Martingale Scholarship 2027 – UK – Master’s and PhD
Offered by Martingale Foundation
Closes in 7 days — 18 Oct 2026
Fully funded scholarship for UK‑home‑fee students from low‑socioeconomic backgrounds to study MSc or PhD in Mathematical Sciences or Artificial Intelligence at partner UK universities, covering tuition, living stipend and research costs.
Overview
The Martingale Foundation Scholarship 2027 provides a fully funded route for talented students from low‑socioeconomic backgrounds to pursue postgraduate study in Mathematical Sciences or Artificial Intelligence at a selection of leading UK universities. The award covers tuition fees, a tax‑free living stipend at the Living Wage rate, research expenses and a professional development programme.
Who can apply
Applicants must have achieved (or be on track to achieve) a First or Upper‑Second Class undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, be eligible to start a Master’s or PhD in September 2027, and qualify for Home Fee status. Candidates must have spent at least three years (ages 11‑18) or seven years (ages 4‑18) in a UK or Irish state‑funded school, or meet the refugee exception. Financial need is demonstrated by a household income of £45,000 or less, or equivalent indicators such as free‑school‑meals eligibility.
What is covered
- Full tuition fees
- Tax‑free living stipend (Living Wage rate)
- Research‑related expenses
- Tailored support for university applications
- Professional development including leadership training, networking with academics and industry, and membership of the Martingale Scholar community
Application process
The selection proceeds in three stages:
- Apply to Martingale – submit the online form with transcripts, financial‑need evidence and two referee details. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed.
- Apply to partner universities – become a “Qualified Candidate” and follow each university’s normal admissions process, supported by Martingale workshops and guidance.
- Funding allocation – Martingale allocates funded places for MSc offers; partner universities directly award funded PhD positions.
Key dates
- Applications open: 12 August 2026
- Deadline: 18 October 2026 (23:59)
- Interviews: November 2026
- Outcomes & PhD showcase: December 2026
- University applications: January‑February 2027
- Final funded‑place offers: April 2027
How to apply
Stage 1 – Martingale application
- Complete the online form on the Martingale website.
- Upload an academic transcript, evidence of financial need and details of two referees.
- Await interview invitation (usually November).
Stage 2 – University applications
- If shortlisted, you become a “Qualified Candidate”.
- Apply directly to one or more partner universities following their standard procedures.
- Use Martingale’s workshops, one‑to‑one guidance and proofreading services.
Stage 3 – Funding allocation
- For MSc: submit university‑offer preferences; Martingale allocates funded places.
- For PhD: partner universities award Martingale‑funded PhD positions directly.
What you will need
- Transcripts
- Recommendation letters
Eligibility notes
Applicants must qualify for Home Fee status, have attended a UK or Irish state‑funded school for the required period, and demonstrate household income of £45,000 or less (or equivalent hardship indicators). Refugees meeting Home Fee status are eligible even without the full schooling‑duration requirement.
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