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LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORE UNIVERSITY VC PHD SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME 2026

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Application Deadline: 5pm on 30 January 2026.

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The LJMU VC PhD Scholarship is now open. The Vice-Chancellor and the University Research and Knowledge Exchange Committee have endorsed the 2026 version of the programme. Now in its 11th year, we invite applications from exceptional students with high-quality projects and supervisors to apply.

ELIGIBILITY:

In this VC PhD Scholarships 2026 round, they will accept applications from both UK and non-UK citizens (home and international fee status) and applications for full-time (course and bench fees plus stipend) as well as part-time (course and bench fees only) scholarships from those who meet the relevant academic requirements to study at the PhD level.

Students:

Students currently enrolled in master’s programs (Taught or Research M-level awards) must have completed their course prior to enrollment in the PhD at LJMU in August/September 2026.

Students already enrolled in an LJMU PhD (or any other level 8 programme of study) are not eligible to apply.

This specific scholarship programme does not support Professional Doctorates or any other non-PhD level 8 registrations.

Supervisors:

Lead supervisors must be permanent staff at Lecturer/Senior Lecturer status or above.

Postdoctoral Researchers or Research Assistants are not eligible to be Lead Supervisors on this scheme, but they may be included in supervisory teams.

Academic staff can be a supervisor to more than one studentship applicant but must be the nominated Lead Supervisor to only one applicant.

For further information, please contact VCScholarships@ljmu.ac.uk.

BENEFIT:

Full-time (3 years)

Annual fees fully paid.

Bench fee—for running costs (£1,600 per annum).

An annual stipend of £20,780 per annum (from October 2025) paid in monthly installments.

Coaching, mentoring support and advocacy.

Enhanced training and skills development from LJMU’s Researcher Development Programme (including the “Brilliant Club” scholars programme).

Part-time (6 years)

Fees only paid.

Coaching, mentoring support and advocacy.

Enhanced training and skills development from LJMU’s Researcher Development Programme (including the “Brilliant Club” scholars programme).

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SCIENCES PO MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS GRADUATE PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: 4th January 2026

LOCATION: France

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is open to students who are admitted onto a master’s programme at Sciences Po and who meet the eligibility criteria for the scholarship. Students receive the scholarships and financial aid throughout the two years of their master’s programme. 

ELIGIBILITY:

You must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program:

Not already holding a Master’s degree.

Only students admitted to a master’s programme at Sciences Po can join the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po. You can apply to any of the Master’s degree programmes offered at Sciences Po’s Graduate Schools, except the dual degree programmes and the one-year master’s programme.

Hold citizenship in a country within Africa.  Candidates who hold a second citizenship from a country outside the African continent are not eligible.

Have completed or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree programme at one of Sciences Po’s institutions of reference (see the list of institutions).
Or Have completed or are currently enrolled in a training foundation or mentoring programme offered by a bridging programme organisation partnering with the Mastercard Foundation (see the list of institutions).

Be in genuine need of funding for your higher education (please note: documents proving your financial situation will be required for your application).

Show a commitment to achieving change in Africa, particularly in the areas of public policy and major political, environmental and societal transitions.

Be under 35 when you begin your Master’s programme

Please note that to be admitted at Sciences Po, you must meet the minimum academic requirements depending on your university’s country of origin.

BENEFIT:

Scholarships cover the full cost of tuition and living expenses in France throughout the recipient’s time studying at Sciences Po.

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