Maria Bourboulis Scholarship for study 2016
The Department of Social Policy and Social Work is honoured to announce the call of applications for the Maria Bourboulis Scholarship to prospective postgraduate taught students that receive offers for the following programmes: MA in Social Policy, MA in Comparative and International Social Policy, MA in Global Social Policy and MA in Global Crime and Justice.
The scholarship is worth £12,000 covering fees (Home/EU) with the remainder paid as a stipend towards living costs. Only Home and EU applicants are eligible for this funding opportunity. The scholarship is available on an annual basis and lasts for one (1) year. To honour the memory of Maria Bourboulis we anticipate that the recipient of the scholarship will explore in their independent research study (Dissertation) historical and contemporary social and welfare problems in Southern Europe.
Eligibility
Scholarships are available to applicants who meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Have received an offer for one of the following programmes: : MA inSocial Policy, MA in Comparative and International Social Policy, MA inGlobal Social Policy and MA in Global Crime and Justice. You can submit a formal Masters application through the University’s online application system.
- Begin your Masters studies in September 2016
- Have or expect to obtain a first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent prior to commencing the Masters programme.
- If English is not your first language you should also read the English Language requirements 2016/17 for postgraduate study for each department.http://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/international/english/. We expect applicants to provide all necessary evidence for language requirements by 23:59 (GMT), 1st July 2016.
The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic and work excellence. Preference will be given to prospective students that demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of South European welfare debates, contemporary problems, social policy reforms and analysis.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for a scholarship please email a completed form to:spsw-admissions@york.ac.uk
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This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://www.york.ac.uk/spsw/postgraduate/fees-bursaries-scholarships/bourboulis-fund/