Borders & Shires Scholarship

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Key facts

  • Number of scholarships: 1
  • Value: £2,967
  • Opens: 27 April 2026
  • Deadline: 21 July 2026
  • Helps with: Tuition fees
  • Duration: 1 year

Summary

Applications are now invited for the Borders and Shires Scholarship.

Successful applicants will be awarded a scholarship of £2,967 to pay their fees for the dissertation level of the MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies in academic year 2026-27.

This scholarship aims 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.

The scholarship will be awarded annually.

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Eligibility

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

If, after acceptance, other scholarships or fundings are granted, this scholarship will be revoked.

Subject eligibility

Genealogy

Levels eligibility

Postgraduate Taught

Study modes eligibility

Full Time, Part Time

Fee Status

England or N. Ireland or Rep. Ireland or Wales, Home (Scottish), International

Student type

Applicant, Current student

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How to apply

Applications for the 2026-27 scholarship should be submitted by Tuesday, 21 July 2026.

To apply for this award, please fill in the Borders & Shires Scholarship application form.

Selection process

Following the closing date for applications, Department representatives will meet to consider applications and select the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will be notified by September 2026.

Payment of Scholarship Award

The scholarship will be paid directly to the Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies before the course start date.

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Contact us

Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies: cll-sigs@strath.ac.uk