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Other eligibility requirements Five scholarships are available for new undergraduate students studying for a single or joint honours degree in the Department of English (see the full list of eligible courses below). The Barbara Raw Scholarship is named in honour of a former Royal Holloway student and rewards high-achieving students. Am I eligible? Home or International fee status Offer to study one of the following degrees: BA English BA English and Drama BA English and History BA English with Philosophy BA Music and English BA English and Film Studies BA English and Classical Studies BA English and American Literature BA English and Creative Writing BA Modern Languages and English BA Comparative Literature and Culture and English BA Drama and Creative Writing Achieved, or predicted to achieve high grades in A-level or equivalent. As a guide, previous applicants have achieved, or been predicted, AAA or equivalent.

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Other eligibility requirements Three scholarships are available for full or part-time students with home or international fee status. The scholarships are are funded by the alumni and friends of Bedford College, one of the founding colleges of Royal Holloway and Bedford New College. Formed in 2013, the Bedford Society aims to ensure the spirit of Bedford College lives on by providing new scholars with access to financial support and opportunities for networking. Am I eligible? Offer to study a Masters degree within: Department of Classics Department of Earth Sciences Department of Economics Department of English Department of Geography Department of Health Studies Department of History Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures Department of Law and Criminology Department of Mathematics Department of Physics Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy Department of Psychology Department of Social Work Achieved, or on target to achieve, a First Class Honours degree or equivalent.

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Other eligibility requirements Two scholarships are available for a full or part-time postgraduate student with Home or International fee status. The scholarship was established by Mrs Ernest de Glehn in memory of her brother, AC Bradley. The tuition fee reduction is to the value of the Home status fee for your chosen course. Am I eligible? Offer to study one of the following courses: MA Creative Writing MA English Literature MA Victorian Literature, Art and Culture MA English Literature: Medieval Studies Achieved, or expected to achieve, at least a 2:1 degree or equivalent.

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These scholarships are part of the Chevening scheme, which enables outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to study Masters degrees in the UK. Each scholarship provides: Full academic tuition fees, including examination/these costs A monthly stipend for living expenses for a single student An allowance package to cover for arrival, departure, events and engagements Return airfare (economy class) to cover travel to and from country of residence by an approved route VISA and Immigration Health Surcharge. Am I eligible? International fee status Achieved at least a 2.1 degree or equivalent Have at least two years' of work experience after graduating from undergraduate degree Have not received or be receiving financial benefit from an HMG funded scholarship Not hold dual nationality where one nationality is British Not be employees, relatives of employees, or former employers (within two years) of His Majesty's Government, the British Council, MOD, BEIS, DIT and UKBA, the Association of Commonwealth Universities or Royal Holloway.

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Applications must be made through the Chevening online application system. You must select Royal Holloway as your first preference university choice.

Other eligibility requirements The scholarships are available to undergraduate and postgraduate students studying any subject (you do not need to be applying for a music degree). Choral scholars sing in the Choir of Royal Holloway, performing a weekly lunchtime concert, services in Chapel, recordings, tours and external concerts often with instrumentalists. Scholarships are normally held for three years and the cash award is paid at the end of each term. The number of scholarships awarded each year varies based on the quality of the candidates who apply.

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Other eligibility requirements One scholarship is available to a new full-time student with Home fee or International fee status studying for a MMus in Music. Am I eligible? Offer to study MMus Music Achieved, or be expected to achieve, a First Class Honours degree or equivalent.

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Other eligibility requirements One scholarship is available for a new full-time or part-time student with Home or International fee status. The scholarship is a tuition fee reduction of £10,000. Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the Holocaust Research Institute to learn about our history, vision, academic staff and research strengths. The Holocaust Research Institute is housed within the Department of History and boasts an active and stimulating research culture for postgraduate students. Am I eligible? Offer to study MA Holocaust Studies Achieved, or be expected to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent.

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Other eligibility requirements One scholarship is available to a new full or part-time student with Home or International fee status studying for one of the postgraduate degrees listed. Am I eligible? Home or International fee status Offer to study one of the following courses: MA Holocaust Studies MA History MA Crusader Studies MA History: Hellenic Studies MA History: Public History MA Late Antique and Byzantine Studies MA English Literature: Medieval Studies MA History: Medieval Studies Achieved, or be on target to achieve, a First Class Honours degree, or equivalent.

