25 September: fyi -- postgrad funding, Dublin
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The O'Reilly Foundation Scholarship Programme
The Foundation has initiated a programme of scholarships to provide
world-class educational opportunities for outstanding young Irish scholars
to undertake post-graduate education in their chosen field. O'Reilly
Scholars will be individuals who have an excellent academic record and a
diverse range of interests as well as the potential and desire to make a
significant contribution to the future of Ireland.
The Foundation offers scholarships for post-graduate studies at Ph.D. or
equivalent level to commence in year 2002. Applicants should have a first
class or at least a 2:1 honours undergraduate record to date with
reasonable expectation of a first class or at least a 2:1 honours degree in
their finals in this current academic year. Graduates with similar high
honours degree or with equivalent professional qualifications, or who are
completing a master's degree and wish to continue their studies to Ph.D. or
equivalent level, are also eligible to apply.
While outstanding candidates of any recognised third-level descipline are
encouraged to apply, preference will be given to those planning their
doctoral studies in the following academic areas: Business Studies, Law,
Marketing, Media Studies, Technology and the Arts.
Applications will be considered by an independent selection board comprised
of business persons and academics, and chaired by Professor John Kelly.
For more details and application form refer to:
www.oreillyfoundation.ie
Email: info@oreillyfoundation.ie
Office: The O'Reilly Foundation Scholarship Programme
1-2 Upper Hatch Street, Dublin
Tel/Fax: 01-475 2691
Closing date for applications: 5.30pm on Friday 9th November, 2001
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