Featured byUlster University
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$20,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
This special scholarship is named in honour of AFL-CIO President Emeritus John J. Sweeney, the son of Irish immigrants, who dedicated his life to advancing the well-being of working people, making outstanding contributions to working people both in the US and internationally which will live on for years to come.
Benefits
The John J Sweeney Scholarship has a value of $20,000 and that is used towards the Scholar’s tuition fees for an MA or MSc at Ulster University.
This scholarship is generously supported by funds raised by the AFL-CIO, the American Labor community, business and civic organisations, and individuals.
*Any balance remaining may be used to purchase study materials/equipment, support course-related activities and/or in support of the Scholar’s living expenses and travel costs.
Eligibility
The Scholarship will be open to all US citizens who:
- Have been offered a full-time place on one of the above MSc or MA and have made a firm commitment to Ulster University during the admissions phase;
- Are a US union member; or;
- Have a familial connection to a US union member (mother, father, sibling, aunt, uncle, grandparent); or;
- Can provide a reference letter from a union sponsor.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Multiple disciplines
Locations
Ireland
Nationality
American
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
Candidates must apply via the online application form.
Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form are completed with all additional requirements attached to the application.
These include:
Scanned copy of original degree certificate demonstrating achievement of GPA of 2.8 or above
Where applicable, reference letter from a US Union sponsor
500 - 750 word personal statement
Two academic reference letters
A scanned copy of their US passport