Swansea University 2021 Hillary Rodham Clinton Scholarship Programme for International Masters Students (UK)

Applications are now open for the Hillary Rodham Clinton Global Challenges Programme to be taken at Swansea University in 2021.

The Hillary Rodham Clinton Global Challenges Programme, supported by Sky, aims to facilitate international cooperation to address urgent national and transnational challenges. In partnership with Sky, this graduate scholarship initiative will develop the next generation of outstanding, forward-looking, real-world focused leaders in legal scholarship, activism and practice.

In 2019 we selected five scholars who are studying the following topics: environmental law, with particular reference on the impact on women and children; human rights and international criminal law; children’s rights and protecting children online, and terrorism, radicalisation and cyber security, and we are delighted to be recruiting our second cohort of scholars starting in January 2021.

For our new intake, we are looking for scholars to focus on the following global challenges:

• Racial Injustice,
• Online Harms,
• Climate Change,
• Children’s Rights and
• Human Rights and Technology.

• Table of Content
• About Swansea University
• Swansea University Hillary Rodham Clinton Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Swansea University Hillary Rodham Clinton Scholarship
• Requirements for Swansea University Hillary Rodham Clinton Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Swansea University

Swansea University has been at the cutting edge of research and innovation since 1920. We have a long history of working with business and industry but today our world-class research has a much wider impact across the health, wealth, culture, and well-being of our society. We have achieved an extraordinary level of success in recent years and our research activity exceeds that of many larger universities yet this has not compromised the friendly and relaxed atmosphere that has always characterised the �Swansea experience�. In our Centenary year, we look forward to continuing to work ... continue reading

Swansea University Hillary Rodham Clinton Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Swansea University Hillary Rodham Clinton Scholarship

 If you are accepted onto this master’s programme, you will receive a scholarship which covers the full tuition fee as well as a stipend of c.£15,000 to contribute towards your living costs.

Requirements for Swansea University Hillary Rodham Clinton Scholarship Qualification

• Candidates will hold a first class degree in law, or a related discipline, with strong overall and individual module performance. Exceptional candidates with a good upper second class degree who can demonstrate relevant work experience may also be considered.
• In support of their application, candidates are also asked to provide a two-page CV and a cover letter setting out what they hope to gain from the programme and how they will contribute to it. Applicants should also identify and justify the global challenge area they would like to work on.
• If neither English nor Welsh is your first language you will need an acceptable pass in an approved English language qualification such as the IELTS test (with an overall score of at least 7.0 and a minimum of 6.5 in each component).

Selection Criteria: Scholars will demonstrate academic excellence alongside a creative, action-oriented approach to collaboration and partnership working. They will follow a one-year (12 months) Master of Arts degree in Global Challenges: Law, Policy and Practice. The degree programme is based on experiential learning, and includes a research project placement. Scholars will also benefit from a range of additional activities, including mentorship, guest speakers, visits and media training.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Please provide a 2-page CV and a cover letter setting out what you hope to gain from the programme and how you will contribute to it, along with your references. Your cover letter must clearly identify and justify the global challenge area you would like to work on from the following list:

• Racial Injustice,
• Online Harms,
• Climate Change,
• Children’s Rights and
• Human Rights and Technology.

For any enquiries email: [email protected] 

For more details, visit Swansea University website.