We offer a range of financial support options for postgraduates studying in the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research. This includes scholarships, bursaries and loans, as well as advice on alternative and external funding options available to you.
Taught programme scholarships
The following scholarships for taught programmes are specific to the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research.
- Bill Jenkins Scholarship
- Blackbaud Scholarship (for Philanthropic Studies)
- Methods of Social Research Scholarship
- Alumni Excellence Scholarship
- Alumni Scholarship
SeNSS, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) 1+3 (Masters and PhD) studentships
Applications are also open for those wishing to apply for the SeNSS, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) 1+3 (Masters and PhD) studentships. Starting in September 2020, the deadline for applications is Sunday 19 January 2020. For more information and details on how to apply, please contact our Postgraduate team.
The University of Kent also offers:
- Graduate School scholarships (for Kent graduates)
- International Scholarships for Taught Master's Students
- Loyalty discount (for Kent graduates)
- Postgrad Solutions Study Bursaries
- Templeman Scholarship (for Kent graduates)
Loans
Research programme scholarships
- Adult Social Care
- Graduate School Scholarship (for Kent graduates)
- Quantitative Social Sciences Scholarship
- SeNSS, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
- SSPSSR Vice Chancellor's Scholarship
- Tizard Centre PhD Studentship
The University of Kent also offers: