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Name

Prendergast Bequest

Overview

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.

Nationality

Citizens of the Republic of Ireland, whose parents are also citizens of Republic of Ireland

Other criteria

Whilst financial need is the primary consideration in assessing applications, there should also be evidence of academic progress.

Level of study

Undergraduate or Graduate degrees

Subject

All subjects

Duration

1 year

Type of student

Students already at the University of Oxford, or those who have been admitted to a one-year taught Master's course beginning October 2011

Value

Amounts do not normally exceed £2,500

Number

Varies each year

Application procedure     

The scholarship application form is available from this page (see Downloads section) or from Graduate Admissions and Funding (student.funding@admin.ox.ac.uk)

Downloads

Prendergast Bequest application form (Word)

Prendergast Bequest application form (pdf)

Closing date

31 August 2010

Results

We expect to notify successful candidates before the start of Michaelmas Term 2010

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to contact unsuccessful applicants individually or provide feedback on their applications

Other information

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.

About the donor  

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.

Last updated

21.01.10 SB