Applications
are invited for Postgraduate Scholarships and Bursaries in Catholic Studies /
Catholic Theology for 2019-2020 academic year at Durham University in the
UK. The ICE Louis Lafosse Bi-centenary PhD Scholarship is open only to
full-time candidates. All other scholarships and bursaries are open to both
full-time and part-time candidates.
are invited for Postgraduate Scholarships and Bursaries in Catholic Studies /
Catholic Theology for 2019-2020 academic year at Durham University in the
UK. The ICE Louis Lafosse Bi-centenary PhD Scholarship is open only to
full-time candidates. All other scholarships and bursaries are open to both
full-time and part-time candidates.
All
fees-only scholarships and bursaries will be awarded on the basis of
demonstrated financial need, particularly in relation to a shortfall in fees
funding, coupled with excellent academic performance.
fees-only scholarships and bursaries will be awarded on the basis of
demonstrated financial need, particularly in relation to a shortfall in fees
funding, coupled with excellent academic performance.
Durham
University is a collegiate public research
university in Durham, North East England, with a second campus
in Stockton-on-Tees. The university is currently ranked 4th to 6th by
recent national league tables of the British universities and in the
top 100 in three of the four major global tables.
University is a collegiate public research
university in Durham, North East England, with a second campus
in Stockton-on-Tees. The university is currently ranked 4th to 6th by
recent national league tables of the British universities and in the
top 100 in three of the four major global tables.
Scholarship Description
- Applications
Deadline: January 1, 2019 - Course
Level: Scholarships and bursaries are
available to pursue Postgraduate programme. - Study
Subject: Scholarships are awarded in
Catholic Theology / Catholic Studies for 2019-2020. - Scholarship Award:
With the exception of the Institute of Christian Education Louis Lafosse
Bi-centenary PhD Scholarship, due to the very limited amount of funds
available, no support can be given towards maintenance costs, just help
towards tuition fees. Any student already in receipt of any grants will
have these totalled against their fees requirement. - Nationality:
Scholarships are available for
both fulltime and part time international students. - Number
of Scholarships: Numbers not
given - Scholarship can
be taken in the UK
Eligibility for the Scholarship
Eligible
Countries: Scholarships are available for both fulltime
and part time international students.
Countries: Scholarships are available for both fulltime
and part time international students.
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Course
Candidates
within the Department of Theology and Religion registering for the following
courses are eligible to apply.*
within the Department of Theology and Religion registering for the following
courses are eligible to apply.*
- MA
in Christian Theology (Catholic Studies) (V8K607)
OR
- MA
by Research, MLitt, DThM, Integrated PhD, PhD, each with a clear focus in
Catholic Studies / Catholic Theology.
Full-/part-time
study
study
The
ICE Louis Lafosse Bi-centenary PhD Scholarship is open only to full-time
candidates.
ICE Louis Lafosse Bi-centenary PhD Scholarship is open only to full-time
candidates.
All
other scholarships and bursaries are open to both full-time and part-time
candidates.
other scholarships and bursaries are open to both full-time and part-time
candidates.
Residence
All
scholarship and bursary holders must reside sufficiently proximate to Durham as
to be able to take a full part in the life, work, and events of the Centre for
Catholic Studies.
scholarship and bursary holders must reside sufficiently proximate to Durham as
to be able to take a full part in the life, work, and events of the Centre for
Catholic Studies.
English
Language Requirements: Applicants whose
first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of
proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.
Language Requirements: Applicants whose
first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of
proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.
Application Procedure
How
to Apply: The application form for
Scholarship/Bursary applications is available here must be returned
to the CCS Administrator, theresa.phillips-at-durham.ac.uk, not later
than Tuesday 1 January 2019.
to Apply: The application form for
Scholarship/Bursary applications is available here must be returned
to the CCS Administrator, theresa.phillips-at-durham.ac.uk, not later
than Tuesday 1 January 2019.
All
applicants must complete Sections 1 – 4 of this form, and return it to the CCS
Administrator, Department of Theology and Religion, with a covering letter, and
a copy of their research proposal by Tuesday 1 January 2019.
applicants must complete Sections 1 – 4 of this form, and return it to the CCS
Administrator, Department of Theology and Religion, with a covering letter, and
a copy of their research proposal by Tuesday 1 January 2019.
In
addition, applicants for scholarships and bursaries who are new candidates for
a postgraduate degree within the Department of Theology and Religion must, by
this date, have successfully completed a formal student application process
through Durham University’s Graduate School and have been formally offered and
accepted a place on the relevant course of studies. The deadline for
completing the online student application, with all supporting documents, is
Sunday 2 December 2018.
addition, applicants for scholarships and bursaries who are new candidates for
a postgraduate degree within the Department of Theology and Religion must, by
this date, have successfully completed a formal student application process
through Durham University’s Graduate School and have been formally offered and
accepted a place on the relevant course of studies. The deadline for
completing the online student application, with all supporting documents, is
Sunday 2 December 2018.
The
covering letter should include: details of the applicant’s proposed course of
studies (e.g. anticipated modules and envisaged dissertation topic for MA
students; and a summary of the research proposal for research students); and
details of how their proposed course of study fits into the story of their
academic career and how they plan subsequently to use their studies in relation
to Catholic theological education and/or research, and/or wider service in
church/society.
covering letter should include: details of the applicant’s proposed course of
studies (e.g. anticipated modules and envisaged dissertation topic for MA
students; and a summary of the research proposal for research students); and
details of how their proposed course of study fits into the story of their
academic career and how they plan subsequently to use their studies in relation
to Catholic theological education and/or research, and/or wider service in
church/society.
