Cash award of £5,000 for undergraduates studying English.

Five scholarships are available for new undergraduate students studying for a single or joint honours degree in the Department of English (see the full list of eligible courses below).

The Barbara Raw Scholarship is named in honour of a former Royal Holloway student and rewards high-achieving students.

Am I eligible?

• Home or International fee status
• Offer to study one of the following degrees:
  • BA English
  • BA English and Drama
  • BA English and Philosophy
  • BA English and Latin
  • BA English and History
  • BA English with Philosophy
  • BA Music and English
  • BA English and Film Studies
  • BA English and Classical Studies
  • BA English and American Literature
  • BA English and Creative Writing
  • BA Modern Languages and English
  • BA Comparative Literature and Culture and English
  • BA American Literature and Creative Writing
  • BA Drama and Creative Writing
  • BA English and Digital Arts

• Achieved, or predicted to achieve high grades in A-level or equivalent. As a guide, previous applicants have achieved, or been predicted, AAA or equivalent.

How do I apply?

You must submit your application via RH Direct.

You will need to write a statement explaining why you think you should be awarded the scholarship. Read the guidelines below for information on what you must include in your application.

The deadline for applications is 28 April, 2023. We will let you know the outcome of your application from 18 May, 2023.