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John J Sweeney Scholarship
At Ulster University
Location
United Kingdom
Qualification
Postgraduate
Funding type
Fee waiver/discount
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Value of award
Not specified
About the scholarship
Awarding institution:
Ulster UniversityAverage applications per year:
Not specified
Qualification:
PostgraduateNumber of awards available:
Not specified
Value of award:
Not specified
Eligible intake:
Sep - 2025
Funding details:
The John J Sweeney Scholarship has a value of $20,000 and that is used towards the Scholar’s tuition fees for an MA or MSc at Ulster University.
Study mode:
Full Time
Delivery mode:
Not specified
Course/offer application deadline:
Contact the university
Funding type
Fee waiver/discountAward allocation:
Selective
Other aspects considered:
Academic excellence
Award can be used for:
Books, Cost of living, Travel tuition, Tuition fees
Gender requirement:
All
Nationality requirement:
American
Course subject you are applying for:
Construction Management
PPE (Philosophy, Politics, Economics)
Other Political Science and Social Studies
Law
Welfare Studies
Selection basis:
Academic excellence
Selection criteria:
Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form are completed with all additional requirements attached to the application.
These include:
Scanned copy of original degree certificate demonstrating achievement of GPA of 2.8 or above
Where applicable, reference letter from a US Union sponsor
500 - 750 word personal statement
Two academic reference letters
A scanned copy of their US passport
Value
The John J Sweeney Scholarship has a value of $20,000 and that is used towards the Scholar's tuition fees for an MA or MSc at Ulster University.
This scholarship is generously supported by funds raised by the AFL-CIO, the American Labor community, business and civic organisations, and individuals.
Eligibility criteria
The Scholarship will be open to all US citizens who:
Have been offered a full-time place on one of the above MSc or MA and have made a firm commitment to Ulster University during the admissions phase
Are a US union member or
Have a familial connection to a US union member (mother, father, sibling, aunt, uncle, grandparent) or
Can provide a reference letter from a union sponsor.
The John J Sweeney Scholarship supports US students enrolled to study full-time on the following MSc or MA at Ulster University:
- MSc Peace and Conflict Studies
- MSc Social Policy
- LLM Human Rights Law and Transitional Justice
- LLM Gender, Conflict and Human Rights
- LLM Access to Justice
- MSc Construction Management
- MSc Management and Corporate Governance
- MSc Manufacturing Management
- MSc Business Development and Innovation
Candidates must apply via the online application form. Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form are completed with all additional requirements attached to the application.
Award Deadline:30 Apr 2025
Application process:Separate application required
For more information on this funding award you can visit the institution scholarship page institution scholarship page
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