Funds for Women Graduates Foundation Grant

Fund for Women Graduates (FfWG) offers foundation grants to help women graduates with their living expenses (not fees) while registered for study or research at an approved institution of higher education in Great Britain. The criteria are the proven needs of the applicant and their academic calibre.

The Grants are intended to contribute towards living expenses for one year’s academic study or research. Foundation Grants can be up to £6,500 and are awarded in July for the following academic year. 

Who can apply?

Terms on which the grants are given:

• Women graduates from UK and overseas are eligible to apply.
• They must be studying in Great Britain and in their final fee paying or writing up year of PhD or DPhil.
• Any subject or field of study will be considered.
• There is no upper age limit.
• Evidence of ability to pay fees is required.
• Students reading for a part-time PhD or DPhil will be eligible to apply from their third year onwards.

Eligible Nationalities:

All nationalities can apply

How to Apply

Full details of the application process can be found on Funds for Women Graduates website.