University College London - AJ Ayer-Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship in Philosophy

Ayer-Sumitomo Award in Philosophy

You get a one-off payment of about 1,010 EUR (around £800) when you start a philosophy research degree at University College London (UCL). You can put the money towards your tuition fees or use it for living costs. This is a small departmental award from the UCL Department of Philosophy. It is funded by a gift from Sumitomo Corporation in the name of the philosopher A.J. Ayer, and it is given out once a year based on academic merit.

Who can apply

• Degree: You are starting one of UCL's two philosophy research degrees: the MPhil Stud (a two-year full-time research course) or the PhD in Philosophy (three years full-time).
• Field of study: Philosophy only.
• Where you study: University College London, in the United Kingdom.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.
• Grades: You need excellent academic results, as the award goes to the strongest candidates.

How to apply

There is no separate application. Everyone accepted onto a UCL philosophy research degree is automatically considered. So you only need to complete the regular UCL admissions application by its deadline.