Foundation of St Matthias

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Scholarship value

The Foundation of St Matthias has up to £10,000 per year available to support a scholar. The money is available for between 1 and 3 years.

Criteria

In order to qualify for a scholarship we ask that you: 

  • Have a well thought out area for research or a developed plan for a project; 
  • Have identified a suitably qualified supervisor for your work; 
  • Can identify how your study/project will contribute to the work of the Church of England.

Applicants will need to demonstrate: 

  • Enthusiasm for studying and pursuing a vocation within the tenets of the Trust; Commitment to making a significant contribution to religious life through the medium of the Church of England or of a Church in communion therewith; 
  • Good communication skills in order to disseminate/publish the progress of your research/project and to fulfil the ambassadorial role;
  • High quality academic record and grades awarded to date; 
  • Proven circumstances and need for financial support.

Further details

The Foundation of St Matthias is a trust, formed following the closure and sale of the College of St Matthias in 1979. The College was a Church of England College of Education but following a decline in the birth-rate and a reduction in the number of teachers required for training, the then Secretary of State for Education and Science requested that the college be closed. The assets were sold and the income invested to form a trust fund.

The Foundation's primary objective is the advancement of education in the Dioceses of Bath & Wells, Bristol and Gloucester, with a preference for higher and further education; such education contributing to the advancement of the Church of England.

Do you:

  • have a hypothesis you would love to research?
  • have a project you would love to pursue?

Would your research/project enhance the Church of England in its mission?

Would your research/project have a long term impact (legacy component)?

Is a lack of finance the only thing stopping you following your dream?

If so the St Matthias Trust might be able to help.

How to apply

Full instructions on how to apply, as well as the application form, can be found on the St Matthias Trust Website.

Two confidential references will be sought to support the application. One of the referees should be an academic reference from a current or past tutor. If this is not possible, a reference from somebody able to confirm academic suitability will be sought. One of the referees should be able to support your statement in section 8b of the application form.