Funding & benefits
qualify for UK tuition fees
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
Black Futures Scholarship is an official-source-verified opportunity offered by University of Southampton in United Kingdom. Eligible academic level: PhD / Doctoral · Research. Recorded funding: Funding & benefits. Application deadline: Applications closed. Review the verified eligibility, benefits and official application route below before applying. Applicants must be UK residents who qualify for UK tuition fees and have already applied for a PhD project in one of the university's faculties. You need to submit an online application through the portal by February 27, 2026. Required documents include academic transcripts and degree certificates for your undergraduate and Master's studies.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- be a UK resident
- qualify for UK tuition fees
- have applied for a PhD project in one of our faculties
- Black or Black British - African
- Black or Black British - Caribbean
- Black or Black British - another Black background
- Mixed - White and Black Caribbean
- Mixed - White and Black African
- Mixed - Black African, Black Caribbean or another Black background
- To get this scholarship you must:
- You must also be from one of these backgrounds:
- These categories are defined by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). The University must use these categories to enable reporting, however we recognise their inherent limitations.
Should you apply?
It suits PhD / Doctoral or Research applicants working in All study areas. Expect to prepare 7 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral or Research.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Prior degree / academic background: have applied for a PhD project in one of our faculties.
- Study destination: United Kingdom.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- an academic transcript of your undergraduate degree showing modules and marks achieved
- an academic transcript from your Master's degree showing modules and marks achieved if you have already graduated
- undergraduate degree certificate and Master's degree certificate (if you have already graduated)
- CV (also referred to as a resume)
- personal statement
- research proposal (if you are planning your own project or if it states you need to provide it)
- write a personal statement including your motivation for the project, your relevant skills and experience, and how it supports your future goals. Keep this focused and concise
Application process
- apply online for your chosen PhD project.
- submit an online application for the Black Futures Scholarship Scheme.
- Apply now
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Is this for Master's, PhD or postdoctoral applicants?
It is for PhD / Doctoral or Research level applicants at University of Southampton in United Kingdom.
Is Black Futures Scholarship still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 27 February 2026). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
Where do I apply?
Directly with University of Southampton, through the official application page linked from this record.
What do I need to submit?
The official page lists 7 items: an academic transcript of your undergraduate degree showing modules and marks achieved, an academic transcript from your Master's degree showing modules and marks achieved if you have already graduated, undergraduate degree certificate and Master's degree certificate (if you have already graduated), CV (also referred to as a resume), personal statement, research proposal (if you are planning your own project or if it states you need to provide it), and more.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from University of Southampton's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 5 Oct 2026 · Verified yesterday
About University of Southampton
University of Southampton is based in United Kingdom and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.