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The Kent scholarship for academic excellence will be awarded to all full-time applicants (Home/EU/Overseas) entering the first year of study at Kent in September 2013 who achieve minimum AAA over 3 A levels or the qualifications specified below:-

Award	Minimum qualifications required
A levels	A A A
BTEC National	Distinction, Distinction, Distinction
Scottish Highers	A A A B B
International Baccalaureate	35 points or more, including a minimum of 15 points for Higher Level subjects.
Irish Leaving Certificate	A1 A1 A1 A1

 

Please note that these are the ONLY equivalences which are allowed for this scholarship. 

The scholarship is worth £2,000 per year for each year of study, subject to good academic progress. Scholarship funds are normally paid directly into the student's bank account in two equal instalments; one in December and one in March each year.

For further information visit the University's scholarships page.

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Application Process

There is no application form to complete, and as long as the applicant has attained one of the above qualifications they will receive the scholarship of £2,000 per year. Students will be informed in September 2013 if they have been awarded this scholarship.

 

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General Information

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, set up by DFID in 1986, represent a unique partnership between the United Kingdom government and UK Universities. To date, more than 3,500 students from developing Commonwealth countries have been awarded Shared Scholarships. Without these awards they would not otherwise have been able to benefit from UK higher education.

The aim of the scheme is to assist students from developing Commonwealth countries who are of excellent academic calibre but for financial reasons would not otherwise be able to afford to study in the UK. The scheme allows them to benefit from postgraduate study at a university in the UK which will help them to contribute toward the development of their home countries.

The University of Kent welcomes applications from students for this prestigious award. The award covers tuition fees, return airfares and living costs (£917 per month) for a one-year taught Masters programme.

Full details can be found at http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/shared-scholarships/ Please ensure you visit this web page and read the information for candidates BEFORE making an application.

Application deadline: midnight (GMT) on Friday 22 March 2013.

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Selection Criteria

Candidates must certify in writing that they:

• are a national of one of the countries listed at http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/shared-scholarships/ and not at present living or studying in a developed country
• hold a first degree at either first class or upper second-class level
• have not previously studied for one year or more in a developed country
• are themselves, or through their families, unable to pay to study in the UK
• will return to their home country as soon as their period of study is complete. In some circumstances a student may be permitted to remain in the UK if seeking doctoral study and they satisfy certain strict conditions
• hold an unconditional offer by the deadline of midnight (GMT) on Friday 22nd March 2013 for a full-time postgraduate taught degree on one of the following courses at The University of Kent for 2013-14:
• Conservation and Tourism MSc
• International Finance & Economic Development MSc
• Management (International Business) MSc
• Conservation and International Wildlife Trade MSc
• Environmental Law and Policy LLM
• International Security and The Politics of Terror MA
• Broadband & Mobile Communication Networks MSc
• International Conflict Analysis MA
• Security and Terrorism MA
• Management Science MSc

For full details about the DFID scholarship, and further information regarding eligibility please see http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/shared-scholarships/

Candidates will be selected on the basis of academic excellence, satisfactory references and a personal statement of not more than 500 words.

To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must make a formal application for postgraduate study at the University of Kent. This can be done online at http://records.kent.ac.uk/external/admissions/pgapplication.php

Please ensure that you have been offered an UNCONDITIONAL place at The University of Kent, and have accepted the offer of a place by the deadline of midnight (GMT) on Friday 22 March 2013

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How to Apply

To be considered for the DFID Scholarship:-

• Make a formal application for a postgraduate degree at the University of Kent for 2013-14. This can be done online at http://records.kent.ac.uk/external/admissions/pgapplication.php
• Send a email to the Scholarships Unit at scholarships@kent.ac.uk by midnight (GMT) on Friday 22 March 2013
• Your email must include the following information:-
• Subject Line: DIFD Application 2013
• Your full name
• Your University of Kent postgraduate application number
• Personal statement of between 300 and 500 words stating the reasons why you wish to apply for this scholarship, including confirmation of your eligibility
• Full curriculum vitae (CV)
• There is no separate application form

Application deadline: midnight (GMT) on Friday 22 March 2013.

For further information please contact scholarships@kent.ac.uk

 

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General Information

The School of Anthropology and Conservation (including DICE) is offering a number of scholarships, including several University 50th Anniversary scholarships. These scholarships are open to all applicants for a PhD wishing to pursue research in the following fields: social anthropology, environmental anthropology, biological anthropology or biodiversity conservation. We also welcome strong applicants who wish to undertake interdisciplinary projects that bridge two or more of these areas of research and that capitalize on complementary supervisory expertise within the School. Successful applicants will be exceptional scholars who will be expected to engage positively within a thriving research community and act as ambassadors for the School and University.

