Support for developing education at Masters, Doctoral and Post Doctoral levels is offered by the Foundation in conjunction with a variety of international academic institutions (see below) to students and scholars from the region (Lebanon, Cyprus, Syria and Egypt).

The Foundation also offers a PhD scholarship to enable students from the region to undertake doctoral research in maritime archaeology at a university of their choice.

Successful candidates must demonstrate a genuine interest in maritime archaeology and would be expected to develop the subject in their home country upon completion of their studies.

Terms and Conditions for HFF Scholarships can be found here.

It is the responsability of the applicant to ensure they meet the requirements for the programme & have applied by the programme deadline.

For general enquiries and to discuss potential topics, please contract Dr. Dani Newman

Please note that ALL Masters and PhD level scholarship applications are due annually on March 31st though our grant management system. Please read the application details for diplomas and minors within that tab.

Application Guidance

  1. Clicking on the link below will open a new window for our grant management system.
  2. You will be required to create a new account to use this system. This account will be used for applications and reporting for all HFF funded projects.
  3. Please carefully read the text under each application question for guidance.
  4. We suggest that you write longer text in a word document, in case of submission errors.
  5. When attaching files to applications, please rename the files to be appropriate to your submission.
  6. If you do not receive an automatic email, or having problems with our grant management system, please contact Dani Newman.

American University of Beirut- Marine Sciences and Culture program

The Honor Frost Foundation offers an annual scholarship for Lebanese nationals or permanent residents of Lebanon to attend the Marine Sciences and Culture program at the American University of Beirut. Interested candidates are requested to submit applications to the program coordinator (see below).

Students will be registered at the American University of Beirut as visiting scholars, and provided with access to a variety of academic and electronic resources through the university. They will be given a general background in a variety of subjects related to maritime archaeology and geomorphology, and be supervised by a panel of experts from the HFF Lebanon Team and AUB. After successfully undertaking the program, students are awarded a certificate of completion.

The program consists of four MSCU courses which are detailed in the AUB student handbook. These include a fieldwork course that provides students with a hands-on experience in geophysical and diving survey techniques. The AUB home page of the MSCU Minor can be found here.

Entry Requirements:

The selection process will be conducted through a ranking system for applicants based on previous archaeological experience and dedication to the promotion and sustenance of archaeology in Lebanon. Experience in maritime archaeology projects is preferred but not required. There are no formal barriers to entry, and all interested persons are encouraged to apply.

Maintenance:

Successful applicants are expected to maintain at least a 72% average throughout the year, and to participate regularly in all courses, trainings and workshops associated with the program. They are also required to submit full reports at the end of each semester, along with a web profile for the HFF website. 

Application Procedure:

The deadline for applications is 31st March annually. The application should be in English and include the following:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover letter (up to 500 words) further detailing the candidate’s qualifications and the relevance of their application to the scholarship and program
  • A reference letter from an academic advisor or field archaeologists, preferably with a maritime background

The scholarship will cover all costs of the MSCU program directly with AUB, and covers all associated expenses for students. Interested candidates should submit their application to the program coordinator via email:

Dr Naseem Raad

nr46@aub.edu.lb OR naseemraad@honorfrostfoundation.org

Alexandria Centre for Maritime Archaeology & Underwater Cultural Heritage- Diploma

In 2009 the Alexandria Centre for Maritime Archaeology & Underwater Cultural Heritage was established as a European Union project under the EU-Tempus III Programme. The project aimed to create a specialized center for postgraduate studies which provides education and training at different levels in aspects of maritime and underwater archaeology, and to develop a Postgraduate Diploma and Master programmes in Maritime Archaeology and Underwater Cultural Heritage, designed and structured in accordance with EU standards.

The Centre offers a Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Arts degrees in Maritime Archaeology and Underwater Cultural Heritage, designed and structured in accordance with EU standards.

The programme aims to provide graduates from different backgrounds with a sound theoretical and methodological foundation in the investigation, interpretation, and management of the maritime and underwater archaeological resource within its wider context. Hence, participants in the programme would be provided with the basis for a professional career in this field or a sound foundation for further research.

The Foundation offers four scholarships to fund Diploma students (for one year), with two scholarships dedicated to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities employees. The Foundation will also fund additional travel costs for non-resident students.

