Sally Sainsbury History Scholarship

The Sally Sainsbury History Scholarship is an undergraduate bursary for students in the School of History at Queen Mary University of London. Three awards will be available for 2026/27 entry. Recipients receive a cash award of £1,250 per year for three years. The scholarship is restricted to students who are permanent residents of specified London boroughs and meet an income threshold.

Cash award of £1,250 per year for three years; three scholarships available

Applicants must be enrolled in September 2026 and be in the first year of a School of History undergraduate course; must be permanent residents of the City of London, Tower Hamlets, Newham or Hackney and have lived there for at least three years; and must be assessed by Student Finance England as having a household income of £42,875 or less.

Applicants must have enrolled in September 2026 and be in the first year of the School of History; household income must be verified via a full income assessment by Student Finance England.