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Postgraduate study

Roehampton University Sacred Heart Scholarship

Description of the Scheme and Eligibility

Roehampton University and the Society of the Sacred Heart have established a scholarship fund to encourage postgraduate studies and research in areas which promote international understanding and which enable candidates to work more effectively in their communities upon completion of their studies.

The scholarships are available to academically excellent students from both within and outside the UK to follow a programme of study at Roehampton University. Candidates in any discipline are encouraged to apply. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates whose proposed area of study or research is broadly relevant to the areas of social justice, human rights, inter-religious understanding, education, the environment, or gender issues.

The Scholarship will usually consist of the tuition fee and free or subsidised accommodation in Digby Stuart College, one of the four colleges at Roehampton University.

General Conditions

  • The main criterion for the award is academic excellence. However, excellence in other areas of the candidate’s past work or volunteer experience may also be considered. The awarding Panel will also take financial need or other compelling circumstances into account.

  • Scholarships for taught masters and taught doctorate programmes will be for the duration of the course, while MPhil and PhD scholarships will be for a maximum of 3 years for full-time students or 5 years for part-time students.

  • Scholarships are awarded subject to acceptance for admission to a programme of study or research at Roehampton University and the requirements of any regulations that pertain to this.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Students for postgraduate study or research from within and outside the UK who:
    1. are intending to pursue postgraduate studies at Roehampton University
    2. have an excellent academic record or equivalent life experience
    3. have a commitment to contributing to the wider community
    4. may otherwise be unable to pursue their studies
    5. are likely to make a contribution to international understanding and intend to contribute to their own communities following graduation
    6. normally who are resident outside the UK
  2. Candidates whose proposed area of study or research is broadly relevant to the areas of social justice, human rights, inter-religious understanding, education, the environment, or gender issues are particularly welcome. 

The Process

  1. Applications for a scholarship under the scheme should be made to:

    The Secretary
    RUSH Scholarship Panel
    Development and Alumni Office
    Roehampton University
    Roehampton Lane
    Roehampton
    London SW15 5PJ

    e-mail: sarah.armstrong@roehampton.ac.uk

  2. The scholarship panel meets several times a year to consider applications. Applications, for consideration at the next meeting in mid May, can be submitted from 29 March 2010 until the closing date of 7 May 2010.
  3. Applications, which will be acknowledged, may be electronic or in hard copy and must be received by the Secretary by 5pm.

  4. An application form (Word) is now available for applicants. Applications for the scholarship should include a statement (400 words max) indicating why the candidate wishes to pursue their studies at Roehampton, and describing their personal circumstances and academic achievements to date. The statement should also indicate how the candidate intends to promote international understanding and contribute to their communities following graduation. Applicants must also send a CV, the names and contact details of two referees and proof of eligibility. This should include:
    1. Reference to their acceptance (conditional or unconditional) by Roehampton University to pursue graduate studies
    2. Evidence of financial need
    3. Any other information that the candidate feels is relevant to their application

  5. Awards will be made by the Roehampton University Sacred Heart Scholarship Panel (RUSHSP).

  6. The RUSHSP will comprise the Pro Vice-Chancellor who shall chair the panel, the Roehampton University Professor of Catholic Studies, the Head of Digby Stuart College, a representative of the Director of Finance, a representative nominated by the Society of the Sacred Heart and the Head of Development and Alumni (Secretary).

  7. The Panel reserves the right to seek any additional information relevant to the application and a written letter of support will normally be sought from an academic member of staff in the department of study.

  8. The RUSHSP reserves the right to change the terms of and eligibility for the scheme at any time.

  9. All decisions of the RUSHSP will be final and no correspondence other than that initiated by the Panel will be entered into.

General Conditions of Scholarships

Scholarships are for the duration of the course as described above, but are subject to compliance with the University Code of Conduct and a successful annual report on the student's work during the year submitted by their academic supervisor or equivalent. The University reserves the right to withdraw the bursary if these conditions are not met.

 
 
 
 
 
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