applications and select the successful candidate. 

The successful candidate will be notified by September 2025. 

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit University of Strathclyde Scholarship webpage