Hill Foundation

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Typical grants: From £13,863
Applications: Not accepted

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About Hill Foundation

The Hill Foundation is a UK-registered charitable company established in 2001, dedicated to promoting international understanding and cooperation. Shaped by its donor's vision of integrating Russia into the global community, the Foundation advances education, cross-cultural exchange, and future leadership for the public good. It achieves this by sponsoring academically exceptional Russian nationals to study at the University of Oxford. The Foundation operates exclusively through individual scholarships, fully funding course fees and living costs for second undergraduate or postgraduate degrees. It partners closely with the University of Oxford for rigorous selection and focuses solely on individual scholars, avoiding all organisational grants or projects. This focused model aims to build a network of alumni who contribute to Russian society.

What Hill Foundation funds

The Foundation funds education, specifically scholarships for academically exceptional Russian nationals to pursue second undergraduate or postgraduate degrees at the University of Oxford. The scholarships cover the full cost of course fees and living costs, enabling recipients to focus entirely on their studies. The Foundation encourages studies in fields that can benefit Russian society, including business, academia, public service, the arts, and professions. Beyond academic achievement, the programme fosters cross-cultural exchange and develops future leaders. The grants are for study at Oxford, with recipients expected to return to Russia after their degree to apply their learning.

Who can apply

The Foundation supports only individual Russian nationals who are ordinarily resident in Russia. Applicants must first secure an offer of admission to the University of Oxford for a second undergraduate or postgraduate degree. The Foundation looks for outstanding academic records, strong personal qualities, and a clear commitment to benefiting Russian society. Organisations, charities, and non-Russian nationals are not eligible. There is no religious restriction. Recipients are expected to return to Russia after their studies to maximise the impact of their education.

What Hill Foundation doesn't fund

The Foundation does not fund organisations, charities, projects, core costs, or capital support. It does not support first undergraduate degrees or study at institutions other than the University of Oxford. Grants are not available for non-Russian nationals or for those not ordinarily resident in Russia. The Foundation also does not accept unsolicited proposals.

How they like to fund

The Foundation provides scholarships that fully fund course fees and living costs for the entire duration of the chosen degree programme. It works exclusively through a partnership with the University of Oxford, which handles the rigorous selection process. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications; all funding is directed through this collaboration. The model is entirely individual-focused, with no support for organisational budgets or projects.

How much does Hill Foundation give?

From £13,863

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Focus areas

Education

How to apply to Hill Foundation

Hill Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Hill Foundation provide?

Hill Foundation typically provides grants from £13,863.

Where does Hill Foundation fund charities?

Hill Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Hill Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

Hill Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Hill Foundation?

Hill Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.