TCD Sisters Angèle-Marie Littlejohn and Bibiane Leclercq Scholarships for African Students 2023

The Loyola Institute, Trinity College Dublin, is delighted to award a scholarship (fees plus stipend) to exceptional students who are passionate about studying a degree program at the Institution.

Both full-time and part-time applicants to the MPhil in Christian will be eligible. In the case of students doing the MPhil over two years the award will be split with 50% paid in the first year and 50% in the second year (should a student not continue into the second year no award will be payable).

• Table of Content
• About Trinity College Dublin(TCD)
• TCD Masters Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of TCD Masters Scholarships
• Requirements for TCD Masters Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for TCD Masters Scholarships
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Trinity College Dublin(TCD)

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TCD Masters Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of TCD Masters Scholarships

• Educational fees plus stipend will be awarded to sucessful applicants.

Requirements for TCD Masters Scholarships Qualification

•  Women who are nationals of an African country and are currently living in Africa.
• Members of religious orders are welcome. Please note this scholarship is not open to members of an international congregation.
• Women who will use this M.Phil. to contribute to Church and Society in Africa.
• Scholarship applicants must have been accepted onto the M.Phil. programme.
• Applicant to take up the scholarship in the academic year 2023/24

Interview date, Process and Venue for TCD Masters Scholarships

• The deadline for applications for the scholarship is July 8th, 2023. The outcome of the process is expected to be announced by end of July 2023.

Documents Required for Application

• Academic references (two)
• A letter (maximum 600 words) setting out why you would like to do the M.Phil. in Christian Theology and how you will use this M.Phil to make a contribution to Church and Society in Africa.
• Note that the selection procedure may include interviews. These can take place over Skype. An interview via place by Skype/phone for shortlisted candidates may be requested.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Recipients must reside in sufficient proximity to Trinity College Dublin as to be able to share fully and regularly in the life, work, and events of the Loyola Institute.
• Scholarship applications to be sent by email to [email protected], Subject line: Sisters Angèle-Marie Littlejohn and Bibiane Leclercq Scholarship Application

Please note: The scholarship will be dependent on the student getting a visa to study in Ireland for the year.In addition, one must separately submit an application for the M.Phil. in Christian Theology (M.Phil., Diploma, Certificate), using the central Trinity College application system. 

For more details,visit TCD website