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:

LLM Access to Justice
LLM Gender and Human Rights
LLM Human Rights
LLM Human Rights Law and Transitional Justice
MSc Business Development and Innovation
MSc Construction Management
MSc Management and Corporate Governance
MSc Manufacturing Management
MSc Peace and Conflict Studies
MSc Social Policy