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Dinah and Jessica Nichols Scholarship

Last verified 30 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Dinah and Jessica Nichols Scholarship: One cash award of £6,250. Deadline: 30 May 2027 (time and time zone not stated).

Provider
Royal Holloway, University of London
Host country
United Kingdom
Deadline
30 May 2027 (time and time zone not stated)
Region
Europe

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
New full-time or part-time entrant; offer for specified History/MA Holocaust Studies/MA Public History/MA English Literature: Medieval Studies; first-class honours equivalent.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply.
Funding
One cash award of £6,250. Not covered: Cash support is limited to the published amount; no promise to meet full tuition or living/travel/visa costs. No restriction on using the cash for living costs is stated on the award page.
Study level
Masters
Deadline
30 May 2027 (time and time zone not stated)

Key eligibility criteria

  • New full-time or part-time entrant; offer for specified History/MA Holocaust Studies/MA Public History/MA English Literature: Medieval Studies; first-class honours equivalent.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply.

About the Dinah and Jessica Nichols Scholarship (2026)

## Eligibility New full-time or part-time entrant; offer for specified History/MA Holocaust Studies/MA Public History/MA English Literature: Medieval Studies; first-class honours equivalent.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply. ## Who this may suit - **Ethiopia:** None - **Mozambique:** None - **Nigeria:** None - **Kenya:** None ## Funding One cash award of £6,250. Not covered: Cash support is limited to the published amount; no promise to meet full tuition or living/travel/visa costs. No restriction on using the cash for living costs is stated on the award page. ## Language Meet the English-language requirements for the admitted degree; no award-specific score is stated. ## Deadline 30 May 2027 (time and time zone not stated) No deadline time or timezone published. Individual award page says Apply now, but current central directory says competitive September 2027 applications have not yet opened. Classified confirmed upcoming until portal availability is reconciled. Check the official page before applying; conditions and dates can change.

Dinah and Jessica Nichols Scholarship eligibility

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  • New full-time or part-time entrant; offer for specified History/MA Holocaust Studies/MA Public History/MA English Literature: Medieval Studies; first-class honours equivalent.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply.

Dinah and Jessica Nichols Scholarship document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Dinah and Jessica Nichols Scholarship 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/scholarships/dinah-and-jessica-nichols-scholarship/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: New full-time or part-time entrant; offer for specified History/MA Holocaust Studies/MA Public History/MA English Literature: Medieval Studies; first-class honours equivalent.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 30 May 2027 (time and time zone not stated). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Dinah and Jessica Nichols Scholarship deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 30 May 2027 (time and time zone not stated). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      30 May 2027 (time and time zone not stated)

      Provider deadline information: 30 May 2027 (time and time zone not stated). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Rechecked against official source https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/scholarships/dinah-and-jessica-nichols-scholarship/ on 30 Oct 2026 (audience package 29 Oct 2026, EU-001). Conditional eligibility; one programme family.
    Last checked 10/30/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Dinah and Jessica Nichols Scholarship?+

    New full-time or part-time entrant; offer for specified History/MA Holocaust Studies/MA Public History/MA English Literature: Medieval Studies; first-class honours equivalent.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply.

    What funding does the Dinah and Jessica Nichols Scholarship offer?+

    Listed funding: One cash award of £6,250. Not covered: Cash support is limited to the published amount; no promise to meet full tuition or living/travel/visa costs. No restriction on using the cash for living costs is stated on the award page.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 30 May 2027 (time and time zone not stated). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/scholarships/dinah-and-jessica-nichols-scholarship/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: New full-time or part-time entrant; offer for specified History/MA Holocaust Studies/MA Public History/MA English Literature: Medieval Studies; first-class honours equivalent.; Residency: No separate nationality or residence restriction stated on award page; university admission and fee-status rules apply.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 30 May 2027 (time and time zone not stated). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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