Martingale Foundation Scholarships

Fully funded scholarships to enable students to pursue Masters and PhDs in Mathematical Sciences.

A Martingale Scholar receives:

  • A fully-funded scholarship to pursue a Masters or PhD at one of the Martingale partner universities (University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge, University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London, King’s College London, University of Manchester, University of Oxford, Queen Mary University of London, University College London).
  • All tuition fees and research expenses covered, including a tax-free stipend set according to the Living Wage Foundation.
  • Tailored support for applying to postgraduate programmes.
  • Access to the Martingale Development Programme, including leadership training and access to top academic and industry professionals.
  • Membership of a pioneering community of future STEM Leaders.

Programmes eligible for Martingale funding in the School of Mathematics are:


To be eligible for a Martingale Scholarship, you must:

  • Have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a first or upper-second class undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, from any university.
  • Be eligible to commence a Masters or PhD degree at a UK university from September 2026.
  • Qualify for Home Fee status at Martingale’s partner universities.
  • Have been to school in the UK or Ireland for at least three years between the ages of 11 and 18; or if not, for at least seven years between the ages of 4 and 18.*
  • Have completed your GCSEs or equivalent at a state funded school, or received a scholarship or bursary covering at least 90% of fees to attend a fee-paying school or college.
  • Have faced, or are facing, financial barriers, including having a household income of £45,000 or under, annually.

*If you have refugee status and are eligible for Home Fee status, you are eligible to apply even if you do not meet the minimum requirements for education history in the UK or Ireland.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment centre in Bristol, Edinburgh, London, or Manchester.

Successful candidates are awarded a full scholarship, subject to receiving an offer and meeting the offer conditions from a partner university.


Ahead of applying, please read the application guidance document for more details. 

Applications for 2026 Scholarships are open from 13th August until 19th October 2025. Complete your application on the Martingale Foundation website. 


Applications are made to Martingale and they will notify applicants in December 2025, after the assessment centres take place.


 For any further information please visit the Martingale Foundation website.


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