APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Master’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 30th of April, 2024
Scholarship Summary:
The John J. Sweeney Scholarship is a special scholarship awarded to incoming US undergraduates undertaking a full-time MA or LLM in Ulster University.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
The Scholarship will be open to all US citizens who:
• Have been offered a full-time place on one of the eligible MSc or LLM courses below and have made a firm commitment to Ulster University during the admissions phase;
• A first degree with a GPA 2.8 or higher or eqivalent to a 2.1 UK honours degree, though applications can also be considered from students without such a degree who have extensive practical experience in relevant areas.
• English Language requirements for international students who are not native English speakers: IELTS 6.0.
• 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.
• Are enrolled to study full-time on the following MSc or LLM 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
Value of Scholarship:
The John J Sweeney Scholarship has a value of $20,000 and that is used towards the Scholar’s tuition fees for an MSc or LLM at Ulster University.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
• 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.
These include:
• Scanned copy of original degree certificate demonstrating achievement of GPA of 2.8 or higher or eqivalent to a 2.1 UK honours degree.
• Provide a reference letter from a US Union sponsor and their membership ID
• Provide a 500-750 word statement of purpose
• One academic references (an employer maybe considered)
• Provide a copy of your US passport
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity in the Ulster University John J. Sweeney Scholarship Page.