Apply: Thuron Award (Pennslyvania, USA)

Deadline: 1 November 2023

The Thouron Award is among the most prestigious and generous academic scholarships in the world, giving young people of outstanding ability and open minds the means to study, travel and immerse themselves in the life of their host country. A diverse group of scholars are chosen not only for their academic achievements, but for their ability to engage with one another and take an active part in a changing world. They are expected to act as student-ambassadors, putting their energy and intellect to work strengthening the ties between our two great nations.

Granted every year to as many as ten final-year students or recent graduates from any university in the United Kingdom, the Thouron Award pays full tuition, fees and health insurance for up to two years of post-graduate study at the University of Pennsylvania.

Students can apply to the majority of full-time degree programmes in Penn’s twelve graduate schools; for those accepted into a Ph.D. program, Penn typically funds the tuition and fees after the second year.

Scholars also receive an annual stipend to cover living costs and to encourage entertainment and travel; for 2022-23, the stipend will be $42,000.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must:

• be British citizens who normally reside in the United Kingdom

• have attended U.K. secondary schools

• be graduates (by the summer following their applications) of a U.K. university.

*This is an external opportunity. Look at the website for further information.