The 2027 Martingale Scholarship offers fully funded postgraduate opportunities for talented students who want to pursue a Master’s or PhD in Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences or Artificial Intelligence at selected UK universities.
The programme is designed particularly for students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds who face financial barriers to postgraduate study.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful scholars may receive:
– Full tuition fee coverage
– Research expenses
– Tax-free living stipend
– University application support
– Leadership and professional development
– Access to academic and industry networks
– Membership of the Martingale research community
The scholarship is available at partner universities including Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol, Warwick, York and UCL.
Eligible Fields
For 2027 entry, scholarships are available mainly in:
– Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences
– Artificial Intelligence
– Selected AI and computer science-related programmes
Statistics-focused programmes are not funded for the 2027 intake.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants generally must:
– Be on track for or have achieved a First or Upper-Second Class degree, or equivalent.
– Be eligible to start a qualifying Master’s or PhD programme in the UK in September 2027.
– Qualify for Home Fee status at the partner university.
– Have attended school in the UK or Ireland for the required period.
– Have attended a state-funded school or received substantial financial assistance at a fee-paying school.
– Have faced financial barriers, typically including household income of £45,000 or below.
– Demonstrate academic potential and motivation for postgraduate research.
Application Process
Applicants first apply to the Martingale Foundation and submit their academic transcript, evidence of financial need and two referees.
Shortlisted applicants attend an interview. Successful candidates then receive support to apply to eligible programmes at Martingale partner universities.
Deadline
The application deadline for the 2027 Martingale Scholarship is 18 October 2026 at 23:59.
University applications take place later, generally between January and February 2027, although some programmes may have earlier deadlines.
Conclusion
(Apply Now) The 2027 Martingale Scholarship provides comprehensive financial and professional support for postgraduate study in mathematics and AI-related fields. Eligible students should prepare their academic records, financial information and references early and submit their scholarship application before the deadline.