The Cratchley Scholarships in History are funded from a generous legacy gift in the will of the late Margaret Parsons (BA History 1941, Cert Ed 1942).

Margaret, her sister Gladys, and her brother William studied at Bristol. They wanted to provide financial support to undergraduate students at the University studying history in memory of their parents Edwin and Alice Cratchley.

Up to four awards are available in 2025/26.

Successful candidates receive £2,000 for their first, second and third years. There is also a further £1,000 available as Career Employability funding.

If you started before 2025/26

Your awards have a value of £3,500 if you started before 2025/26. You receive:

• £2,000 in the first year
• £750 in the second and third years

There is also a further £1,000 available as Career Employability Funding.

Eligibility

You can apply if you:

• are a UK applicant for full-time undergraduate study
• have an offer (or are awaiting a decision) to study for an undergraduate History degree starting in 2025/26 excluding:
  • Ancient History
  • History of Art
• have a household income of £50,000 or less as confirmed by the Student Loans Company

Read the full eligibility criteria.

How to apply

Apply via the additional funding page.

When you apply for additional funding, you complete one application form but are considered for several scholarships and bursaries.

Further details

If you are successful, you will be enrolled on the Futures Scholarships programme.

You will be supported by the Futures Scholarship co-ordinator to access career guidance and advice on University opportunities for personal and professional development.

Recipients are expected to come to periodic meetings with relevant University team members.

Read the terms and conditions.