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Name
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Prendergast Bequest
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Overview
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The Bequest does not provide full scholarships for study at the University, but, in general, is used to support students in need of smaller sums for maintenance and for specific projects.
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Nationality
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Republic of Ireland
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Other criteria
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Whilst financial need is the primary
consideration in assessing applications, there should also be evidence of
academic progress.
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Level of study
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Undergraduate or Graduate degrees
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Subject
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All subjects
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Duration
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1 year
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Type of student
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Students already at the University of Oxford, or those who have been admitted to a one-year taught Master's course beginning October 2011
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Value
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Amounts do not normally exceed £2,000
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Number
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Up to ten awards
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Application procedure
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The scholarship application form is available from this page (see Downloads section) or from Graduate Admissions and Funding (student.funding@admin.ox.ac.uk)
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Downloads
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Prendergast Bequest application form (Word)
Prendergast Bequest application form (pdf)
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Closing date
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31 August 2010
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Results
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We expect to notify successful candidates before the start of Michaelmas Term 2010
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Other information
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Please note that financial assistance is only available to students who are already at the University of Oxford or students who have received a firm offer of both a Faculty and a college place for a one-year taught Master's course. With exception for such courses, awards are not normally made to students in their first year of study.
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About the donor
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In 1965 the University accepted a bequest from
Dr J S Prendergast intended to assist monks from Glenstal Abbey to study at St
Benet's and to help Irish students continue their studies at Oxford.
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Last updated
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16.10.09 SB
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