King’s College London, in collaboration with Shakespeare’s Globe, is happy to announce the MA Shakespeare Studies Bursary for the academic year 2025/2026. Generously funded by the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, this prestigious bursary offers financial support to a UK-domiciled, home-fee status student who has accepted an offer to study on the MA Shakespeare Studies programme, jointly delivered by the two institutions.
King’s College London, founded in 1829 by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United Kingdom. Located in the heart of London, it has a rich history of academic excellence, research innovation, and social impact. Over the years, King’s has produced many notable alumni, including Nobel Prize winners, world leaders, and influential thinkers, and it remains a leading institution in fields ranging from the humanities to science and medicine.
Table of Briefs
| Detail | Information |
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| Scholarship Name | MA Shakespeare Studies Bursary 2025-26 |
| Funding Type | Tuition fee bursary |
| Award Amount | $15,000 USD (approx. £11,000 GBP) |
| Eligible Programme | MA Shakespeare Studies |
| Institutions Involved | King’s College London & Shakespeare’s Globe |
| Eligibility | Home fee status, UK-domiciled, offer-holder |
| Application Deadline | 25 August 2025 |
| Academic Year | 2025/2026 |
| Study Mode | Postgraduate taught |
Background
This prestigious bursary is funded by the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, an organisation known for supporting scholarship and the arts. It aims to assist a UK-domiciled student in pursuing a Master’s degree in Shakespeare Studies, a programme jointly offered by King’s College London and Shakespeare’s Globe. The programme itself offers an exceptional blend of academic excellence and professional theatre insights in the heart of Shakespeare’s legacy.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the MA Shakespeare Studies Bursary, applicants must:
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Be classified as a Home fee-paying student.
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Be UK-domiciled.
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Have accepted an offer to study on the MA Shakespeare Studies programme for September 2025 entry.
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Not be pursuing a second Master’s degree (unless justified with a strong academic/personal reason).
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Remain continuously enrolled in the programme (interruption, repetition, or transfer will void the bursary).
Benefits
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Award Value: $15,000 USD (approximately £11,000 GBP)
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Payment Type: Direct payment toward the recipient’s tuition fees
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Important Note: The recipient is responsible for any remaining balance of the tuition fees.
Application Process
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Submit your scholarship application form directly through King’s College London and Shakespeare’s Globe.
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Candidates will be evaluated on:
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Academic merit
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Financial need
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The selection panel is especially interested in supporting students from backgrounds historically under-represented in postgraduate humanities education.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 25 August 2025.
Conclusion
The MA Shakespeare Studies Bursary 2025-26 is not just a financial award it’s a chance to study Shakespeare where his legacy still lives. With the academic rigour of King’s College London and the practical immersion at Shakespeare’s Globe, this unique opportunity can open doors to careers in academia, publishing, theatre, education, and beyond.