Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship 2025
- Omran Aburayya
- May 25
- 3 min read
If you're a postgraduate student at the University of Kent with a research project that necessitates a period of study in the United States, the Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship 2025 offers a remarkable opportunity. This scholarship provides up to £10,000 to support a sustained research period in the U.S., covering tuition fees and associated research expenses. Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 academic year.
🎓 Scholarship Summary
Location: United Kingdom (University of Kent) and United States (research destination)
Study Level: Postgraduate (Master’s or PhD)
Target Group: Postgraduate students with research requiring U.S. study
Fields of Study: Law, Arts and Architecture, Humanities, Psychology, Social Sciences, and courses within the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE)
Award Value: Up to £10,000 (including tuition fees)
Award Duration: Up to one year; potential for renewal in exceptional cases
Application Deadline: Monday, 30 June 2025, 23:59 BST
Start Date: 2025/2026 academic year
Eligible To: Students whose research has an American element or requires U.S.-based resources
📚Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship Overview
Established in memory of Christine Bolt, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Kent, and funded by her late husband, Ian Bolt, this scholarship aims to support postgraduate students whose research necessitates a period of study in the United States. It is particularly suited for projects with an American focus or those requiring access to U.S.-based expertise or resources. Up to three scholarships are awarded annually.
🎁 Scholarship Benefits
Financial support up to £10,000, encompassing tuition fees and research-related expenses.
Opportunity to conduct research in the U.S. for up to one year.
Potential for scholarship renewal in exceptional circumstances.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Hold an excellent bachelor's degree (1st or 2.1) or a master's degree (merit or distinction).
Have an offer of a place or be a currently registered student for a full-time or part-time postgraduate research or taught degree at the University of Kent for the 2025/2026 academic year within one of the specified academic divisions.
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain their project clearly to non-experts.
Convey passion for their project and articulate its broader value.
Act as an ambassador for both the University and their subject area.
Be available for a video interview via Microsoft Teams in July 2025 (exact date to be confirmed).
Preference is given to candidates who have not had the opportunity to live or study in the U.S. for an extended period.
📝 Application Procedure
To apply, submit the following documents via your Kent Vision portal before the deadline:
A research proposal of approximately 2,000 words.
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
A covering letter stating the reasons for applying, including the names of two referees.
A proposed budget detailing the intended use of the scholarship funds.
Academic references from two referees, written in English on official headed paper, addressing:
The applicant's suitability for the scholarship on academic and general grounds.
Full name and status/title of the referee.
Name, address, and telephone number of the referee's institution or place of work.
Details of the referee’s relationship to the applicant.
Full name of the applicant.
Reference to the Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship.
All documents must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Documents sent via Google Docs or SharePoint will not be reviewed. Ensure all documents, including references, are uploaded before the deadline.
ℹ️ For more details and to apply, visit the University of Kent's official scholarship page.