Scholarships / Second Class Lower (2:2)

Scholarships for Students with a Second Class Lower (2:2)

A Second Class Lower (2:2), or its equivalent in other grading systems, is enough to qualify for many fully-funded scholarships — plenty of providers set no minimum classification at all, or judge applications holistically alongside work experience, references and a strong personal statement rather than screening purely on grades.

That said, some highly competitive programmes do set a higher minimum, so it's worth checking each scholarship's actual published requirement rather than assuming you're excluded. Oblanky's eligibility checker compares your real classification, GPA, percentage or CGPA on any grading scale against each scholarship's specific academic requirement, and clearly flags when a match is an estimate rather than a guarantee. Use the checker below to see your real options.

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29 scholarships to explore

UKRI-funded studentshipsUK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Open
United KingdomPhDRolling — organisations usually start recruitment 12 months before the studentship start date; most students start in October but start dates can be any time of year by agreement
Covers tuition feesProvides a stipend to cover living costsAdditional funds may be available for fieldwork and other research-related expenses