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Financial awards to support your Global Mobility for skills development
Becoming a global citizen during your study enhances your skills, broadens your horizons and allows you to immerse yourself in culture, ideas and knowledge from industries you want to work in. Our awards support students studying in Arts, Humanities and Social Science planning to undertake skill development activities around the world.
Domestic activities in UK/ROI can be supported by our 'Local Skills Development Award' and international activities can go through the 'Jetset Your Degree Award'.
EXPLORE INTERNATIONALLY
JETSET YOUR DEGREE
Apply for £1000 to support your international travel for skills development in 2023-24.
The AHSS 'JETSET' award will support you in being able to take part in an international activity during the 23/24 academic year that that will enrich your degree and support your skill development relevant to your chosen career. This award is available to current QUB students studying within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Awards of £1000 may be made to support you taking part in an activity outside of UK/ ROI. The activity must add value to your degree, enhance your skills and be relevant to your chosen career. Application necessary, awards are subject to funding availability, terms and conditions apply.
JETSET YOUR DEGREE AWARD
Receiving the AHSS Jetset Award puts me one step closer to achieving my goals and maximising available possibilities... without financial constraints.
Devanshi Sachin Pawar, LLB Law, who worked with The Indian Society of International Law in Summer 2022 including classes on Public International Law, International Humanitarian Law and International Criminal and Refugee Law as well as work experience opportunities.
EXPLORE LOCALLY (UK/ROI)
LOCAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Apply for £250 to support your local skills development in 2023-24.
Taking local opportunities to expand your learning outside of the classroom is essential during study. The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences have opened a new round of awards for students undertaking domestic placements, skill development programmes, attending workshops or conferences or completing short courses during their degree. These should be completed in UK/ROI only. This award is available to current QUB students studying within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Awards of £250 may be made to support you taking part in an activity inside of UK/ ROI. The activity must add value to your degree, enhance your skills and be relevant to your chosen career. Application necessary, awards are subject to funding availability, terms and conditions apply.
LOCAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AWARD
The award allowed me, as an international student hoping to continue to live and work on the island of Ireland, to fully immerse myself in the cross-community organising landscape in Northern Ireland.
Hope Stoner, MA in Global Security and Borders, who interned with the OUR Generation project at Cooperation Ireland which aims to “promote positive mental health/build emotional resilience of children and young people” in the five Urban Villages and Irish border region (Co-Operation Ireland, 2022).
Explore Wilmington, Summer 2024
University of North Carolina Wilmington Summer Programme '24
Apply for the opportunity to take part in the UNC Wilmington Summer Programme. This opportunity is available to current Second Year students studying within the Faculty of AHSS.
We are delighted to offer our undergraduate students an opportunity to apply for the UNC Wilmington Summer Programme, 2024. Students will spend three weeks in North Carolina, living and studying on campus at University of North Carolina. Students will spend time exploring the city, learning about the architecture and historical sites, spend the day at Wrightsville Beach, study global environmental issues, learn about the indigenous people of the Cape Fear Region from a local member of the Waccamaw Siouan tribe and take part in a range of field trips. Please see programme outline for more details.
Successful applicants will pay a contribution of £350 (or £100, see Terms and Conditions). This includes the 3-week-long programme, flights and accommodation. Please note that other costs will be the students’ responsibility. Anticipated travel dates, Wednesday 5 June to Tuesday 25 June 2024. Applications closed 18 March, 12.00 noon.
UNC Wilmington Summer Programme 2024
UNCW students enjoy a powerful and supportive academic experience that nurtures creative inquiry, stimulates critical thinking and welcomes thoughtful expression in a beautiful coastal setting.
One of 17 institutions in the UNC System, UNCW is a nationally recognised large public doctoral university with a private feel.
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