Supported by a generous donation from alumnus John Maynard, the University of Greenwich is offering BA History and BA History and Politics students the opportunity to apply for the following scholarships and bursaries for 2027/28 academic year:
- One full undergraduate fee scholarship of £10,050 and accompanying cash bursary of £5,320 per year for three years.
- Three additional cash bursaries of £5,320 per year for three years.
These awards are intended to support talented History students by reducing the financial barriers that limit access to higher education and the opportunities it provides. They are designed to encourage the study of History by giving students greater space to immerse themselves in the subject, developing their knowledge of the past and its significance in shaping the world today.
Eligibility
- Have UK nationality or residence status and meet the nationality or residency status criteria to qualify for home fee status.
- Accepted an offer to study for the academic year 2027/28 on our History and Politics, BA Hons or History, BA Hons programmes.
- Enrol onto the programmes to receive the scholarship and/or bursary.
We welcome applications from all eligible students. In line with our commitment to widening access to higher education, we give priority to applicants who may face barriers to university study. This includes students who:
- Live in areas where fewer people progress to higher education (POLAR4, Q1 postcode).
- Live in areas with higher levels of socioeconomic disadvantage (IMD 1 and 2 postcode).
- Have a low household income (free school meals).
Application process
To be considered for our scholarship applicants must by the deadlines below have:
The form requires you to write a 750-word essay on George Santayana’s claim that “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”.
We want to understand you, not an AI-generated version of you. Please write your essay in your own words and do not use AI tools to generate your response. We are looking for original ideas, independent thinking and genuine reflections.
The deadline to apply is Friday 26 February 2027.
If you're shortlisted, we'll invite you to join us on our Greenwich campus on Saturday 20 March or Wednesday 7 April 2027 for a friendly discussion about History and why you want to study it. We are committed to being inclusive and therefore we will reimburse your travel or offer an online discussion for anyone who is unable to attend in person.
Successful applicants will be informed week commencing 10 May 2027.
Questions?
If you would like further details about this bursary, please contact us.