The Ben Greenstone History Scholarship 2026 – University of East Anglia
- Omran Aburayya
- Sep 14
- 3 min read
If you are a UK student interested in enrolling in a BA (Hons) History degree in September 2026, the Ben Greenstone History Scholarship 2025 may be your gateway to both financial support and enhanced professional opportunities. This prestigious scholarship at the University of East Anglia (UEA) combines funding, mentorship, and an internship to help ambitious students grow academically and in the field of public affairs.
🎓 Scholarship Summary
Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Host Institution: University of East Anglia (UEA), School of History, Faculty of Humanities
Study Level: Undergraduate (BA (Hons) History)
Target Group: UK-domiciled applicants with UK fee status who have an offer to study for the BA History course at UEA
Fields of Focus: History; candidates should show passion for history, especially as a tool for understanding the modern world
Award Value:
Total value: £15,000
Annual installments: £5,000 per year (covering tuition and/or maintenance)
Additional benefits: mentorship; internship at a London Public Affairs Agency
Number of Awards: 1 per year
Course Start Date: September 2026
Application Deadline: Friday, 1 May 2026
📚 Scholarship Overview
The Ben Greenstone History Scholarship is aimed at supporting one outstanding UK student who will begin a BA (Hons) History degree at UEA in September 2026. Beyond just financial support, this award is designed to offer an enrichment of the student’s academic life through:
Mentorship: A one-on-one mentoring experience with a professional, helping in academic guidance, career development, and linking theory to practice.
Internship: An internship placement at a London Public Affairs Agency, giving hands-on experience in policy, communication or public affairs roles—applying historical perspectives in real-world settings.
The idea is to not only support tuition or living costs, but to build professional readiness and provide networks and experience beyond the classroom.
🎁 Scholarship Benefits
Tuition & Maintenance Costs Covered: The award’s monetary value helps toward both tuition fees and living/maintenance costs.
Financial Award: £15,000 total (split in years, e.g. ~£5,000/year) for eligible degree duration.
Mentorship & Practical Experience: Mentor assigned; internship opportunity in London.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following:
Be a UK citizen or otherwise qualify as UK-domiciled with UK fee status
Have already applied for, and received an offer, to study BA (Hons) History at the University of East Anglia, starting September 2026
Demonstrate a genuine passion for History, especially in how it helps understand the modern world
Not be in receipt of any other donor-funded scholarships or awards
Application Procedure
Applications are submitted through the online application form linked here
📂 Documents / Steps Needed:
Proof of offer to study the BA History course at UEA.
Completed scholarship application form (via UEA’s scholarship or funding portal)
Personal statement or essay demonstrating:
• Your passion for history, especially how historical thinking helps interpret the modern world
• Why you applied to BA History at UEA
Evidence that you are not receiving any other donor-funded scholarship or similar award
🚀 Final Thoughts
The Ben Greenstone Histry Scholarship 2025 is a major opportunity for a UK student ready to turn a love of history into something more—combining academic excellence with mentorship and professional exposure. If you're planning to study History at UEA in September 2026, this could give you both financial backing and a head start in shaping your future.
Don’t delay—get your offer, prepare a strong personal statement, and apply by 1 May 2026.
