SPRU 50th Anniversary Scholarship

Application form 2017-18

NB. Please note that if you are awarded the SPRU 50th Anniversary Scholarship, you will not be able to receive any other scholarship funded by the University of Sussex.

Please read the following notes before completing the application form:

Scholarship information

To celebrate fifty years of shaping science, technology and innovation research, teaching and policy, SPRU has launched a scholarship programme to enable the very best students from around the world to study a Masters at SPRU. Last year we awarded five scholarships to promising students.

The world is in transition and needs new innovation policy and management for transformative change. Given our rich history SPRU is well placed to support this challenge through teaching the next generation of science, technology and innovation leaders as well as developing new research programmes. SPRU has developed a scholarship fund to help students with the most potential and ambition to take a step towards being a future leader in this field.

Over the course of SPRU’s 50-year history many alumni have shaped and are continuing to shape research, policy and management around the world, based on their initial training at SPRU. The SPRU 50thAnniversary Scholarships are funded by SPRU alumni and friends who share our vision of innovation for transformative change.

In recognition of the generosity of our benefactors, many of the scholarships are named. When you apply for a SPRU 50th Anniversary Scholarship you are considered for all named scholarships under this scheme, but if you have a preference please state this on the application form. We are grateful to the following donors who have provided scholarships for the 2017-18 academic year:

  • Richard Nelson SPRU 50th Anniversary Scholarship
  • Professor Ben Martin and Family SPRU 50th Anniversary Scholarship
  • Choung-Hwang SPRU 50th Anniversary Scholarship
  • The Crede Associates SPRU 50th Anniversary Scholarship

The scholarship is available to UK/EU and non-EU students pursuing a full-time Master’s degree in the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) based in the School of Business, Management and Economics at the University of Sussex. The £10,000 scholarship is in the first instance a fee waiverwith any remaining funds to be paid as maintenance.

Eligibility criteria

In order to be considered for the SPRU 50th Anniversary Scholarship you must meet allof the following criteria:

  • To have achieved or expect to achieve a 1st class honours undergraduate degreeor equivalent if from an overseas institution. However, 2:1s or equivalent international classification with excellent supporting statements are also eligible.
  • To havebeen offered and accepted a place to study full time on one of SPRU’s five MSc courses:
  • Energy Policy MSc
  • Project Management MSc
  • Science and Technology Policy MSc
  • Strategic Innovation Management MSc
  • Sustainable Development MSc
  • You must meet all of the University's general entrance requirements.

Assessment criteria

Applications will be ranked and assessed on the following criteria:

  • Academic performance
  • Post-study aims and goals which will be assessed via the supporting statement

How to complete the form

  • Please use a current email address as correspondence will be via email
  • Please save a copy of your completed application form for yourself before sending it to Sussex

Timetable for award

1 July 2017 / Deadline for applications to be received (23:59 BST)
1 August 2017 / Successful applicants notified of the outcome of their application via email from the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO)
October2017 / Fee waiver applied with any remaining funds awarded as maintenance

Further information

The holder of the SPRU 50th Anniversary Scholarship will not be eligible for any other University of Sussex scholarship including the Sussex Graduate Scholarship. If you have any questions about the SPRU 50th Anniversary Scholarship please email:

Deadline

The deadline for return of the application form is 1 July 2017 (23:59 BST).

SPRU 50th Anniversary Scholarship application form

Important: Please read the notes on page 1 before completing this form. Complete the form carefully, and try to fill in all the sections, otherwise delays will occur when processing your application.

A. Personal details (as they appear on the postgraduate application form)

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B. Course of study at Sussex

Please note:you must have submitted an application for a place on a postgraduate taught course via the University of Sussex website before applying for scholarships

Please tell us your University of Sussex application number (this is a 9 digit number starting 21…):
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C. Education qualifications

Please list qualifications and grades which you have already obtained or for which you are still studying:

Dates Attended / School, university or college / Qualification (e.g. high school certificate, degree) / Subject / Grade / Date obtained or expected

D. Work experience

Please describe any work experience which is relevant to your proposed study course:

Dates / Name of employer/organisation / Job title and responsibilities

E. Finances

I certify that I have the necessary finances in place to fund my period of study:
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Note: the wish to find part-time work during your studies is NOT proof of funding.

How did you hear about this scholarship?

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F. Personal statement

The SPRU 50th Anniversary Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of previous academic performance and future ambition and potential in the field of science, technology and innovation policy or management. The selectors will pay special attention to the information you provide below.

Please tell us about your achievements to date and future career ambitions. In particular, please state why you believe that studying for this SPRU MSc will help you in your future career and what your ambitions are post-study.

Maximum word count = 1,000

G. Declaration

I hereby declare that I understand and comply with the Eligibility Criteria, and I have made a true statement about my details.

Signature (write or type your name): / Date:

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