University of Kent UK 2021 Christine and Ian Bolt PhD Scholarship

Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship, 2021 is offered for PhD degree in the field of Courses offered at the university. The deadline for the sending your application is 16 May 2021. This scholarship is provided by University of Kent and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, Upto 10,000 pounds . This scholarship is open for: Open to all nationals.
The Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarships 2021 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

• Table of Content
• About University Of Kent
• University of Kent PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Kent PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Kent PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University Of Kent

Kent is a leading academic institution: 97% of our research was judged to be of international quality in the Research Excellence Framework.

University of Kent PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Kent PhD Scholarship

Successful applicants will be awarded up to 10,000 pounds each (to include tuition fees) to support a sustained period of research in America for up to one year. 

Note: In exceptional circumstances, the scholarship holders may be invited to re-apply for a further one year's funding. 

Requirements for University of Kent PhD Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants must hold an excellent bachelor's (1st or 2.1), or Master's degree (merit or distinction).
• Applicants must hold an offer of a place, or be a currently registered student, for a full-time postgraduate research degree at University of Kent for the following academic year within the Faculty of Humanities or Social Sciences.
• Applicants must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to explain their project clearly and without jargon to non-experts.
• Applicants must convey their passion for their project to a wider audience and convince the panel of the project's wider value.
• Applicants must act as 'ambassador' for both the University and their subject.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Apply by submitting the following separate documents to [email protected] before the deadline:

• Research proposal of approximately 2000 words
• CV
• Covering letter stating the reasons why they would wish to receive the scholarship.  The covering letter should include the names of two referees 
• Proposed budget showing use of the scholarship funds
• Academic references from two referees, written in English on official headed paper (via email directly from your referee if this is not possible), that include: 
  • your suitability to receive the scholarship on both academic and general grounds.
  • full name and status/title of referee.
  • name, address and telephone number of the referee's institution or place of work.
  • details of the referee’s relationship to the applicant.
  • full name of the applicant.
  • reference to the Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship.
  • All documents must be in either Microsoft Word or PDF format, documents that are not sent in this format, will not be reviewed. Please do NOT send documents via Google Docs or SharePoint. 
    Applicants are reminded that an application will not be considered until all documents have been received. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all documents, including references, are received by the Scholarships Unit before the deadline date.