BENTHAM-MOXON TRUST (B.A. KRUKOFF FUND), WITH ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW AND QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Bentham-Moxon Trust B.A. Krukoff Fellowship in Tropical African Botany
full · masters
- Full tuition coveredCore benefit
- ~GBP 25,000 maintenance (est.)Allowance
- Up to ~GBP 5,000 visa/travel (est.)Extra support
- 1 award per cycleHighly selective
- Tropical African botanyResearch focus
- All nationalitiesWho can apply
At a glance
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Funding
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Max amount
Aug 31, 2026
Deadline
All countries
Country
Bentham-Moxon Trust (B.A. Krukoff Fund), with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Queen Mary University of London
Provider
The Bentham-Moxon Trust B.A. Krukoff Fellowship is a fully funded Master's bursary administered by the Bentham-Moxon Trust's B.A. Krukoff Fund and distributed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, to support one student on the Kew/Queen Mary University of London Plant and Fungal Taxonomy, Diversity and Conservation MSc in the United Kingdom. The award is reserved for a student basing their MSc research project on Tropical African botany. It covers relevant tuition fees in full, a maintenance and travel allowance of up to about 25,000 GBP for accommodation, subsistence, daily travel and field-trip costs, and up to about 5,000 GBP toward visa application costs, the UK healthcare surcharge and travel between the student's home country and the UK at the start and end of the course. It is open to international students from all countries who have secured an offer for the MSc, can show experience in Tropical African botany, and commit to continuing work in the field afterwards; holders may not receive another bursary for the same year. Admissions tutors assess complete applications and aim to decide within about 4 weeks. Because the figures are reviewed each cycle, confirm the exact current-cycle amounts and deadlines on the official Kew/QMUL MSc page before you apply.
What's covered
- Tuition fees — Full coverage of the relevant MSc tuition fees for the Kew/QMUL Plant and Fungal Taxonomy, Diversity and Conservation programme.
- Maintenance and travel allowance — An allowance of up to ~GBP 25,000 (est.) covering accommodation, subsistence, daily travel and field-trip-related expenses during the course.
- Visa and healthcare costs — Up to ~GBP 5,000 (est.) toward visa application costs and the UK Immigration Health Surcharge.
- International travel — Funding within the additional allowance for travel between the student's home country and the UK at the beginning and end of the course.
- Field research support — Support for field trips and project work connected to the Tropical African botany MSc research project.
How to apply
Apply through the Kew/QMUL MSc bursary process once you hold or are seeking an offer for the programme, submitting the bursary application and supporting documents.
- Secure your MSc offer — Apply for, and aim to secure, an offer for the Kew/QMUL Plant and Fungal Taxonomy, Diversity and Conservation MSc for the relevant year.
- Complete the application form — Fill in all mandatory fields of the Krukoff Fellowship application form accurately and in full.
- Prepare supporting documents — Assemble degree transcripts, referee details, a statement of purpose, a CV and an English-language certificate as specified.
- Evidence your Tropical African botany focus — Show your experience in Tropical African botany and explain how your MSc research project and future plans fit the fund's aims.
- Submit and await the decision — Submit the complete application; admissions tutors assess it and communicate a decision, normally within about four weeks of a complete submission.
Eligibility
MSc offerMust hold an offer for the Kew/QMUL Plant and Fungal Taxonomy, Diversity and Conservation MSc for the relevant academic year.
Research focusMust base the MSc research project on Tropical African botany and show prior experience in the field.
CommitmentMust demonstrate a commitment to continuing work and making an impact in Tropical African botany after completing the course.
Nationality and EnglishOpen to applicants from all countries; proficiency in English is required.
No other bursaryMust not hold any other bursary or grant for pursuing the same MSc during that academic year, and must meet UK study and visa requirements.
Conditional offer holders may apply but must satisfy all offer conditions by the stated date if awarded. The bursary supports a single student per cycle, so demand is high.
Eligible countries
All countries
Deadlines
2026/2027 MSc intake~31 August 2026 (conditions deadline) (est.)
Selection
Admissions tutors for the Kew/QMUL MSc assess complete applications and select the single recipient on the strength of the academic record, demonstrated experience in Tropical African botany, the quality and fit of the proposed research project, and the applicant's commitment to continuing work in the field. A decision is normally communicated within about four weeks of a complete application being received.
Verified sources
About the provider
The Bentham-Moxon Trust is a charity that supports botanical research and education linked to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Through its B.A. Krukoff Fund it finances study in plant systematics, and the Krukoff Fellowship is distributed by Kew to a student on the Kew/Queen Mary University of London MSc focusing on Tropical African botany.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who can apply for the B.A. Krukoff Fellowship?
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International and UK students holding an offer for the Kew/QMUL Plant and Fungal Taxonomy, Diversity and Conservation MSc who will base their research project on Tropical African botany.
What does the fellowship cover?
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It covers relevant tuition fees in full, a maintenance and travel allowance of up to ~GBP 25,000 (est.), and up to ~GBP 5,000 (est.) toward visa, healthcare surcharge and international travel.
How much is the maintenance allowance?
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Up to about ~GBP 25,000 (est.), covering accommodation, subsistence, daily travel and field-trip-related expenses; confirm the current figure officially.
How many awards are available?
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The bursary supports a single student per cycle for the Kew/QMUL MSc, so it is highly selective.
Which MSc does it support?
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The Kew/Queen Mary University of London Plant and Fungal Taxonomy, Diversity and Conservation MSc in the United Kingdom.
Is the fellowship open to all nationalities?
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Yes. It welcomes applicants from all countries, provided they meet UK study and visa requirements and are proficient in English.
What research focus is required?
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Your MSc research project must focus on Tropical African botany, and you should show prior experience and a commitment to continuing in the field.
Can I hold another scholarship at the same time?
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No. You must not hold any other bursary or grant for pursuing the same MSc during that academic year.
Who administers the bursary?
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It is administered by the Bentham-Moxon Trust's B.A. Krukoff Fund and distributed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
How do I apply?
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Secure or seek your MSc offer, complete the Krukoff Fellowship application form, and submit your transcripts, references, statement of purpose, CV and English certificate.
How long does a decision take?
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Admissions tutors normally communicate a decision within about four weeks of receiving a complete application.
Where can I confirm the current details?
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Confirm the amounts, conditions and deadlines on the official Kew/QMUL MSc page, because the figures are reviewed each cycle.