Funding

This page lists funding opportunities (scholarships, fee waivers, stipends, bursaries and other funding awards) for postgraduate study in Museum Studies at the University of Leicester. Some of these opportunities are available to apply before you commence your studies, and others are available during your studies. Most schemes have specified eligibility criteria.

In most cases, you will have to apply for the funding and for the course you want to study separately, so you must allow adequate time to complete both applications. We encourage you to browse the information below and follow the links for further information on these opportunities. This is not an exhaustive list, and we will be updating this page as new funding opportunities arise, so you may want to bookmark this page and check back regularly.  

Commonwealth Scholarships

Funding for: Masters degrees

Eligible: Permanent residents of a Commonwealth country, as defined on the Commonwealth Scholarships Committee website. 

When to apply: Before the course starts (check the links for exact deadlines) 

Information: The Commonwealth Scholarships Committee supports Masters Scholarships and Distance Learning Masters Scholarships. The University of Leicester is regularly awarded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for various campus-based and distance learning MA programmes.

For advice: Contact the Programme Director of the relevant degree (find them in People) 

Chevening Scholarships 

Funding for: Masters degrees 

Eligible: Citizens of a Chevening-eligible country or territory 

When to apply: Before the course starts (check the links for exact deadlines) 

Information: Chevening enables outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year Masters degrees in the UK. Applications open in August for study programmes that commence the following year. See the Chevening Scholarships page for full eligibility and application process information. 

For advice: Contact the Programme Director of the relevant degree (find them in People) 

Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships to the UK 

Funding for: Masters degrees 

Eligible: US Citizens who do not reside in the UK 

When to apply: Before the course starts (check the links for exact deadlines) 

Information: The Fulbright University of Leicester Award covers any Masters degree offered by the university, including in Museum Studies. The award covers tuition fees, a stipend and sickness and accident coverage. See the Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship page for eligibility and application details. 

For advice: Contact the Programme Director of the relevant degree (find them in People).

ESRC Midlands Graduate School (MGS) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) 

Funding for: MSc in Social Science Research followed by PhD, both Museum Studies Pathway 

Eligible: UK and international applicants 

When to apply: A year before the course starts, or in first year of PhD if you already have a Masters in Social Science Research 

Information: We welcome enquires from prospective Midlands Graduate School DTP applicants in the Museum Studies Pathway. The annual open funding competition opens in October for entry to the PhD programme the following October. If you intend to apply, we advise you to approach a potential supervisor early. This award will fund you to undertake a one-year MSc in Social Science Research (Museum Studies pathway) followed by a PhD in Museum Studies. The award can be for a PhD only if you already have Masters level training in social science research. 

MGS also funds collaborative and joint doctoral awards on specific projects. You may want to bookmark this page and check back regularly, as Museum Studies collaborative and join awards will be listed here. 

For advice: Contact Dr Giasemi Vavoula (MGS Museum Studies Pathway lead) for general enquiries and application advice. 

Dr John C Carter Award in Museum Studies 

Funding for: Campus-based Masters and PhD in Museum Studies at Leicester 

Eligible: Current campus-based international postgraduate students in the School of Museum Studies, with priority given to Canadian students 

When to apply: During your studies 

Information: This award is open to registered international students, however preference is given to Canadian applicants. One award of £750 is made each year to support a student who will one day lead change and innovation in the museum, gallery and heritage field. 

For advice: Contact the person named in the bursary announcement email.

Other funding/scholarship opportunities 

Funding for: Various Masters and PhD programmes  

Eligible: Various 

When to apply: Varies 

Information: You may want to check scholarships offered by the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities for PhD programmes, or explore this comprehensive list of other funding/scholarship opportunities for Masters degrees. 

For advice: If you would like to discuss any of these opportunities, you can contact the Programme Director of the relevant degree (find them in People) or the Director of Postgraduate Research (Dr Stacy Boldrick) for the PhD programme.