The Leifur Eiríksson Foundation funds scholars who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents from U.S. universities for graduate research or study at universities in Iceland, and scholars who are Icelandic citizens or permanent residents from universities in Iceland to conduct graduate research or study at universities in the United States. One fellowship per year (the Robert Kellogg Memorial Fellowship) is designated for a graduate student from Iceland to study at the University of Virginia, or a University of Virginia student to study in Iceland. Students interested in receiving this fellowship should apply through the regular application process.
A committee of experts, comprised of former Leifur Eiriksson scholars, evaluate scholarship applications and make a proposal to the Foundation´s Board of Trustees. Up to $25,000 in project costs, including travel to and from the research or study site will be paid on the scholar’s behalf.
Please note: Non-educational expenses may be taxable.
Travel costs are provided only for the scholar or fellow; no allowances are made for spouses, partners, or individuals who are not engaged in the scholarly endeavor.
About University of Gloucestershire
The University of Gloucestershire is a public university based in Gloucestershire, England. It is located over three campuses, two in Cheltenham and one in Gloucester, namely Francis Close Hall, Park and Oxstalls.

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The University of Gloucestershire, UK Masters Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of The University of Gloucestershire, UK Masters Scholarship
Partial Funding, Up to $25,000
Requirements for The University of Gloucestershire, UK Masters Scholarship Qualification
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents from the U.S. applying for a postgraduate program at a university in Iceland, OR
- Applicants must be Icelandic citizens or permanent residents applying for a postgraduate program at a university in the US.
- Applicant must be admitted to a graduate program at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or Iceland prior to receiving the first payment of the Fellowship
- Must have a well-defined research or scholarly project that necessitates an exchange to the host country
- Must meet the English language proficiency requirements
- An undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree must be completed by the start of the exchange
Documents Required for Application
Three letters of reference must be submitted by persons qualified to evaluate your academic and professional work. Reference letters should speak to your capability to conduct the research or complete study, as well as the merit of the project. (Reference letters used for other purposes or applications will not be considered.) Letters must be typed and submitted with an original signature, or may be submitted electronically from the author to [email protected]. For doctoral candidates or recent doctoral degree recipients, one letter should be from your principal advisor. If you are working with a different primary advisor on your proposed (exchange) research project, that advisor should provide one of your reference letters as well. For professionals, at least one letter should be from a colleague in your discipline from outside your home institution. Letters of reference cannot be written by the individual(s) with whom you will work during your exchange. We recommend that you provide a copy of your application form and/or project statement to those individuals who will be writing your reference letters. Please do not exceed three reference letters; only three will be considered.
Submit paper documents to:
Coordinator Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Fellowship Program
1209 Redbud Road
Blacksburg, VA 24060
USA
434-981-2061
Application Deadline
November 18, 2022How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
University of Gloucestershire on www.leifureirikssonfoundation.org to apply
ONLINE APPLICATION
You can apply for the Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Fellowship through an online application process.
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