💡Fully funded maths and AI postgraduate scholarships with the Martingale Foundation
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The Martingale Foundation supports talented students from lower-income backgrounds to pursue postgraduate research at leading UK universities. Its 2027 scholarships are open to anyone planning a maths or AI-related masters or PhD starting next SeptemberÂ
Each scholarship covers all tuition fees and research expenses, along with a tax-free stipend set in line with the Living Wage Foundation. Scholars also receive tailored help with their university applications and join the Martingale Development Programme, which includes leadership training, the annual Solve for X events and connections with leading academics and industry professionals.
The scholarships are UK-focused, so please check the eligibility criteria before applying. Applicants need to be on track for a First or 2:1 in their most recent taught degree, qualify for Home Fee status, have attended school in the UK or Ireland, and have faced financial barriers, including a household income of £45,000 or under. You’ll find the full details in the attached document!
📅 Applications close on Sunday 18 October. Find out more and apply at martingale.foundation
✨ Joining us at the Laidlaw Scholars Conference? There’ll be more chances to explore postgraduate funding and ask your questions about scholarship applications before the deadline, and we’re looking forward to welcoming a special guest from the Martingale Foundation. Watch this space 👀
Hi! I'm Amanda, a third year Neuroscience student and Laidlaw alum from UCL. I'm Swedish-Persian and grew up in Sweden before moving to London for uni. These days, alongside my studies, I work for the Foundation as a Marketing Assistant.
For my first year research project, I worked on optimising alginate hydrogels for 3D astrocyte culture systems. In simpler terms, I was figuring out the best way to prepare a jelly-like scaffolds so that star-shaped brain cells called astrocytes could grow in three dimensions rather than flat on a dish. This matters because 3D environments mimic the brain more realistically, which could help researchers develop better treatments for neurological disorders!
For my Leadership-in-Action project, I co-created Beyond the Books, a resource designed to help students from underrepresented backgrounds navigate the unwritten rules of university life, from internships and networking to professional opportunities that aren't always obvious if you're the first in your family to go to uni.
Always happy to connect, whether you want to chat about neuroscience, widening access, the Laidlaw experience, or just say hello! One of my favourite things about this community is getting to meet people from different universities and backgrounds, so please do reach out! 🌟