 

Application deadline: 8th March 2013

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Scholarship Details

The Scholarship will cover tuition fees at the Home/EU rate plus a maintenance grant. The maintenance grant will vary in amount, but the maximum may be the equivalent of that offered by the Research Councils (£13,590 in 2011-12). These scholarships will be offered for one year in the first instance, renewable for a maximum of three years subject to satisfactory academic performance.

Teaching Commitments: The scholarship will require recipients to teach and administer seminars, attend the associated lecture, mark assignments and assist with field trips where appropriate. The total number of hours worked over the two twelve week teaching terms will not exceed the equivalent of six hours a week across an academic year (University Regulations). Scholarship students will also qualify for free tuition on the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education programme.

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Application Process

Candidates must hold a good BA/BSc and a Master's degree at distinction level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Applicants without a MA/MSc must have a first class honours BA/BSc (or equivalent) and be able to demonstrate relevant experience that is at least equivalent to Master's level training. The scholarship competition is open to all postgraduate research applicants from the UK and EU. In exceptional circumstances, candidates from outside the UK/EU will be considered providing they can submit evidence that they have secured funds from other sources to meet the fee differential at the time of application. The School will NOT be able to meet the fee differential for such students. The scholarship is competitive, and students wishing to be considered need to have completed the full process outlined below by the closing date: 8 March 2013

1. Approach potential supervisors within Anthropology or DICE, elaborating on your research plans and notifying your potential supervisor of your interest in a 50th Anniversary scholarship.
2. For details of potential supervisors please see the staff profiles page.
3. Once a member of staff has agreed to supervise you, you must apply through the University of Kent postgraduate admissions process, identifying on the application form the desire to compete for a 50th Anniversary scholarship.
4. You must ensure you have been accepted by the university (all conditions of an offer have been met and the Reply to Offer form received by the University) by the closing date of 8 March 2013.
5. Send a copy of your CV and research proposal (max. 2 sides of A4) to Shelley Malekia: S.Malekia@kent.ac.ukIf your project involves laboratory or field work you must additionally include a budget for these components and explain how these expenses will be met for the duration of the scholarship.

 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview in March-April. Successful applicants will be notified in early June 2012.

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The ESRC will be awarding studentships via Doctoral Training Centres. Kent, recognised as being a centre of excellence for research, has been successful in becoming one of four Universities to form the South East DTC. The DTC has 24 fully funded ESRC PhD studentships to award and the School of Anthropology and Conservation are looking for outstanding students to put forward in the Anthropology and also the Environment, Energy and Resilience pathways. Please note: Only Home/EU students are eligible to apply for these studentships.

Documentation on how to apply can be found here.

Application deadline: Thursday 31st January 2013

NOTE: Students must have identified a potential supervisor and have their application and research proposal submitted to the University by this deadline (see notes in following sections).

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Scholarship Details

ESRC studentships provide UK candidates with tuition fees and a maintenance grant. Studentships are available to fund fees, a generous maintenance stipend and fieldwork (both in UK and overseas).

EU candidates are provided with tuition fees only.

(Note: UK/EU status relates to residency, the same as tuition fees)

The academic schools put forward candidates for consideration in the South-East ESRC DTC student competition under the pathways. Within the pathways, there is a selection of PhD programmes and routes which can be taken based on a candidate's previous experience and research interests. Candidates who have not previously undertaken a Master's degree are likely to be required to undertake a research training Master's degree prior to embarking on their PhD research (1+3 model).

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Application Process

This is a two-stage process. Potential applicants must first apply to the University of Kent for admission to the programme of their choice. To do this, students wishing to be considered need to have completed the full process outlined below by the closing date: Thursday 31st January 2013:

1. Approach potential supervisors within Anthropology or DICE, elaborating on your research plans and notifying your potential supervisor of their interest in an ESRC scholarship.
2. For details of potential supervisors please see the staff profiles page.
3. Once a member of staff has agreed to supervise you: All studentship applicants must apply through the University of Kent postgraduate admissions process, identifying on the application form the desire to compete for an ESRC scholarship.
4. Send a copy of your CV and research proposal (max. 10,000 characters) to Shelley Malekia: S.Malekia@kent.ac.uk

If you are offered a PhD place at the University, you will then be considered for submission to the ESRC DTC scheme for funding. Interviews are expected to take place in early February.  Your supervisor will work with you on the development of your DTC application form and finalised proposal. The DTC forms can be found here. Please note: The DTC application forms are different to the online form you need to complete to actually apply to your programme of study.

