Borders & Shires Scholarship

We are delighted to announce the Borders & Shires scholarship, awarding the successful applicant a scholarship of £2,812 to pay their fees for the dissertation level of the MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies in academic year 2025-26. It has been created with funding from a member of our alumni group who wishes to promote academic level genealogical research and to honour their family's memory.

The aim of this scholarship is to further the education of genealogists with a focus on supporting those who have no access to other opportunities for financial support.

The scholarship will be awarded annually.

Eligibility

The scholarship is open to students embarking on the dissertation level of the MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies.

• students must have successfully completed the PG Diploma level of the MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies by or in September of the current academic year
• there is a preference for residents of the United States of America
• applicants cannot be eligible for any other PGT scholarships listed on the University of Strathclyde website which would apply to the MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies. Please note, this does not include the Emergency Aid Fund, the Housing Support Fund, the Lady Eileen McDonald EU & International Student Fund, or the Mature Students Hardship Fund
• applicants cannot be eligible for student funding through loans as listed on the University of Strathclyde funding website. If, after acceptance, other scholarships or fundings are granted, this scholarship will be revoked.