Bedford Society Scholarship

You must provide a supporting statement of no more than 400 words (please note that statements that exceed the word count will automatically be rejected), outlining why you should receive the scholarship. You should include:

Academic achievements you are particularly proud of and why these really matter to you
Why you have chosen to do the degree you have applied for
What your future aspirations are and how the scholarship will help you to achieve your future goals
Demonstration of an enthusiastic and authentic spirit of enquiry and clear indication of how this scholarship would help you share and advance knowledge of future generations.

Three scholarships are available for full or part-time students with home or international fee status.

The scholarships are are funded by the alumni and friends of Bedford College, one of the founding colleges of Royal Holloway and Bedford New College. Formed in 2013, the Bedford Society aims to ensure the spirit of Bedford College lives on by providing new scholars with access to financial support and opportunities for networking.

Am I eligible?

Offer to study a Masters degree within:

Department of Classics
Department of Earth Sciences
Department of Economics
Department of English
Department of Geography
Department of Health Studies
Department of History
Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Department of Law and Criminology
Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics
Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy
Department of Psychology
Department of Social Work

Achieved, or on target to achieve, a First Class Honours degree or equivalent.