The Koppinen Family Scholarship 2026 at Royal Holloway University

Royal Holloway University is awarding this prestigious scholarship to new full-time or part-time students with Home or International fee status interested in studying MA Creative Writing. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 15, 2026
• Value£10,000
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorRoyal Holloway University of London
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyRoyal Holloway University of London
• Course to studyCreative Writing
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Tuition fee reduction of £10,000 for students with a financial need.

Requirements

• Offer to study MA Creative Writing
• Achieved, or on target to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent (or relevant professional experience)
• Able to demonstrate financial need (i.e. unable to undertake further study without the financial support of the scholarship). 
• Studying for first Masters degree.

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Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Apply for a Masters degree in Creative Writing
2. Apply for the scholarship here
   • You must provide a supporting statement of no more than 400 words, which should include:
   • Academic and/or literary achievements you are particularly proud of and why these really matter to you.
   • Why you have chosen to do the degree you have applied for. 
   • What your future aspirations are and how the scholarship will help you to achieve your future goals.
   • From a financial standpoint, what impact this scholarship would have on your education, and special personal or family circumstances affecting your need for financial assistance.
   • Evidence of an enthusiastic and authentic spirit of enquiry indicating clearly how this scholarship would help you share and advance knowledge of future generations. 
   • Your statement will be judged on how effectively and convincingly you respond to the above. 
   • Applications which exceed the word count will automatically be rejected. 

For more details, visit Royal Holloway Scholarship webpage