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STEPHEN YOUNG GLOBAL LEADERS’ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline: 31 May 2026

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The Stephen Young Global Leaders’ Scholarship Programme (SYGL) seeks to honour Professor Stephen Young, a former Head of the Department of Marketing and Dr. Charles Huang’s supervisor and mentor during his PhD studies. In his memory, the Charles Huang Foundation donation will fund up to five scholarship awards each year for scholars of exceptional merit undertaking the Strathclyde MBA/MSc at Strathclyde Business School on a full-time study basis (one year) in Glasgow starting September 2026.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Stephen Young Global Leaders scholarship programme is open to any outstanding candidate who believes that they meet their eligibility requirements and whose values and aspirations reflect those outlined in the scholarship’s criteria guidelines. They embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, women, LGBT+, disabled candidates and candidates from lower socio-economic groups.

Study modes eligibility: Full Time

Fee Status: England or N. Ireland or Rep. Ireland or Wales, Home (Scottish), International

Subject eligibility: Accounting & finance, Business, Data analytics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Management, Management science, Marketing.

Irrespective of your background, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

You must meet the admissions criteria for your chosen Strathclyde full-time MBA/MSc programme. Applications to the programme should be made after you have successfully completed the selection process for the SYGL scholarship and hold a scholarship award.

You must be able to demonstrate exceptional academic merit in your application for the Stephen Young Global Leaders scholarship programme. For example, a first-class undergraduate degree from a UK University, or equivalent academic qualification from a comparable non-UK institution.

You must be a self-funded student who does not have access to other sources of funding such as corporate sponsorship or alternative scholarship funding.

If you are shortlisted, you will be required to attend a formal interview (either in person or virtually). Attendance at an interview is not a guarantee of a scholarship.

    BENEFIT:

    Value: Full Scholarship (Tuition and Living Costs)

    Number of scholarships: Up to five

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    Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

    FARADAY INSTITUTION PHD STUDENTSHIP – COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN OF SOLID ELECTROLYTES FOR SODIUM SOLID-STATE BATTERIES PHD SCHOLARSHIP

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    Application Deadline: 2nd June 2026

    LOCATION: United Kingdom

    Faraday Institution PhD students benefit from development opportunities, including networking events, industry visits, mentorship, internships, and high-quality training to further their skills and career aspirations. More details are available here.  

    Newcastle University is committed to inclusivity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or transgender status.

    ELIGIBILITY:

    You must have, or expect to gain, a minimum 2:1 Honours degree or international equivalent in a subject relevant to the proposed PhD project, including chemistry, materials science, engineering or physics.  

    Applicants whose first language is not English require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills.  

    The studentship covers fees at the Home rate (UK and EU applicants with pre-settled/settled status and meet the residency criteria).

    Eligibility can be checked here.  

    To apply, applicants must complete both of the following steps:

    Submit a short Faraday Institution expression of interest form.

    Apply through the university application process, as outlined below:

    You must apply through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal 

    Once registered, select ‘Create a Postgraduate Application’. 

    Use ‘Course Search’ to identify your programme of study:  

    Search for the ‘Course Title’ using programme code: 8100F

    Research Area: Chemistry

    Select ‘PhD Chemistry (full time) as the programme of study.

    You will then need to provide the following information in the ‘Further Details’ section:

    ‘Personal Statement’ – upload a document or write a statement directly into the application form. 

    Studentship code SNES305 in the ‘Studentship/Partnership Reference’ field.

    In the ‘Supporting Documentation’ section please upload:

    Your CV 

    You must submit one application per studentship; you cannot apply for multiple studentships on one application.

    Contact Details: Dr James A Dawson (james.dawson@newcastle.ac.uk)

    BENEFIT:

    100% home tuition fees covered and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £20,780 (2025/26 UKRI rate), as well as £2,000 per year to support training and consumables and access to a bespoke Faraday Institution PhD Training Programme valued at ~£5,000 per year.

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