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Other eligibility requirements You must achieve an overall First class mark in your end of year exams for years one, two and three (if taking the four year MSci) to receive the scholarship the following academic year.

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All new undergraduate Computer Science applicants are considered for this scholarship. They are competitive and awarded to the best candidates. Selection is based on your final school results. Scholarships will be confirmed when you enrol.

Other eligibility requirements One scholarship is available to a new postgraduate student with home or international fee status. It provides a tuition fee reduction of £12,000. Am I eligible? Home or international fee status Achieved, or be expected to achieve, a 2:1 degree or higher Offer to study MA English Literature: Medieval Studies.

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Other eligibility requirements Two scholarships are available for a new undergraduate with Home or International fee status. The scholarship is named in honour of former Bedford College Mathematics academic Dr Geoffrey Kneebone, and was founded by two of his former students. The scholarship is offered as a £1,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study for full-time students. Am I eligible? Offer to study one of the following courses: BSc Mathematics MSci Mathematics Achieved, or expected to achieve, A-level grades of ABB or equivalent.

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Other eligibility requirements Two scholarship is available to a new full time or part-time student with Home or International fee status. Am I eligible? Offer to study one of the following courses: MA History MA Holocaust Studies MA Crusader Studies MA History: Hellenic Studies MA Late Antique and Byzantine Studies MA Medieval Studies Achieved, or expected to achieve, a First Class Honours degree or equivalent.

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Five scholarships are available for new full-time students with Home or International fee status. Am I eligible? Offer to study Earth Sciences MSc by Research Come from an underrepresented background, including but not limited to: Low-income or socioeconomically disadvantaged First generation university student Black, Asian and other minority ethnic group Disability Women and other underrepresented gender identities in geosciences Demonstrate financial need Not be in receipt of conflicting funding ie students who have secured external funding or another Royal Holloway scholarship that fully covers tuition fees are not eligible.

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Other eligibility requirements The scholarships are available to undergraduate instrumentalists and singers. You don't need to be studying a music degree to apply. Successful applicants will normally have received a merit or distinction in ABRSM or Trinity/Guildhall Grade VIII or reached an equivalent standard in performance at least a year before their application.

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Other eligibility requirements Our Orchestral Scholarships are available to high-level orchestral performers who are studying any subject (you do not need to be studying a music degree). Scholars hold leadership positions with the College’s Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, as well as performing together as an ensemble. Training is provided with the London Mozart Players and orchestral coaching from the London Philharmonic Orchestra, The Philharmonia, English Chamber Orchestra and the BBC Concert Orchestra. Am I eligible? If you play one of the following instruments, we would encourage you to apply (in order of priority). If you play a different instrument, you can still apply as scholarships are awarded on merit and talent: Viola Double bass Cello Horn Low brass Violin

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Other eligibility requirements These scholarships are available to undergraduate and postgraduate students studying any subject (you don't need to be applying for a music degree). Organ scholars accompany the Choir of Royal Holloway, performing a weekly lunchtime concert and a weekly service of choral evensong. You will also take responsibility as a conductor with the Founder’s Choir. You will receive training to help with these duties. The cash award is paid at the end of each term and scholarships are normally held for three years. The number of scholarships awarded each year varies based on the quality of the candidates who apply.

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Other eligibility requirements We offer an unlimited number of Physics scholarships to students studying Physics undergraduate degrees at Royal Holloway. Am I eligible? Firm acceptance to study one of the following degrees: Physics (MSci) Astrophysics (MSci) Theoretical Physics (MSci) Physics with Particle Physics (MSci) Physics (BSc) Astrophysics (BSc) Theoretical Physics (BSc) Physics with Particle Physics (BSc) Physics with Music (BSc) Physics with Philosophy (BSc). Achieve at least AAA in your A-Levels*, including Maths (and/or Further Maths) and Physics Attendance at a Royal Holloway Open Day on campus (or an equivalent Online Open Day) for your year of entry.

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Other eligibility requirements Two scholarships are available for full or part-time postgraduate students with Home or International fee status studying a taught Masters in the Department of English. Am I eligible? Home or International fee status Offer to study one of the following courses: MA Creative Writing MA English Literature MA Victorian Literature, Art and Culture MA Medieval Studies Achieved, or be expected to achieve, at least a 2:1 degree or equivalent.

