Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship 2025, USA

Description

Are you a postgraduate student at the University of Kent with a research interest involving the United States of America? The Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship 2025 offers a golden opportunity to study or conduct research in the USA with financial support of up to £10,000.

This prestigious scholarship enables students to spend a sustained research period in the United States, tapping into valuable academic resources and expertise not available elsewhere.

Degree Level

Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship 2025, USA is available to undertake Postgraduate level programs at University of Kent.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

Benefits

Each selected scholar will receive:

1. Up to £10,000 (can include tuition and research costs)
2. Funding support for a research stay in the USA for up to one year
3. Option to reapply for a second year of funding (in exceptional cases)
4. One-on-one academic support and enhanced research exposure

Eligible Nationalities

Open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

1. Hold an excellent academic record:

a- Bachelor’s degree (First Class or Upper Second/2:1) OR

b- Master’s degree (Merit or Distinction)

1. Have a confirmed offer or be a current student at the University of Kent
2. Be enrolled 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)

1. Demonstrate excellent communication skills
2. Clearly explain the project to a non-specialist audience
3. Show passion and relevance of the project to wider communities
4. Act as an academic ambassador for both the University and their subject area

Who Should Apply?

This scholarship is ideal for postgraduate students at Kent whose research:

1. Has an American component
2. Requires research in the United States (e.g., archives, expert access, or fieldwork)
3. Involves transatlantic academic collaboration

Preference is given to students without prior extended experience in the USA.

Application Procedure

Application Requirements

All applications must be submitted through the Kent Vision Portal before the deadline. Required documents include:

1. Research Proposal (~2,000 words)
2. CV
3. Cover Letter:
4. Motivation for applying
5. Names of two referees
6. Proposed Budget Plan for the scholarship usage
7. Two Academic References:
8. On official letterhead
9. Must address the applicant’s academic suitability
10. Sent directly via email (if upload not possible)

Note: All files must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Google Docs or SharePoint links are not accepted.

Important Dates

1. Deadline to Apply: 30 June 2025, 23:59 BST
2. Interview via Microsoft Teams: July 2025 (Exact date TBD)
3. About Christine and Ian Bolt

This scholarship was established in memory of Christine Bolt, an Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Kent, and funded by her late husband Ian Bolt. Their legacy continues to empower global research by University of Kent students, promoting academic engagement with the United States.

Final Note

If you are passionate about research that involves American perspectives, institutions, or archives, the Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship is your passport to the USA. Take the leap—apply before 30 June 2025 and become a global scholar shaping transatlantic academic dialogue.

For more information and updates, visit the University of Kent Scholarships page.