MA Scholarships

At Warwick, we offer funding opportunities to support our postgraduate-taught students, both UK and international.

Find scholarship and funding opportunities on our Scholarships search tool.

The School of Modern Languages are also delighted to be able to award their own departmental scholarship, you can see the options available below.

WARWICK TAUGHT MASTERS SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME for 2025 entry

DEADLINE: tbc

For information about the Warwick Taught Masters Scholarship Scheme (including eligibility), please visit the Scheme's dedicated website hereLink opens in a new window.

Warwick University also offers information on further scholarships and loans.

ALUMNI DISCOUNT SCHEME for 2025 entry

The Alumni Discount Scheme is also available for 2025 entry. All Warwick graduates qualify for a 10% tuition fee discount, please see hereLink opens in a new window).

PG SANCTUARY SCHOLARSHIP

Open to eligible Warwick offer holders/applicants who are seeking asylum, have humanitarian protection or discretionary/limited leave to remain due to an asylum claim. More information hereLink opens in a new window.

DEPARTMENTAL MA SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2025 ENTRY

DEADLINE: Tuesday 27th May 2025

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures (SMLC) will award a Master's scholarship to an outstanding applicant wishing to commence full-time study on of our one-year taught master's in Autumn 2025:

The scholarship is intended to facilitate access to Master's level study in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures for an academically gifted student who may otherwise experience difficulty in progressing to postgraduate study.

The scholarship will consist of a fee waiver (for applicants with Home fees status) or a fee subsidy (for applicants with International fees status) for a maximum value equal to the Postgraduate Taught fees. For the successful candidates, the award will be conditional on acceptance of a place of study. The award will be arranged directly with the University's Student Finances service. If the fee for the course is less (e.g. because the student qualifies for a Warwick alumni discount), the level of the scholarship will be adjusted accordingly.

Please note:

The scholarship is for full-time study only.

Students domiciled in the UK as well as international students are eligible to apply. However, the scholarship is capped (as above) at home-fee level for 2024 entry. If you have questions about your fee status, please follow this link.
The scholarship cannot be deferred, or transferred to another course outside the School of Modern Languages & Cultures.
You must be self-funding - see below *
You must have (or be expected to attain) a First or good 2.i (or international equivalent) for your undergraduate degree.
Applications are welcomed from students who consider Master's study as a stepping-stone towards doctoral study, though this is not a prerequisite.
The School of Modern Languages & Cultures values equality, diversity and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from underrepresented and/or minority groups. If you are returning to study after a break (of more than 2 years) and/or have relevant professional experience, then please clarify this in your personal statement (for the course application) and/or motivational statement.

* Self-funding status: You are considered to be a self-funded student if you are financing your studies with your own savings or if you are receiving financial assistance from family or friends. If you take out a student loan to cover the cost of your studies, you are also considered to be self-funded. You are not self-funded if your fees are being paid by a third party (other than family and friends) or if you are in receipt of a study grant or scholarship external to the University or through another Warwick-based scheme (other than an alumni discount).

How to apply for a Departmental MA scholarship

To apply for this scholarship you will need to have completed the following by the closing date:

a formal application for admission to one of these courses - click here for further information and to apply
a 500-word personal statement explaining how the scholarship would facilitate access to PGT studies
an updated CV, including any relevant professional experience

The personal statement and CV must be sent to both the course director Dr David Orrego-Carmona (david.orrego-carmona@warwick.ac.uk) & the School Office (SMLCOffice@warwick.ac.uk)

Closing date

The closing date is Tuesday 27th May 2025 at 12 noon GMT.

Other funding opportunities

In addition to the scholarships mentioned above, please check the University of Warwick webpage for Scholarships and Bursaries for PG study (choose Postgraduate Taught from the "level" menu).

Li Xiaoming Bursary

In the past, eligible students have applied to the Li Xiaoming Bursary for PG Taught courses. More information hereLink opens in a new window. All eligible students are considered for this scholarship, but this bursary will be awarded to students who are able to demonstrate how their study at Warwick and future career will contribute to society.

To strengthen your case, please send a 500-word personal statement explaining how your study at Warwick and your future career will contribute to society.

The personal statement and CV must be sent to both the course director Dr David Orrego-Carmona (david.orrego-carmona@warwick.ac.uk) & the School Office (SMLCOffice@warwick.ac.uk)

Closing date

The closing date is to be confirmed.

Questions?

For further information about our taught MA courses or to discuss a potential application please contact the director of MA courses, Dr David Orrego-Carmona, at david dot orrego-carmona at warwick dot ac dot uk