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UNIVERSITY OF KENT CHRISTINE AND IAN BOLT GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: Friday 27 February 2026

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarships were set up in memory of Christine Bolt, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Kent. The successful applicants will be selected on the basis of academic excellence, achievements to date in their chosen field, and their communication skills.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must:

Hold an excellent bachelor’s (1st or 2.1), or master’s degree (merit or distinction);

Hold an offer of a place, or be a currently registered student, for a full-time or part-time postgraduate research or taught degree at the University of Kent for the following academic year within one of the listed Academic Divisions:

Kent Law School;

School of Arts and Architecture;

School of Humanities;

School of Psychology;

The Language Centre;

School of Social Sciences; or

Degree courses within the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology of the School of Natural Sciences.

Have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to explain their project clearly and without jargon to non-experts.

Convey their passion for their project to a wider audience and convince the panel of the project’s wider value

Act as an ‘ambassador’ for both the university and their subject.

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.

Candidates must be available for video interview, via Microsoft Teams, in March 2026; the exact date is to be confirmed.

BENEFIT:

Up to £10,000

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bachelor's, Opportunities, Scholarships

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL STUDENT UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: February 1, 2026

LOCATION: USA

Embark on your academic journey with confidence by applying to the University of Pittsburgh First-Year International Student Undergraduate Scholarship program. Take advantage of this opportunity to build a strong financial foundation while focusing on your studies. 

ELIGIBILITY:

International freshmen who apply before February 1 will be reviewed for international student scholarships. International transfer students are not eligible for scholarship consideration.

Incoming international first-year students are considered for international student merit-based scholarships. Transfer and adult students are encouraged to seek potential scholarship funding through the university’s scholarship database, PittFundsMe. In addition to meeting the February 1 completed application deadline, the following criteria also apply:

Scholarships are available only for students admitted to the fall (August) term.

Students interested in being reviewed for scholarships must submit a completed application for admission and supporting credentials by February 1. Students meeting that deadline are automatically reviewed for scholarships by completing the Short Answer Question on the application. We encourage first-year applicants to apply early as merit scholarships are reviewed on a rolling basis.  Admitted students to the university who are selected to receive a scholarship will be notified by April 1.

Submission of the international student short answer response, Common Application essay, or a personal statement is required for scholarship consideration.

BENEFIT:

Scholarships for international students can amount to up to $10,000 per year and are generally available for eight full-time undergraduate terms and meets all of the other terms and conditions of the specific award

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