Postgraduate Scholarships FAQs

How do I apply for a scholarship?
Can I apply for more than one scholarship?
Which scholarships am I eligible for?
I want to study part-time, can I apply for a scholarship?
I am a student from an EU country, which scholarships can I apply for?
I am an International student, which scholarships can I apply for?
I want to study for a Masters, can I apply for a scholarship?
I am applying for Undergraduate study, can I apply for a scholarship?
I want to study abroad as part of my PhD, can I apply for a scholarship?
I am studying at another institution but want to visit the University of Sheffield as part of my studies, can I get any financial support?
I have a place at another University, can I apply to you for funding?
Where else can I look for postgraduate funding?
When will I find out if I have been successful in gaining a scholarship award?

How do I apply for a scholarship?

Please check the information on each scholarship for details of how to apply. In many cases you should apply for admission to the University before applying for a scholarship. Most University-administered scholarships application require you to have received an Admissions (Application) Number – please note that it can take several days to receive this so please make your Admissions application in plenty of time before the scholarship deadline.

Can I apply for more than one scholarship?

You can apply for any number of scholarships for which you are eligible. In fact it is a good idea to apply for as many scholarships as you can, to increase your chances of gaining funding. Some scholarships have restrictions on whether you can hold other awards at the same time, so if you are successful in gaining more than one scholarship, you should check whether you are able to accept both.

Which scholarships am I eligible for?

Our website divides scholarships into those available to UK, EU and Overseas students. Some scholarships are for specific subject areas, or have other eligibility criteria, so you should check the details of each scholarship to ensure that you are eligible before applying. If you are still unsure about your eligibility, please email pgr-scholarships@sheffield.ac.uk for advice. If you are unsure about your fee status as a UK, EU or Overseas student, you should liaise with Admissions as soon as possible in order to verify this so we can consider you for all relevant scholarships - please see http://www.shef.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/finance/fee_statuspgr for more information on fee status.

I want to study part-time, can I apply for a scholarship?

Most scholarships are available for both full- and part-time study, but you should check the details of the scholarship(s) you wish to apply for.

I am a student from an EU country, which scholarships can I apply for?

Scholarships available to EU students are listed on our EU Applicants page and you should also check the PhD Projects Directory as many of these projects are open to EU applicants.

I am an International student, which scholarships can I apply for?

Scholarships available to International students are listed on our International Applicants page and you should also check the PhD Projects Directory as some projects are open to International applicants. There is further information on funding for International students at http://www.shef.ac.uk/ssid/finance/international

I want to study for a Masters, can I apply for a scholarship?

The AHRC, ESRC and MRC offer some funding for Masters programmes in their subject areas. There is also limited funding available from the Faculty of Arts & Humanities for Masters in their subjects. Some other external funders offer support for masters – see under ‘Other Funding Bodies’ on our scholarship pages.

I am applying for Undergraduate study, can I apply for a scholarship?

Please see http://www.shef.ac.uk/undergraduate/finance for advice on Undergraduate funding.

I want to study abroad as part of my PhD, can I apply for a scholarship?

Many students spend time abroad as part of their PhD. Some scholarships include the possibility of additional funding for study visits abroad – please see the information on each scholarship for details. For some subjects, we offer the prestigious A*Star scholarship scheme, where students spend two years at a Research Institute in Singapore.

I am studying at another institution but want to visit the University of Sheffield as part of my studies, can I get any financial support?

If you are at an institution in another country, you may be able to get support from the ‘Study Abroad’ programme. Otherwise you should speak to your own institution and the department you wish to visit at Sheffield to find out if there is any support available.

I have a place at another University, can I apply to you for funding?

We only provide scholarships for students studying at the University of Sheffield.

Where else can I look for postgraduate funding?

As well as the scholarships listed on our web pages, we provide a list of scholarship search pages which you can use to look for other funders. There is further information on the SSiD pages and we also recommend that you speak to the academic department you are applying to, as they may be able to advise you about other funding opportunities.

When will I find out if I have been successful in gaining a scholarship award?

This varies between the different schemes. For scholarships administered by the University, we will indicate on the website when you can expect to hear if you have been successful. We understand that you want and need to know the outcome as soon as possible, and will do our best to make decisions quickly and keep you informed.
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If you have any other queries, please email pgr-scholarships@sheffield.ac.uk