New Borders and Shires Scholarship - applications open

We are delighted to share news of a new scholarship opportunity open to students embarking on the dissertation level of the MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies.

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. 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 name "Borders and Shires" holds two meanings: First, as recognition of applicants crossing international borders to achieve academic excellence in genealogical studies; second, as an homage to the donor’s ancestors from the Scottish Borders and Dumfriesshire, plus those south of the English border in Cumberland, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire.

Successful applicants will be awarded 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.

Who is Eligible to Apply?

• 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 September of the current academic year.
  
  
• There is a preference for residents of the United States of America.

Full eligibility criteria and how to apply can be found on the scholarship website page. 

Applications for the 2025-26 scholarship should be submitted by Tuesday 22nd July 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies: cll-sigs@strath.ac.uk