Honor Frost Foundation Scholarship 2025/2025

The Alexandria Centre for Maritime Archaeology & Underwater Cultural Heritage(CMAUCH) is pleased to announce the continuation of the Honor Frost Foundation Scholarship for the Diploma program in Maritime Archaeology for the 2024/2025 academic year.

The scholarship covers tuition fees and a monthly stipend of £150. The stipend is not offered to Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities employees.

It aims to encouraging serious and deserving students to peruse graduate studies in the field of Maritime Archaeology at the CMAUCH.

Scholarships are available for students from the HFF Region:Egypt, Cyprus, Lebanon, and Syria.

Application Deadline: 5/8/2024

Applicants must be graduates of Archaeology or related disciplines.

  • A good command of English is essential.
  • CV must be submitted along with the application & indicate applicant’s level of English.
  • All applicants are required to provide a recommendation letter from a department chair or a faculty member, and a personal motivation letter.

Please fill in the application form and send it with the CV, recommendation, and motivation letters to cma@alexu.edu.eg and dani.newman@honorfrostfoundation.org

APPLICATION FORM

CMAUCH Scholarship Application Form 2024_2025

For more information:
Tel.: + 034810599
Web page: http://www.cmauch.org/
E-mail: cma@alexu.edu.eg

 

University of Southampton

This scholarship is aimed at supporting nationals of Cyprus, Lebanon, Egypt, and Syria (only) to apply for studentships at the University of Southampton, Centre for Maritime Archaeology, to undertake Masters or Doctoral studies. Studentships are offered annually and candidates are requested to submit applications to the University of Southampton (see below).

Students will be registered at the University of Southampton and supervised by experts in the field of maritime archaeology. See below for more information on the MA and PhD Scholarships available. 

MA SCHOLARSHIP

The MA/ MSc Scholarship requires: a good 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in either archaeology or a related discipline. You must be a national of Cyprus, Lebanon, Egypt or Syria.

The MA/ MSc scholarship is tenable for one year, at an annual stipend of £19,500 with an additional travel fund of £1500, which can be drawn as required during your study. Tuition fees will also be paid directly to the University at the appropriate fee rate. There may also be the opportunity to continue to PhD, fully funded, for a further three years on completion of the MA/MSc.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a genuine interest in maritime archaeology of the eastern Mediterranean region and would be expected to develop the subject in their home country upon their return. Successful candidates will be required to write their Masters dissertation on a subject relevant to the HFF regional remit. They will also be required to submit a report to the HFF at the end of their study and help in the promotion of the Foundation and its activities whenever possible, including social media. The successful candidate will be encouraged to publish the results of their research as appropriate.

For further details contact: Dr. Dani Newman 

MA/MSc Scholarship Requirements

Applicants for the scholarship need to submit a copy of their CV; a sample of written work (4,000 words, max); and a personal statement of up to 800 words explaining why you feel you are suitable for the MA/MSc scholarship. Please also arrange for 1 academic references to be sent independently by the deadline. All material should be sent to admissions@soton.ac.uk

Additionally, please apply through the HFF grants system by clicking on the link above.

 

University of Aix-Marseille

The Master MoMArch (Master of Maritime and Coastal Archaeology) with the support of the Honor Frost Foundation, that promotes Maritime Archaeology in the eastern Mediterranean, is pleased to offer one scholarship for its Master program to candidates with Lebanese or Syrian nationality applying for September 2025.  
 
The Master of Maritime and Coastal Archaeology (MoMArch), is a two-year full-time course, aimed at training international specialists in underwater and coastal archaeology. The program is a full member of the UNESCO/UNITWIN Network for Underwater Archaeology, and has been awarded the Academy of Excellence Call for projects (A*Midex University Foundation). In 2017, the Aix-Marseille University obtained the UNESCO Chair in Maritime and Coastal Archaeology, with the Master MoMArch in the core of its educational project. Courses are taught in French and in English.
 
The purpose of this two-year Master program is to train top-level international specialists in all fields of maritime archaeology. More specifically, its aim is to prepare professional archaeologists in the research, protection and management of the maritime cultural heritage by offering them a solid methodological grounding and fieldwork training.
 
