Prime Highlights
- University of Glasgow and Martingale Foundation launch fully funded postgraduate scholarships for low-income students.
- Indian students can access up to £15,000 in financial aid through three university awards.
Key Facts
- The Martingale Foundation funds postgraduate STEM scholarships for students from low-income backgrounds.
- Selected students receive full tuition coverage, research expenses, and a tax-free stipend.
Background
The University of Glasgow has partnered with the Martingale Foundation to launch a scholarship programme. It is targeted at graduate students from low-income backgrounds. The programme offers fully funded master’s and PhD scholarships in mathematics and statistics to talented students who need financial support.
The scholarship targets students who qualify for UK Home Fee status and have attended a school in the UK or Ireland. Indian students who meet the residency and schooling criteria may also be eligible to apply.
Applications for the Mathematics and AI courses open in mid-August. Students from STEM backgrounds with a passion for research and from low-income households can apply for the programme.
The scholarship covers tuition fees and research expenses, including a tax-free stipend in line with the Living Wage Education standard. Apart from that, the beneficiaries also get assistance with respect to their university applications, professional skills, leadership qualities, and membership in a research fraternity. The programme also connects students with leading academics and industry professionals.
Indian students can access additional financial support through three dedicated awards. The ASBS India Achievers Award offers a £15,000 tuition fee waiver for postgraduate Business School programmes. The India Excellence Award provides a £12,500 discount across diverse faculties. The World Changers Scholarship gives an automatic £5,000 fee reduction for eligible Indian postgraduate applicants.
Professor Nigel Mottram, Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics, said the university was proud to partner with the Martingale Foundation to create opportunities for students from a wider range of backgrounds. He added that the partnership would help more students access highly ranked mathematics programmes and transform lives through research and innovation.
