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The Gibbs Foundation Scholarship in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences 2026-27- Applications now OPEN

About the award

Level: Undergraduate
Course: First Year students who study under the School or Law OR the School of Economics and Finance
Country/Region: Home
Value: £28,605, paid at £9,535 per academic year.
No. of awards: 1
Deadline: Monday 12th October at 11:59pm

More information

About the Scholarship

The scholarship aims to recognise talented Black Caribbean students who demonstrate academic potential, clear aspirations for the future, and a strong commitment to personal and professional development. The award is intended to provide financial support to those that are facing financial hardship and/or come from a lower income background, enabling recipients to focus on their studies and maximise the opportunities available to help remove barriers to higher education, promote social mobility and support students from Black Caribbean backgrounds who are largely underrepresented in higher education.

As a Gibbs Scholar, you will be expected to maintain good academic progress throughout your studies, as determined by the School of Law or School of Economics and Finance, and uphold the values and standards of Queen Mary University of London. Continued receipt of the scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progression and conduct.

 

Application Process

Eligible applicants are required to submit a response to the essay question provided below.

Applications will be considered by a selection panel comprising representatives from Queen Mary University of London and The Gibbs Foundation. The panel's decision is final.

Conditions of the Scholarship

Recipients must:

 · Be a first year student who is enrolled to study an undergraduate degree within School of Economics/Finance, or School of Law

· Maintain a minimum 2:1 average throughout their studies.

· Meet all academic and conduct requirements set by the School of Law.

· Continue to make good satisfactory academic progress throughout the duration of their degree programme.

 

Beyond Financial Support

The Gibbs Foundation Scholarship offers more than financial assistance. Scholars will benefit from:

· Mentoring opportunities.

· Access to professional networks.

· Insight into career pathways.

· Work experience opportunities.

· Personal and professional development support.

The aim of the programme is to help scholars build confidence, gain valuable experience, develop professional networks, and enhance their prospects of securing graduate employment following completion of their degree.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible to apply for this Studentship you must: 

1. Be assessed as a Home student for tuition fee purposes.

2. Be of Black Caribbean or Mixed Black Caribbean heritage.

3. Have accepted an offer from Queen Mary University of London to study an undergraduate degree within the School of Law or School of Economics and Finance

How do I apply?

School of Law

Application form for students in the School of Law:Application Form- The Gibbs Foundation Scholarship- School of Law .docx [DOC 51KB] 

School of Economics and Finance

Application form for students in the School of Economics and Finance:Application Form- The Gibbs Foundation Scholarship- School of Economics and Finance .docx [DOC 51KB]

    Your application (see above) MUST be emailed to hss-feedback@qmul.ac.uk by 11:59pm on Monday 12th October 2026.

    Please note: If any use of AI is detected on your application form, it will not be considered in the shortlisting panel. 

     

    Contact

    Queries relating to these studentships may be addressed to Ella Morgan, Faculty Office Business Coordinator: ella.morgan@qmul.ac.uk

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