The James Hughes-Hallett Memorial Fund Scholarship
Application deadline: Thursday 21st August 2025
The James Hughes-Hallett Memorial Fund Undergraduate Scholarship supports BA History of Art students from groups that are underrepresented in UK Higher Education.
This scholarship has been made possible through the generosity of Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and donations to the James Hughes-Hallett Memorial Fund. The scholarship will be provided to three UK undergraduate students each academic year.
Scholarship value:
The total value of the scholarship is £10,000. The scholarship will be paid in three equal installments annually in late September.
Essential Criteria:
You must meet all of the criteria below to be eligible:
- You are attending a non-fee paying UK school or college
- Your household income is below £45,000 per annum
- You are studying at Undergraduate level for the first time
- You are holding an offer to study at The Courtauld
Further selection criteria:
You are more likely to be awarded the scholarship if you also meet one or more of the criteria below:
• Care leavers
• Estranged students
• Your parents(s) / guardian(s) did not attend university
• Carers
• Received or were eligible for free school meals
• Students living with a disability
• Students from a minority ethnic group
• Students with refugee status
The James Hughes-Hallett Memorial Fund Undergraduate Scholarship is separate from The Courtauld Bursary and can be awarded in addition to The Courtauld Bursary.
In order to take up an award, you must sign terms and conditions relating to academic preparedness.
How do I apply?
Before you submit your application form, please read the guidance notes carefully. The guidance notes can be downloaded from the link below:
The James Hughes-Hallett Memorial Fund Scholarship Guidance Notes
Application form for the scholarships for 2025/26 entry can be downloaded from the link below:
The James Hughes-Hallett Memorial Fund Scholarship Application Form
Please send the completed application form to ugadmissions@courtauld.ac.uk
Frequently asked questions
How is the scholarship paid?
You will receive a third of your scholarship annually, which will be paid directly into your bank account.
Can I apply for this scholarship and other financial support?
This scholarship is available in addition to the annual Courtauld Bursary, which can be worth up to £3,000 per year.
I’m not in my first year – can I apply?
Unfortunately, this scholarship is not available to students who are currently enrolled at The Courtauld and is only available to new students starting the first year of the BA programme.