Your application will then be entered into the ESRC DTC competition and successful applicants notified by May 2013.

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General Information

Canon Collins Trust:

Our vision for southern Africa is of an open and just society free from discrimination, where all people can meet their needs and realise their potential.

Our mission is to create opportunities for people in southern Africa to develop their full potential through education and the assertion of human rights. We work with universities, scholars, scholarship providers and the NGO community to promote higher education and public interest law.

Our programmes include:

• Scholarships for postgraduate study in the UK and in southern Africa
• The production and dissemination of legal research
• Public advocacy for and by poor and marginalised communities
• Specific projects with our partners in public interest law and education.

Scholarship:

The Scholarship funds tuition fees, a return flight to the UK and a maintenance allowance.

For Full details visit the Canon Collins Trust

Application deadline: 22.00 (GMT) on Sunday 3rd March 2013.

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Selection Criteria

Applicants must:

• be nationals of or have official refugee status in one of the following countries:
  Angola – Botswana – Lesotho – Malawi – Mozambique – Namibia – South Africa –
  Swaziland – Zambia – Zimbabwe
• have at least two years of work experience before applying for this scholarship.
• be in possession of a good undergraduate degree, with a minimum grade of a 2:1, or
  equivalent;
• be seeking funding for a full-time taught Masters programme at DICE.

Please apply only if you are eligible.

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How to Apply

• Step 1: Contact Shelley Malekia to inform her of your intention to apply to the Canon Collins Trust Scholarship.
• Step 2: Apply to the Canon Collins Scholarship: Apply
• Step 3: Apply to study for your chosen DICE programme and meet the conditions of your offer. http://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply/

Application deadline: 22.00 (GMT) on Sunday 3rd March 2013.

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The School of Anthropology and Conservation offers a number of teaching scholarships each year.  These scholarships are open to all applicants for a PhD wishing to pursue research in one of three broad fields: social anthropology, biological anthropology or biodiversity conservation.  The selection process considers not only academic excellence but also the ability to contribute to the particular subject area teaching requirements in the School each year.

Application deadline: Not available

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Scholarship Details

Teaching Commitments: The scholarships will require recipients to teach and administer seminars, attend the associated lecture, mark assignments and assist with field trips where appropriate. This will involve teaching the seminar, attending the associated lecture, marking assignments and being available to see students. The total number of hours worked over the two twelve week teaching terms will not exceed the equivalent of six hours a week across an academic year (University Regulations).

Benefits: The scholarship will consist of a combined salary and maintenance grant equivalent to the cost of home/EU tuition fees. The salary element of the scholarship will be paid directly to the student in monthly instalments. Scholarships students will also qualify for free tuition on the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Programme.

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Application Process

Candidates must hold a Master's degree at distinction level in a relevant subject, or be able to demonstrate equivalent research or training experience to this level. The scholarship competition is open to all postgraduate research applicants. UK, EU and overseas fee paying students as well as full-time and part-time postgraduate research students are invited to apply.

The scholarship is competitive, and students wishing to be considered need to have completed the full process outlined below by the closing date: NOT AVAILABLE

1. Approach a potential supervisor within Anthropology or DICE, elaborate on your research plans and notifying your potential supervisor of your interest in a Graduate Teaching Studentship.
2. For details of potential supervisors please see the staff profiles page.
3. Once a member of staff has agreed to supervise you: All studentship applicants must apply through the University of Kent postgraduate admissions process, identifying on the application form the desire to compete for a Graduate Teaching Studentship.
4. Ensure they've been accepted by the university (all conditions of an offer have been met and the Reply to Offer form received by the University).
5. Send a copy of CV and research proposal (max. 2 sides of A4) to Shelley Malekia: S.Malekia@kent.ac.uk

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.

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The Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarships were set up in memory of Christine Bolt, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Kent, and were generously funded by her late husband, Ian Bolt.

Scholarships of up to £10,000 each (to include tuition fees) will be offered for one year in support of a sustained period of research while in the USA. During this year the students must be registered on a full-time postgraduate degree by research at the University of Kent. In exceptional circumstances, the scholarship holders may be invited to re-apply for a further one year's funding.

Scholarships are aimed at full-time postgraduate students whose area of research has an American element and/or where the centre of expertise or an important source of research material is located in the United States of America.  

The purpose of the fund is to award scholarships to deserving students studying in the Faculty of Humanities or Social Sciences at the University of Kent to support a sustained period of research in America for up to one year. Preference will be given to students and to candidates who have not had the opportunity to live or study for an extended period of time in the USA.

Application deadline: 1st May 2013

For full details please visit the Scholarships website.

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