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Foundation Grant – 2024 Funds for Women Graduates (FfWG)

Foundation Grants are designed to help women graduates (Domestic and International students) in the final year of a Ph.D. or DPhil with scholarship benefits for their living expenses.
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December 19, 2023
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Foundation Grant – 2024 | Funds for Women Graduates (FFWG) | United Kingdom

Foundation Grants are designed to help women graduates (Domestic and International students) in the final year of a Ph.D. or DPhil with scholarship benefits for their living expenses. We do not offer fully funded scholarships in respect of fees. To be eligible, domestic and international students, you must be registered for study or research at an approved institution of higher education in Great Britain and doing the bulk of your study in Great Britain. Foundation Grants can be up to £6,500 and are awarded in July for the following academic year.

Eligibility Criteria

The criteria for awarding Grants are the proven needs of the applicant and her academic caliber. Competition is very great so not all qualifying applicants will receive a Grant. These are offered on a needs basis therefore not all grants will be for the maximum sum quoted or requested.

  • Women graduates from Great Britain and international students are eligible to apply.
  • They must be registered for study at an institution in Great Britain and resident in Great Britain during their final fee-paying or writing up year of PhD or DPhil.
  • Any subject or field of study will be considered.
  • There is no upper age limit.
  • Evidence of ability to pay fees is required.
  • Domestic or international Students reading for a part-time PhD or DPhil will be eligible to apply from their third year onwards.
  • The Grants will be a contribution towards living expenses for one year’s academic study or research.
  • The amount of the Foundation Grant awarded will be decided by FfWG.
  • Grant holders must submit a written report at the end of the academic year for which the grant was awarded.

Scholarship Benefits:

  • For women graduates in the final year of their PhD or DPhil
  • Helps with living expenses, not fees
  • Grants available up to £6,500

Key dates:

Recommended: Academic Excellence Scholarship for International Students

Official Link: FfWG