Applications are currently being accepted for the University of Kent Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship 2026-27. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About University of Kent Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship
The Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarships were set up in memory of Christine Bolt, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Kent, and were generously funded by her late husband, Ian Bolt. Successful applicants will be awarded up to £10,000 each (to include tuition fees) to support a sustained period of research in America for up to one year. For those who cannot or do not wish to travel to America in person, these funds can also be used to access and acquire digital and electronic copies of original material from the USA. In exceptional circumstances, the scholarship holders may be invited to re-apply for a further one year's funding.
Scholarships are aimed at students whose area of research has an American element and/or where the centre of expertise or an important source of research material is located in the United States of America.
Benefits of University of Kent Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship
- Successful applicants will receive funding of up to £10,000.
- The scholarship can be used to cover tuition fees.
- Funding supports a sustained period of research in the United States for up to one year.
- Students who cannot travel to the USA may use the funding to access digital and electronic research materials from the United States.
- In exceptional circumstances, scholarship holders may apply for an additional year of funding.
- An excellent opportunity to conduct postgraduate research with support from a leading UK university.
University of Kent Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship Requirements
- Applicants must hold an excellent bachelor’s degree with first-class or upper second-class (2.1) honours, or a master’s degree with merit or distinction.
- Applicants must hold an offer for September 2026-27 for a full-time or part-time postgraduate taught or postgraduate research degree at the University of Kent, or be a current Kent postgraduate student within an eligible academic school.
- Eligible academic schools include Kent Law School, School of Arts and Architecture, School of Humanities, School of Psychology, The Language Centre, School of Social Sciences, and degree courses within the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology in the School of Natural Sciences.
- Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Candidates must be able to explain their research project clearly to a non-specialist audience.
- Applicants should demonstrate passion for their research and explain its wider value.
- Candidates must be willing to act as ambassadors for both the University of Kent and their academic subject.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have not had the opportunity to live or study in the United States for an extended period.
- Applicants must be available for a video interview via Microsoft Teams in late August or September 2026.
- Selection is based on academic excellence, achievements in the chosen field, and communication skills.
Application Date and Process
- Apply through your Kent Vision portal.
- Prepare all the required application documents.
- Upload your research proposal, CV, cover letter, proposed budget, and supporting documents.
- Ensure your referees submit their academic references before the deadline.
- Submit all documents in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Review your application carefully before submission.
- Make sure to apply before the application deadline.
Application Deadline
09 August, 2026
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