Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Master’s Scholarships in History
Master Scholarships in history in All Locations
8 scholarships found
Scholarships for master's study in history include awards from Charles Wallace India Trust, Canon Collins Trust and Yenching Academy of Peking University.
Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships
Varies
Charles Wallace India Trust
United KingdomAnnual
United KingdomAnnualCharles Wallace India Trust Scholarships support Indian nationals in the arts, heritage conservation and humanities to undertake short-term study, training or research in the United Kingdom.
Master
PhD
Anthropology
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Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships for Postgraduate Study
Partially Funded
Canon Collins Trust
South AfricaAnnual
South AfricaAnnualThe Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships support postgraduate study for students from selected southern African countries, usually for study in South Africa.
Master
PhD
Education
+7 more
Yenching Academy Scholarship
Fully Funded
Yenching Academy of Peking University
ChinaAnnual
ChinaAnnualThe Yenching Academy Scholarship funds an interdisciplinary master's degree in China Studies at Peking University for outstanding international and domestic students.
Master
Anthropology
Economics
+8 more
France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program
Partially Funded
French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
FranceAnnual
FranceAnnualThe France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program supports outstanding international students for Master's and PhD study in France in priority academic fields.
Master
PhD
Biology
+23 more
North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP)
Fully Funded
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) through the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP)United KingdomCloses Usually early spring; some project deadlines in the reference postings fall between February and April
United KingdomCloses Usually early spring; some project deadlines in the reference postings fall between February and AprilNWSSDTP is an ESRC-funded doctoral training partnership supporting social science research degrees in North West England, with funded PhD and 1+3 studentships at partner universities.
Master
PhD
Anthropology
+15 more
Hans Rausing Scholarship
Fully Funded
King's College London, Centre for the History of Science, Technology and MedicineUnited KingdomAnnual
United KingdomAnnualThe Hans Rausing Scholarship is a fully funded King's College London award for study in the history of science and technology, supporting either a 1+3 MA plus PhD route or a PhD-only route.
Master
PhD
History
European Space Agency Post-graduate Research Grant Programme
Partially Funded
European Space Agency (ESA), administered by the European University Institute
ItalyAnnual
ItalyAnnualResearch grant supporting postgraduate students and early career academics to study the history of ESA and its predecessor organisations using archives in Florence, Italy.
Master
PhD
PostDoc
+5 more
American Opportunity Fellowship
Fully Funded
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute
United StatesFall 2026
United StatesFall 2026The American Opportunity Fellowship is a semester-long fellowship in applied political economy and economic policy for advanced undergraduates, early graduate students, and recent graduates in the United States.
Bachelor
Master
Economics
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Am I eligible for fully funded scholarships for master’s or PhD programs abroad?
Eligibility depends on your GPA, academic background, English score, and program fit. Most scholarships are merit-based and highly competitive.
Do I still need to show proof of funds if I receive a fully funded scholarship?
Sometimes. Even fully funded students may need to show basic maintenance funds during the visa process.
Is IELTS or TOEFL mandatory for international scholarship applications?
In most cases yes, although some universities may waive it if your previous degree was taught fully in English.
Can I apply for multiple scholarships at the same time?
Yes. Applying to several scholarships is recommended, but most sponsors require you to accept only one final award.
How important is work or research experience for winning scholarships?
It depends on the program — research scholarships value academic experience, while leadership scholarships often prioritize professional achievements.