Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form are completed with all additional requirements attached to the application.
These include:
Scanned copy of original degree certificate demonstrating achievement of GPA of 2.8 or above
Where applicable, reference letter from a US Union sponsor
500 - 750 word personal statement
Two academic reference letters
A scanned copy of their US passport
This special scholarship is named in honour of AFL-CIO President Emeritus John J. Sweeney.
The John J Sweeney Scholarship has a value of $20,000 and that is used towards the Scholar's tuition fees for an MSc or LLM at Ulster University. This scholarship is generously supported by funds raised by the AFL-CIO, the American Labor community, business and civic organisations, and individuals.
The John J Sweeney Scholarship supports US students enrolled to study full-time on the following MSc or LLM at Ulster University:
MSc Peace and Conflict Studies
MSc Social Policy
LLM Human Rights Law and Transitional Justice
LLM Gender, Conflict and Human Rights
LLM Access to Justice
MSc Construction Management
MSc Management and Corporate Governance
MSc Manufacturing Management
MSc Business Development and Innovation
The Scholarship will be open to all US citizens who:
- Have been offered a full-time place on one of the above MSc or LLM at Ulster University. and have made a firm commitment to Ulster University during the admissions phase
- Are a US union member or
- Have a familial connection to a US union member (mother, father, sibling, aunt, uncle, grandparent) or
- Can provide a reference letter from a union sponsor.
Any balance remaining may be used to purchase study materials/equipment, support course-related activities and/or in support of the Scholar's living expenses and travel costs.
