The Kennedy Scholarship is an academic award for study at two of the world's finest universities - Harvard and MIT. It can be used to fund a wide variety of programmes at MIT and across all the graduate schools within Harvard - from PhD to LLM, from MPH to MArch.
It can fund a Visiting Fellowship for a student in the middle of PhD study here in the UK, or a Special Studentship for those wanting a general programme of non-degree study.
A vibrant and dynamic learning environment
Both Harvard and MIT have exceptional faculty and, in the graduate programmes, attract a diverse and high calibre student body.
These attractions are not lost on the leading world figures in every field of endeavour who regularly visit. And greater Boston is home to a number of other world class universities and is a vibrant and dynamic learning environment.
Scholars use the opportunity to deepen their expertise in their field, but also to explore the diversity within their own field and in new fields altogether.
More than an academic prize
But the founders of the Kennedy Trust and its Trustees since have always viewed the Scholarship as more than an academic prize. It is intended to act as a spur to closer trans-Atlantic relations, and few scholars return without travelling across the US and experiencing its wide and varied culture; none return without friendships which last a lifetime.
Enriching their lives more broadly
Kennedy Scholars are also expected to spend their time in the United States enriching their lives more broadly.
Almost all Scholars use the opportunity to learn a language, try a new sport or take advantage of the many other opportunities available in New England - from Boston's restaurants, museums and high culture to the bright lights of New York. From the annual ritual of the leaf 'fall' to the four-year presidential election cycle in nearby New Hampshire, the opportunity is unique.
When is the competition for Kennedy Scholarships held?
Applications are invited during late summer and early autumn. Applications for awards for 2012-13 will open on Monday August 22nd 2011 and the closing date is 30th October 2011. Referees will have until Sunday 6th November to upload their references.
Who is eligible to apply?
Those applying for awards must be:
- British citizens at the time of application;
- ordinarily resident in the UK;
- wholly or mainly educated in the UK.
Applications cannot be accepted from those already in the United States.
Marriage is not a bar to the award of a Scholarship, but there is no financing for a spouse.
All applicants must have spent two of the previous five years studying at a UK University or University College.
How do I apply for a Kennedy Scholarship?
In addition to completing an online form, applicants will be asked to submit an essay (which MUST NOT exceed 1,000 words) giving an account of their academic pursuits, general activities and intellectual interests, plus reasons for wishing to study in the United States, choice of course and institution and plans for the future.
You can start an online application by clicking the Apply Online box in the top right of this page and selecting Kennedy Scholarship.
When might I be notified?
Applicants will be notified by email, either at the end of November or just before the Christmas holiday period.
Prospectus for 2012 - 2013
A copy of the full prospectus for 2012 - 2013 can be downloaded here.
| 1. | Kennedy Scholarships, tenable for one year, will be awarded for the academic year 2012-2013 at Harvard University and MIT. Students who are applying for two-year Master's or PhD programmes will normally secure the necessary funding for second or subsequent years within their institution. |
| 2. | (a) Candidates must, at the same time as applying for a Kennedy Scholarship, make a separate and independent application for admission direct to Harvard and/or MIT. Seewww.harvard.edu and www.MIT.edu. A Kennedy Scholarship provides funding but, except in the situations described below, does not carry automatic admission to Harvard or MIT. (b) Candidates wishing to study as non-degree students at the Harvard Kennedy School or as Special Students on the Technology and Policy Program at MIT will gain automatic admission upon their subsequent application to these programmes. (Please comply with application deadlines in both instances.) |
| 3. | Those applying for awards must be:
Applications cannot be accepted from those already in the United States. Marriage is not a bar to the award of a Scholarship, but there is no financing for a spouse. |
| 4. | All candidates must have spent two of the past five years studying at a UK University or University College. In addition, they may be:
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| 5. | In awarding Scholarships, the Trustees will take into consideration candidates’ intellectual ability, readiness and ability to express themselves, wider interests and attainments, the focus and value of their proposed study at Harvard or MIT and their capacity for future leadership |
| 6. | Candidates intending to apply to the Harvard Kennedy School for admission to degree programmes are advised to contact Annie Thomas at the Kennedy Trust office (020 7222 1151) for guidance. |
| 7. | Awards will not be made to post-doctoral candidates who wish to pursue further research in their own field. |
Conditions | |
| 8. | Scholars will be required to devote most of their time to one of the Faculties of the University to which they are admitted. They may be registered on a degree programme, or may study as a Special Student/non-degree student or as a Visiting Fellow. |
| 9. | Scholars will receive a stipend of $24,000 to cover living costs, any special equipment needed, and some travel within the United States. Scholars are expected to spend part of their summer vacation in the United States after the end of the academic year and may apply for an additional grant of $2,500 to pay for vacation travel. One return air fare to the United States will be paid for by the Trust, and tuition fees will be paid direct to the institution concerned. |
Applications | |
| 10. | Applications are to be made online at www.kennedytrust.org.uk |
| 11. | In addition to completing an online form, candidates will be asked to submit an essay (which MUST NOT exceed 1,000 words) giving an account of their academic pursuits, general activities and intellectual interests, plus reasons for wishing to study in the United States, choice of course and institution and plans for the future. |
| 12. | The closing date for applications will be midnight on Sunday 30th October 2011. |
References | |
| 13. | Candidates will be asked to give names and professional email addresses of two referees. The first should have supervised some aspect of the applicant’s academic work at university. The second may be non-academic but should be familiar with the candidate’s performance at university and afterwards. |
| 14. | Both references must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday 6th November for the application to be accepted. |
Interviews and Selection | |
| 15. | Selected applicants will be invited to London for interview on either 4th or 5th January 2012. Interview candidates should ensure their attendance in person in London on the date requested. A birth certificate or other nationality papers will be required at this time. Those awarded Scholarships will be asked to provide a medical certificate. |
| 16. | Candidates selected to receive Scholarships will be notified by the end of January but confirmation of the award cannot be made until May, when admission to Harvard or MIT has been granted. |
| 17. | Please note that it is not possible for the trustees to provide candidates with detailed comments on unsuccessful applications. |
Contact Us
General enquiries
For enquiries about Scholarships, or any other aspect of our work, please contact Annie Thomas at the Trust office.
Scholars' reports
If you would like to read some detailed reports by Kennedy Scholars on their year of tenure, please send a stamped addressed envelope with your request to:
Annie Thomas
The Kennedy Memorial Trust
3 Birdcage Walk
Westminster
London
SW1H 9JJ
United Kingdom
+44 (0)20 7222 1151 (Office hours, Mon-Fri)
+44 (0)20 7222 7189 (Fax)
http://www.kennedytrust.org.uk/
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