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.
Application Deadline: October 18, 2026.