Deadline:
January 24, 2025
Location(s)
United Kingdom
London
Overview
The Alexandros Petersen Scholarship is designed to provide the best and brightest students resident in Afghanistan, Central Asia, or the South Caucasus with the opportunity to embark on the Conflict, Security and Development MA in the Department of War Studies without the worry of financial constraint.
Details
King’s worked with the Petersen Family to establish The Alexandros Petersen Scholarship at King’s in September 2016. The scholarship programme has been made possible by a transformative US$1million gift from his family and will fund at least 22 full master’s scholarships in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London.
The programme will support students whose work reflects Alexandros’ aims and ambitions and those who hope to become future practitioners on the ground, spanning the world of academia and policy. Our hope is that this programme will not only perpetuate Alexandros’ academic and personal memory but also encourage other young people – through his example – to continue the work that he was unable to finish.
One scholarship will be available per year. Each student will receive a full tuition fee waiver, a monthly stipend, and a £2,000 travel bursary. Scholarships are open to residents in Afghanistan, Central Asia, or the South Caucasus, who wish to undertake a one-year master’s in the Conflict, Security, and Development programme within the War Studies Department. To be eligible for the scheme, students will have to complete an application form which will include an overview of recent academic achievements, demonstrate their financial need, and include a personal statement demonstrating how the scholarship will support their future aspirations and build their careers.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
What are the eligibility criteria to apply?
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Be a resident of Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan or Uzbekistan.
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Applicants must acknowledge that they would endeavour, on completion of their studies, to return in due course to Central Asia or the South Caucasus region to share the skills that they gain whilst at King’s.
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Priority is given to students applying to the Conflict, Security and Development MA but other War Studies MAs may be considered.
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Applicants must meet the academic entry requirements for the programme via their undergraduate study.
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Applicants must meet the minimum criteria for English language as stated by the University for this programme. Applicants are responsible for taking the appropriate tests to prove they meet these requirements.
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For a list of approved English proficiency tests and scores, please refer to the Postgraduate English language entry requirements section of King's website here.
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The tests are valid if they have been taken within the past two years, for example, if your course begins in September 2025, you must have completed your English Language test after 1 September 2023.
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In certain exceptions, students may undertake a pre-sessional English course at King’s in the weeks prior to the programme beginning. This will be decided on a case-by-case basis dependent on the applicant's level of English language.
Please note: If you are successful in your application, you will receive a conditional offer with a deadline by which all the above criteria must be met. In the case of meeting the English language requirement, if you do not already have a valid English language test at the point of applying, you will need to complete one within 60 days of confirming your acceptance of the scholarship.
Dates
Deadline: January 24, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
How much is the scholarship?
The scholarship is worth £57,800 annually, made up of:
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Full tuition fee waiver
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£20,000 stipend in 2025/2026 which will be paid over 10 months
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Travel bursary
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