The academic course is coordinated by the two pioneer institutions in underwater archaeology in France: the academic team of the Centre Camille Jullian (Aix-Marseille University, CNRS, French Ministry of Culture and the National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research) in cooperation with the Department of Underwater Archaeological Research (DRASSM) of the French Ministry of Culture.
 
The Centre Camille Jullian (Aix-Marseille University, CNRS, MCC, INRAP) is recognised for its research excellence in Mediterranean maritime archaeology, while the DRASSM is a leading institution for underwater archaeological research in Europe.
 
The scholarship covers administration fees, a stipend for living expenses per month (for the two academic years), as well as for limited travel expenses. The Master will also cover full participation of the successful candidate to the field school underwater operations organised exclusively per year for the MoMArch students, as well as full training costs for obtaining the professional diving certificate in France (in cooperation with the INPP – Institut National de Plongée Professionelle).
 
For the Master, there is a numerus clausus of 8 students per year, 50% of the positions are reserved for international students. The HFF scholarship opportunity will be offered every year until two excellent candidates are approved by the scientific committee held jointly with the Honor Frost Foundation.
 
If you wish to apply for the HFF scholarship, besides the MoMArch application, submit an application using our grants system by clicking on the Scholarship Application Forms button.
 
For the 2025-2027 Master course, the closing date for applications is March 31st, 2025. You must also apply for the Master course separately to the scholarship application. 
 
For further details of the Master programme (including eligibility and application information), please visit: https://momarch.hypotheses.org/

General PhD

Deadline – March 31st, Annually

The Honor Frost Foundation now offers a PhD scholarship to enable students from the region (Lebanon, Cyprus, Syria and Egypt) to undertake doctoral research in maritime archaeology at a university of their choice. The successful candidate must demonstrate a genuine interest in maritime archaeology and would be expected to develop the subject in their home country upon completion of their studies and on return to their country.

As a condition for receiving a scholarship you will be required to submit an annual report on your progress along with a summary for the HFF website, and as feasible contribute towards the Foundation’s activities during the duration of your studies.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a genuine interest in maritime archaeology and would be expected to develop the subject in their home country upon completion of their studies. Terms and Conditions for HFF Scholarships can be found here. 

Please apply by clicking on the Scholarship Application Form button above this tab.

University of Southampton

The Foundation’s mission is to promote the advancement and research of maritime archaeology in the eastern Mediterranean.  The Foundation offers PhD scholarships in maritime archaeology to students from the primary regions where Honor worked, to undertake research at the University of Southampton. This PhD award is only available to nationals of Cyprus, Lebanon, Egypt or Syria.

Students will be registered at the University of Southampton and supervised by experts in the field of maritime archaeology. Students can undertake the degree in situ or via the university’s distance learning scheme or a blend of both, dependent upon visa requirements

HFF Entry requirements 

The PhD scholarship requires a good 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) and a Masters in either archaeology or a related discipline (preferably maritime archaeology). You must be a national of Cyprus, Lebanon, Egypt or Syria.

The PhD scholarship is tenable for a maximum of three years, commencing September 2023, at an annual stipend of £19,500 (or equivalent if based overseas) with an additional travel fund of £1500 per annum, which can be drawn as required during your study. Tuition fees will also be paid directly to the University at the appropriate fee rate.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a genuine interest in maritime archaeology of the region and would be expected to develop the subject in their home country upon their return at least for the equivalent time they were recipients of the scholarship (i.e. minimum three years).

During their doctoral research, the successful candidate will be required to submit annual reports on their progress to the HFF and contribute towards the Foundation’s activities, including supporting the annual lecture, promoting the Foundation and its activities whenever possible, including social media. The successful candidate will be encouraged to publish the results of their research in the HFF Publication Research Series

For further details contact Dr. Dani Newman.

Please note all candidates will also need to apply to the University of Southampton through the normal application procedure fah-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk in order to be eligible for the studentship. The University requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.  Should you be offered an award, we may require you to attend an intensive English language course either prior to or during the award period.  The costs of this may be included in the studentship.

Deadline for applications: March 31st, Annually

We may invite you for interview.  Interviews will take place over the telephone, by Skype or in person.