Do you dream of taking your research to the United States and making your academic vision a global reality? If yes, then here’s a thrilling opportunity that could make 2025 your most defining academic year yet!
The Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship 2025 at the University of Kent is officially open for applications — and it’s calling for ambitious, eloquent, and academically gifted students from around the world who have the vision to take their research across borders, especially to the USA. This is not just another scholarship. This is your passport to academic stardom and a transatlantic research journey powered by purpose and prestige.
What’s On Offer?
- Scholarship Value: Up to £10,000
- Purpose: To support a sustained research visit in the USA (up to 1 year)
- Number of Awards: Up to 3 scholarships available
- Interview Format: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a video interview in July 2025.
Who Should Apply?
This is your moment if you:
- Hold a first-class or upper second-class bachelor’s degree, or a merit/distinction in a master’s degree
- Are enrolled or hold an offer for a postgraduate taught or research degree at the University of Kent in one of the following divisions:
- Kent Law School
- School of Arts and Architecture
- School of Humanities
- School of Psychology
- The Language Centre
- School of Social Sciences
- Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (within the School of Natural Sciences)
- Have outstanding communication skills and can convey your project clearly to non-experts
- Have a research project with an American focus or require access to resources located in the USA
- Can be a dedicated ambassador for the University and your field of study
- Have not previously lived or studied extensively in the USA.
Apply: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADCIBOLT01.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship 2025 at the University of Kent is Monday, 30 June 2025 at 23:59 BST.