John J Sweeney Scholarship

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

Value

The John J Sweeney Scholarship has a value of $20,000 and that is used towards the Scholar's tuition fees for an MA or MSc 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.

Eligibility criteria

The Scholarship will be open to all US citizens who:

Have been offered a full-time place on one of the above MSc or MA 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.

The John J Sweeney Scholarship supports US students enrolled to study full-time on the following MSc or MA 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