The University of Kent is now accepting applications for the Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarships. The award is open for the academic session 2024/2025.
To be considered for the Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship, applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria. These include holding an excellent bachelor’s (1st or 2.1) or Master’s degree (merit or distinction) and either holding an offer of a place or being a currently registered student for a full-time or part-time postgraduate research or taught degree at the University of Kent within specific academic divisions.Founded in 1965, the University of Kent has established itself as a leading research-intensive institution with a strong commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary learning. Offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs across various disciplines, the university fosters a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. With its picturesque campus, dedicated faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities, the University of Kent provides students with an enriching educational experience that prepares them for success in their chosen fields.
University of Kent Information
Founded in 1965, University of Kent is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Canterbury (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South East England. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Medway, Paris, Brussels, Athens. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Kent (KENT) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Kent (KENT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 54 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Offered Benefits
The University of Kent will provide up to £10,000 to the successful candidates for the academic session 2024/2025.
Application Process
The application process involves submitting the following documents via the application portal before the deadline of Wednesday 12 June 2024, 23:59 BST:
- Research proposal of approximately 2000 words
- CV
- Covering letter stating the reasons for wishing to receive the scholarship, including the names of two referees
- Proposed budget showing use of the scholarship funds
- Academic references from two referees, written in English on official headed paper, that include your suitability to receive the scholarship on both academic and general grounds, the full name and status/title of the referee, the name, address, and telephone number of the referee’s institution or place of work, the details of the referee’s relationship to the applicant, and the full name of the applicant.
Please ensure all documents are in either Microsoft Word or PDF format, as applications not meeting this requirement will not be reviewed.