This scheme is now closed and will reopen in 2026.
We are very aware that securing a postgraduate qualification is a significant financial investment and we are committed to trying to remove this barrier. We are now offering fully funded taught MSc in Conservation Science studentships at the University of Kent, particularly targeted towards individuals from underserved backgrounds. For instance, we are really keen to support students from ethnic minorities and/or lower-income households, people who have suffered significant educational disruption (other than the covid pandemic), and individuals who are estranged from both their primary carers or have been or are young carers themselves. For more information about the Leverhulme ‘Space for Nature’ Doctoral Scholars Programme, please visit our website.
Scholarship value
The MSc scholarships include an annual stipend (equivalent to the Research Councils UK National Minimum Doctoral Stipend; the 2024/25 rate is £20,780, which is not taxed income). Tuition fees are covered at the home student rate.
Eligibility
This award is open home students only. To be classed as a home student, candidates must meet the following criteria and the associated residency requirements:
- Be a UK national or,
- Have settled status or,
- Have pre-settled status or,
- Have indefinite leave to remain or enter.
Criteria
- Hold a 1 or 2.1 Bachelor's degree.
- Provide a CV. On the CV, please list the degree modules you have studied and provide the grade you were awarded for each one. Please also provide the overall grade you were awarded for your degree.
- Provide a covering letter, which outlines why you are interested in being a fully funded Leverhulme ‘Space for Nature’ MSc Scholar, studying for our taught MSc in Conservation Science. This should be no more than one A4 page long. Any statement exceeding this limit will not be accepted.
- Complete our equality, diversity and inclusivity questionnaire in full via this link
- Provide academic references in support of your application; these will be requested if you are successful through the shortlisting process.
- Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed informally, by a small number of people.
- Be able to start the MSc programme on Monday 29th Sept 2025.
How to apply
Please apply for the scholarships by sending your covering letter and CV to LHScholars@kent.ac.uk and filling out our equality, diversity and inclusivity questionnaire via this link.
These tasks must be completed by Monday 21st July 2025 at 23.55.