Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Master’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the
Scholarship Summary:
The John J. Sweeney Scholarship is a special scholarship awarded to incoming US undergraduates undertaking a full-time MSc 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;
• 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 courses at Ulster University:
- LLM Human Rights Law and Transitional Justice
- LLM Gender and Human Rights
- LLM Access to Justice
- LLM Human Rights
- MSc Construction Management
- MSc Management and Corporate Governance
- MSc Manufacturing Management
- MSc Business Development and Innovation
- MSc Peace and Conflict Studies
- MSc Social Policy
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 .
• 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
• Where applicable, provide a reference letter from a US Union sponsor
• Provide a 500-750 word statement of purpose
• Two academic reference letters
• A scanned copy of your US passport
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity in the Ulster University John J. Sweeney Scholarship Page.