Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship at University of Kent 2024

The Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship was set up in memory of Christine Bolt, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Kent, and was generously funded by her late husband, Ian Bolt. 

Eligibility criteria for the Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship:

• 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 the 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 'ambassadors' for both the University and their subject.

Value of the Scholarship:

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

Documents Required:

• Covering letter stating the reasons why you would wish to receive the scholarship
• Research proposal of approximately 2000 words
• CV
• Academic references
• Proposed budget showing the use of the scholarship funds

Application: Applicants must submit via the application portal before 12 May 2024