Sisters Angèle-Marie Littlejohn and Bibiane Leclercq Scholarship for African Women at Trinity College Dublin

 

The Loyola Institute, Trinity College Dublin, is pleased to announce a fees scholarship for an M.Phil. in Theology at the Loyola Institute, TCD, thanks to the generous support of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles.

This scholarship for the MPhil in Christian Theology is for a student interested in completing their research dissertation in the areas of mission theology, the theology of evangelisation, faith and culture, history of missionary endeavor.

Eligibility Criteria

The scholarship is open to:

• 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.

• Applicants must have been accepted onto the MPhil programme.

• Applicant to take up the scholarship in the academic year 2021/202

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.

Requirement

The scholarship application to include:

• 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.

Please note: The scholarship will be dependent on the student getting a visa to study in Ireland for the year.

How to apply

Scholarship applications to be sent by email to loyola@tcd.ie, Subject line: Sisters Angèle-Marie Littlejohn and Bibiane Leclercq Scholarship Application

In addition, one must separately submit an application for the M.Phil. in Christian Theology (MPhil, Diploma, Certificate), using the central Trinity College application system. The closing date for applications is 31st July 2022.

Deadline - June 17th, 2022, for scholarship application.

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