The Abdur Rahim Mahsud and Jim Dornan Travel Scholarships
Deadline: Not specified
Level of Study
Postgraduate Taught, Undergraduate
Funding Amount
Up to £3500
Application Status
Open
Eligibility summary
- NationalityAll
- Level of StudyPostgraduate Taught, Undergraduate
Overview
These travel scholarships were set up by Queen’s University Alumni Professor Jim Dornan and his wife Dr Samina Dornan in recognition of the support and material sacrifices made by their parents in encouraging them to achieve their academic goals.
The scholarships are intended to provide students with the opportunity to benefit professionally, socially and academically from travel.
Further Information
These scholarships were established in 2011, initially for a period of five years but now extended to 2023. Up to £3,500 is available per annum. There can be one or more recipients per year. The scholarships are open to students on undergraduate degree programmes in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Environmental Engineering and students in their first year of in any of the postgraduate taught degree programmes run by Civil Engineering. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist students to travel outside the British Isles and enable them to extend their knowledge in these fields of engineering.
Funding Towards
Travel Costs
Funding Amount
Up to £3500
Eligibility
The scholarships are open to students on undergraduate degree programmes in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Environmental Engineering and students in their first year of in any of the postgraduate taught degree programmes run by Civil Engineering.
Funding Type
Help with current course
Fee Status
Any
Nationality
All
Study Level
Postgraduate Taught, Undergraduate
Start Date
Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Contact Us
Email: askeps@qub.ac.uk
How to Apply
The scholarships will be awarded based on a written proposal (maximum 500 words) using the advertised application form. The applicants will define the learning outcomes of the planned travel and show how this will benefit their educational development.
Holders of the scholarships, which are tenable with other travel awards, will be required to furnish a report (800 words) on the completion of their visit and submit this to the Head of Civil Engineering one month after return. This report will be published within the School for the benefit of other students.