Hugh Brogan Bursary

Applicants will be asked to submit a short personal statement that outlines:

1. Their intellectual rationale for Masters study. This section of the application should include reference to the specific aspects of the Masters programme for which they hold a place, and how study on this programme will deepen or extend their existing skills.
2. Their suitability for the programme. In this section, applicants should make reference to their previous academic record and any additional interests in History or other disciplines relevant to their programme of study.
3. If they are from a background that is under-represented in the discipline of History, Applicants may find it useful to consult the Royal Historical Society's reports on equalities in completing this section.

The bursaries are open to all applicants in need of financial support. In the absence of other determining factors, priority will be given to students from Global Majority/BAME backgrounds. This policy addresses the historic under-representation of students from these backgrounds within the discipline of History.

Eligibility

• These awards are restricted to students who are entirely self-funded*.
• This bursary may be held in conjunction with other University of Essex awards and scholarships.
• Students must register at the University of Essex in October 2026 for the first year of a full-time or part-time eligible History MA course within the School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies in academic year 2026-27 only.
• The maximum bursary award available for academic year 2026-27 is £2,500.
• Part-time students awarded this bursary will receive the full £2,500 in their first year of study only. They will not receive any award for their second (or subsequent) years of study.
• Applicants who have firmly accepted an offer of a place and met the academic conditions of entry, will be considered for these bursaries.
• Students must still be a registered student when the bursary is payable
• Students must not be in debt** to the University when the bursary is payable.
• This bursary may be held in conjunction with other University of Essex awards and scholarships.
• Successful applicants should be available for promotional activities.