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Other eligibility requirements One scholarship is available for a new full or part-time student with Home or International fee status. Am I eligible? Home or International fee status Offer to study MA English Literature: Medieval Studies or MA History: Medieval Studies Achieved, or expected to achieve, at least a 2:1 or equivalent.

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Other eligibility requirements Tuition fee reduction of £3,000 in first year of study for students who are currently studying or have completed an International Foundation Year, International Year 1, or Pre-Masters Programme at Royal Holloway International Study Centre (RHISC). Ten scholarships are available for students progressing on to a Royal Holloway undergraduate or postgraduate degree. Successful applicants can combine their scholarship with a 10% progression fee discount which is available to all progressing RHISC students. Am I eligible? International fee status Currently studying International Foundation Year, International Year 1 or Pre-Masters Programme at RHISC Classified as 'Green' or 'Amber' in the RHISC Academic Progression Report Achieved at least 85% attendance during their time at RHISC Self-funded Hold a current offer to study any undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Royal Holloway.

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Other eligibility requirements You can be applying to study for any of our undergraduate degrees. The discount will only be applied in your first year of study. Am I eligible? • International fee status • Achieve ABB at A-level, International Baccalaureate at 32 overall or 6,5,5 in HLs or other equivalent grades. • Offer to study an undergraduate degree starting in September 2026

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Other eligibility requirements Am I eligible? Asylum seeker, the child of an asylum seeker or hold Discretionary Leave to Remain. Ineligible to obtain funding from the Student Loan Company (tuition fee loans or maintenance loans). Right to study in the UK. Hold an offer to study an undergraduate course at Royal Holloway. Have evidence that you have sought or intend to seek asylum, or you are awaiting a decision on your request for international protection.

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Package of benefits to help talented student athletes balance sport and academic life at university. Sports scholarships are available to students who excel in their chosen sport and are committed to improving while they are at university. Our package of benefits includes: Strength and conditioning services Free Royal Holloway Sport fitness membership Academic flexibility to assist with training and competition participation Campus parking permit Two hours a week facility hire for you and your coach Royal Holloway Sport branded kit package Discounted physiotherapy allocation Free athlete lifestyle workshops Further networking opportunities Funding support evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Successful applicants will receive an offer of the scholarship for the length of their degree course in principle, with the scholarship reviewed each year of study (if applicable) to ensure they are still eligible. Am I eligible? Offer to study any undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Royal Holloway Competing in a BUCS recognised sport Competing at minimum national level, with potential to represent internationally.

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Other eligibility requirements One scholarship is available for a new full-time or part-time student with Home or International fee status studying MA Creative Writing. Am I eligible? Offer to study MA Creative Writing Achieved, or on target to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent (or relevant professional experience) Able to demonstrate financial need (i.e. unable to undertake further study without the financial support of the scholarship). Studying for first Masters degree.

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Other eligibility requirements One scholarship is available to a full-time or part-time student with Home or International fee status, studying one of the courses listed. This scholarship is provided as a tuition fee reduction. If your course fee is less than £12,000, only the fee will be covered (no additional cash award will be made). Am I eligible? Offer to study one of the following courses: MSc Information Security MSc Information Security with a Year in Industry MSc Computer Science by Research MSc Artificial Intelligence MSc Computational Finance MSc Data Science and Analytics MSc Machine Learning Achieved, or be expected to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent Applying for your first Masters degree Able to demonstrate financial need (i.e. unable to undertake further study without the financial support of the scholarship).

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Other eligibility requirements One scholarship is available for a new full-time or part-time student with Home or International fee status studying for a first taught Masters degree within one of the academic departments listed. Am I eligible? Offer to study a taught Masters course within: Department of Classics Department of Earth Sciences Department of Economics Department of English Department of Geography Department of Health Studies Department of History Department of Law and Criminology Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy Department of Psychology Department of Social Work Achieved, or on target to achieve, a First Class Honours degree or equivalent Able to demonstrate financial need (i.e. unable to undertake further study without the financial support of the scholarship) Studying for first Masters degree.

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