The Martingale Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of its 2026 scholarship program.
The Martingale Foundation Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that covers tuition fees and research expenses, including a tax-free stipend for Masters and PhD studies in the UK.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Martingale Foundation Scholarship 2027, you must:
Be from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
Be talented students, who are passionate about research and want to continue their studies at masters or PhD level.
Have the academic potential and motivation to undertake postgraduate research.
Have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a First or Upper-Second Class (or equivalent) in your most recent taught degree in a relevant subject.
Be eligible to commence a Masters or PhD degree at a UK university from September 2027.
Qualify for Home Fee status at our partner universities.
Have been to school in the UK or Ireland for at least three years between the ages of 11 and 18; or if not, for at least seven years between the ages of 4 and 18.
Have completed your GCSEs or equivalent at a state-funded school, or received a scholarship or bursary covering least 90% of fees to attend a fee-paying school or college.
Have faced or are facing financial barriers, including having a household income of £45,000 or under.
Benefits
Martingale Scholarship provides crucial support through:
A fully-funded scholarship to pursue a Masters or PhD at one of our partner universities.
All tuition fees and research expenses, including a tax-free stipend set according to the Living Wage Foundation.
Tailored university application support that covers the application process for each university.
A comprehensive professional development programme that includes leadership training and connections with top academic and industry professionals.
Membership of a prestigious research community.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
academic transcript,
evidence of financial need and
two referees.
Method of Application
To apply for the 2027 Martingale Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
Click the green button below to go to the Martingale Foundation website.
You will need to complete the online application form.
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview, where you will meet with academic representatives and a Martingale representative.
If successful, Qualified Candidates will then apply directly to one or more partner universities for an eligible course.
For Masters Scholarships: If you receive an offer from one or more eligible courses, you will be invited to submit your university and course preferences to Martingale.
For PhD Scholarships: Universities will make offers of Martingale PhD places directly to Qualified Candidates at their discretion, from the pool of candidates who have applied to them.
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: October 18, 2026.