The Ingenuity Fund has been set up to support the project needs of postgraduate research (MA, MSc, MPhil and PhD) students who can demonstrate an entrepreneurial and public spirited approach to their studies.
Projects should be relevant to rural development and small scale industry and can include such diverse areas as wood or metal working, textiles, architectural models and skilled crafts such as book binding; these are only ideas - the criteria are very flexible.
The fund will award up to £10,000 over the course of the academic year; it is envisaged that between 1 and 3 students will be supported annually.
How to apply
To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must have made a formal application for postgraduate research study, or be a current student, at the University of Kent. Applications to the University can be made online
To be considered for these scholarships you must send the following documents to the Scholarships Unit by Thursday 31 May 2012:

• Project/research proposal, of no more than three sides of A4, to include details of expenses and projected outcomes
• Covering letter stating the reasons why you wish to receive this scholarship
• CV
• Two academic references

You may also choose to submit:

• Sample of hand craft skills, for example:
• items made from wood or textiles or other design materials
• architectural models
• detailed drawings for projects

This is not an exhaustive list - but for illustration purposes only. A sum of up to £100 is available to shortlisted applicants to develop their sample prior to interview if required.
More details can be found here.

This is a combined funding and teaching studentship, so you will need to undertake teaching while you are researching for your PhD. Our current studentship recipients really enjoy this important part of the GTA Scheme. The amount of the GTA will cover tuition fees at the home/EU rate plus a combined salary and maintenance grant equivalent to the full UK Research Council rate (£13,590 in 2011/12). (Please note that this means that International students must pay the difference between the Overseas rate and the Home/EU rate of tuition fees).
The Assistantship is offered on a full-time basis. Students engaged as Graduate Teaching Assistants hold a unique position in the University; they are both registered students in receipt of a studentship award and employees of the University. As such they hold two mutually dependent agreements with the University of Kent and are required to abide by the terms and conditions of both agreements, as well as having the opportunity to enjoy the privileges afforded them in each scheme. Terms and conditions of the GTA

To apply for the GTA you must have a good first degree and Master’s level degree. Please notify the admissions officer on applying that you are interested. All GTA applicants will be expected to attend an interview.
The School has two GTAs to award each year and these are awarded to applicants enrolling in September full time.

How to apply: To be considered for this award, candidates must make a formal application for postgraduate research study at the University of Kent.

In addition, please send a letter outlining your suitability for this award to the Arts PG Administrator at: arts-pgadmin@kent.ac.uk

Deadline: Wednesday 29th February 2012

A number of School Studentships, paying up to the full cost of tuition fees at home/EU rate for three years, subject to satisfactory progress, are available for doctoral study. Holders of these scholarships may be offered teaching to supplement their income, which will be separately contracted and fully remunerated at the assistant lecturer rate.

Deadline: Wednesday 29th February 2012

How to apply: To be considered for this award, candidates must make a formal application for postgraduate research study at the University of Kent.

In addition, please send a letter outlining your suitability for this award to the Arts PG Administrator at: arts-pgadmin@kent.ac.uk

The Graduate School scholarship awards a £1,000 scholarship to all graduates who earn a Bachelors degree with honours (or undergraduate Masters degree) from the University of Kent in 2012 and have registered for a full-time postgraduate degree at Kent by 1 October 2012.
NB. This offer does not include students progressing from franchised programmes at the Associate Colleges. There is no application system, and the fee reduction is applied automatically to qualifying students.

Deadline: none

More information is available on the Scholarships website

Applicants who have been offered a place on any one of the Kent at Paris MA programmes may also apply for one of up to 10 Kent at Paris Scholarships, currently valued at £6,000 each. Paris Scholarships will be awarded to outstanding applicants able to demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, clear intellectual ambition and the potential to make a strong contribution to their chosen MA programme.

The scholarship competition is open to all full-time postgraduate applicants. UK, EU and overseas fee paying students are invited to apply.

Candidates must hold an offer of a place for a full-time University of Kent at Paris MA for the 2012-13 academic year.

Deadline: Friday 1 June 2012.

More information is available on the Paris MA website

Through the generosity of the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation, this scholarship enables a Hong Kong resident or graduate to study for a Master’s degree in Film within the School. The successful applicant will receive £15,000 over one year towards tuition fees and accommodation. S/he will have the opportunity, where suitable subjects are available, to study at the University’s Canterbury campus, or at the Paris centre.

How to apply:  
To be considered for this award, candidates must make a formal application for postgraduate research study at the University of Kent.

In addition, please send a letter outlining your suitability for this award to the Arts PG Administrator at:
arts-pgadmin@kent.ac.uk

We are pleased to announce that the School of Arts at the University of Kent is offering a number of Scholarships to international applicants for the following postgraduate courses for 2012 entry:

MA Drama & Theatre
MA European Theatre
MA Film
MA Film (Paris)
MA History & Philosophy of Art
MA Music and Composition
MA Music and Technology
MA Fine Art

These scholarships will provide £1,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

Eligibility: Overseas Fee payer who has been made an offer of a place for 2012 entry.

How to apply: By email to ajw24@kent.ac.uk stating full name and date of birth and together with an image/example of your work and a brief description

Deadline for receipt of scholarship applications: Friday 25 May 2012

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