Keele University SURF Scholarship 2025 in UK
Keele University’s Leverhulme-funded Sustainable Rural Futures Programme (SURF) will train a new generation of interdisciplinary rural researchers to tackle contemporary rural challenges.
The Leverhulme Trust is keen to support scholars form under-represented groups to study for a Masters and a PhD. We are inviting UK-domiciled applicants from either low-income and/or black heritage backgrounds to apply for a 5-year award.
Masters Plus scholars will complete a Keele Masters programme in the first year before moving onto 4-year PhD study.
Overview of the Keele University SURF Scholarship 2025
- Type: Masters, PhD Scholarships
- Country of study: United Kingdom (UK)
- Sponsor: Leverhulme-funded Sustainable Rural Futures Programme
- School of study: Keele University
- Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
- Benefits: Full Scholarship, Living Stipend, £10,000 research allowance
- Deadline: August 18, 2025
Criterias for the Keele University SURF Scholarship 2025
- have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2.1 honours degree.
Leverhulme Trust criteria for Masters plus scholarships are:
- Black African, Black Caribbean, Black Other, Mixed White and Black Caribbean, Mixed White and Black African or Other mixed background (including Black African, Black Caribbean or Black Other) heritage OR
- Receipt of full maintenance loan or Special Support Loan during your undergraduate study.
Perks of the Keele University SURF Scholarship 2025
- The Keele University SURF Scholarship is fully funded for five years at UKRI rate for stipend, one-year Masters tuition fees and four years PGR tuition fees.
- All scholarships include £10,000 allowance to support research activities and training.
- Scholars will also benefit from funding to support cohort building activities.
Application Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Completed SURF Masters plus application from (downloaded from the SURF website).
- CV
- Academic transcripts/certificates
- Passport
- Language certificate (if applicable)
- Contact details for two academic referees
Application Procedures for the Keele University SURF Scholarship 2025
- Apply via online the application portal. A link to the Keele online application form is available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/surf/apply/
- Applications are open to scholars from any relevant disciplinary background.
- Applicants are invited to propose their own project for PhD study, or apply to the specific call below. Please contact [email protected] to discuss your project ideas.
- Scholarships are available for scholars to enrol in any of the PGT programmes in October 2025.
