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John Crook Scholarship – University of Cambridge
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Scholarship
Fully Funded
Post Graduate, Under Graduate
Description
The John Crook Scholarship presents a unique opportunity for first-generation university students with exceptional academic records to spend two years studying at St John’s College at the University of Cambridge. The purpose of the Scholarship is to enable exceptional students who did not consider Cambridge when applying to university, whether for financial or other reasons, to study at Cambridge after the completion of their first degree.
Scholars are admitted as affiliated students and take the more advanced parts of a Cambridge degree course to qualify for a Cambridge BA (Hons) in two years instead of the usual three. Following the completion of their first year of study, some Scholars may have the opportunity to opt into a one year MPhil programme, if suitable, graduating after two years with an MPhil. The intention of the scholarship is to offer the Scholars the full Cambridge experience over a period of two years.
Eligibilities
Candidates need to be:
- the first generation in their family to go to university a current student, or recent graduate, with an exceptional academic record, from one of the eligible universities a UK citizen, or resident in the UK with indefinite leave to remain in the UK
- The John Crook Scholar will be admitted to St John’s College to study for a two-year Bachelor’s degree as an affiliated student, with the possibility of moving to a one-year MPhil in the second year, if suitable. The award will be for two years and will comprise a maintenance grant at the rate of at least £15,000 per annum plus payment of approved College and University fees.
Restrictions
The scholarship is open to all subjects apart from the ones which are intimately related to Law, Theology or Business. There is not an affiliated version for BA degree in Architecture, Medicine or Veterinary Medicine offered at St John’s College. Please note that, as per the residential regulations that apply to all students of Cambridge University, John Crook Scholars must live in Cambridge in order to be able to obtain a degree.
Benefits
The scholarship would cover all your costs, including fees, and would provide a grant of at least £3,750 quarterly for your living expenses for the duration of your course.
Program Venue
University of Cambridge
UK
Eligible Regions
Eligible Countries
Application Process
In order to be considered for the John Crook Scholarship, you have to apply for admission to St John’s College, Cambridge via the UCAS website. Further information about the UCAS application process can be found here. Applications should be submitted by 18:00 BST on the 15 October 2020 for entry in October 2021.
Applications to UCAS are made online using the UCAS Apply web-based application system. Click ‘Apply 2021’ for application for 2021 entry or 2022 deferred entry to the University of Cambridge.
Personal statement
As part of your UCAS application you’ll need to write a personal statement. Personal statements give you the chance to tell us about your subject interest(s), and the process of writing a personal statement can often help you to better understand your academic interests and intellectual motivations.
For guidance on what to include, we advise you to follow the UCAS advice on personal statements.
At Cambridge, all admissions decisions are based solely on academic criteria (ability and potential). Therefore, in your personal statement, we’d like you to:
explain your reasons for wanting to study the subject at university
demonstrate enthusiasm for and commitment to your chosen course express any particular interests within the field outline how you’ve pursued your subject interest in your own time. This information is often used as a basis for discussion at interview.
School/college reference
The reference is helpful because it tells us about your abilities and potential. Admissions Tutors look for indications that your academic strengths are well suited both to the course and to the style of study at the University.
The reference is an important part of your application, and we expect that it will normally be provided by a teacher or tutor in your school/college who can speak authoritatively about your academic profile and suitability for admission to university. If you’re having difficulty securing a referee, please see the UCAS guidance on references. Please note that references should be provided to applicants free of charge. If you wish to apply to Cambridge and are finding it difficult to obtain a reference or are being asked to pay for one, please contact the College to which you wish to apply (or the Cambridge Admissions Office in the case of open applications) for further advice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
One John Crook Scholarship is awarded every year; if the competition is very strong, the Committee may decide to award two scholarships in the same round.
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John Crook Scholarship – University of Cambridge
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Opportunity Type
Scholarship
Full Time
Post Graduate, Under Graduate
Description
The John Crook Scholarship presents a unique opportunity for first-generation university students with exceptional academic records to spend two years studying at St John’s College at the University of Cambridge. The purpose of the Scholarship is to enable exceptional students who did not consider Cambridge when applying to university, whether for financial or other reasons, to study at Cambridge after the completion of their first degree.
Scholars are admitted as affiliated students and take the more advanced parts of a Cambridge degree course to qualify for a Cambridge BA (Hons) in two years instead of the usual three. Following the completion of their first year of study, some Scholars may have the opportunity to opt into a one year MPhil programme, if suitable, graduating after two years with an MPhil. The intention of the scholarship is to offer the Scholars the full Cambridge experience over a period of two years.
Eligibilities
Candidates need to be:
- the first generation in their family to go to university a current student, or recent graduate, with an exceptional academic record, from one of the eligible universities a UK citizen, or resident in the UK with indefinite leave to remain in the UK
- The John Crook Scholar will be admitted to St John’s College to study for a two-year Bachelor’s degree as an affiliated student, with the possibility of moving to a one-year MPhil in the second year, if suitable. The award will be for two years and will comprise a maintenance grant at the rate of at least £15,000 per annum plus payment of approved College and University fees.
Restrictions
The scholarship is open to all subjects apart from the ones which are intimately related to Law, Theology or Business. There is not an affiliated version for BA degree in Architecture, Medicine or Veterinary Medicine offered at St John’s College. Please note that, as per the residential regulations that apply to all students of Cambridge University, John Crook Scholars must live in Cambridge in order to be able to obtain a degree.
Benefits
The scholarship would cover all your costs, including fees, and would provide a grant of at least £3,750 quarterly for your living expenses for the duration of your course.
Program Venue
University of Cambridge
Eligible Regions
Eligible Countries
Application Process
In order to be considered for the John Crook Scholarship, you have to apply for admission to St John’s College, Cambridge via the UCAS website. Further information about the UCAS application process can be found here. Applications should be submitted by 18:00 BST on the 15 October 2020 for entry in October 2021.
Applications to UCAS are made online using the UCAS Apply web-based application system. Click ‘Apply 2021’ for application for 2021 entry or 2022 deferred entry to the University of Cambridge.
Personal statement
As part of your UCAS application you’ll need to write a personal statement. Personal statements give you the chance to tell us about your subject interest(s), and the process of writing a personal statement can often help you to better understand your academic interests and intellectual motivations.
For guidance on what to include, we advise you to follow the UCAS advice on personal statements.
At Cambridge, all admissions decisions are based solely on academic criteria (ability and potential). Therefore, in your personal statement, we’d like you to:
explain your reasons for wanting to study the subject at university
demonstrate enthusiasm for and commitment to your chosen course express any particular interests within the field outline how you’ve pursued your subject interest in your own time. This information is often used as a basis for discussion at interview.
School/college reference
The reference is helpful because it tells us about your abilities and potential. Admissions Tutors look for indications that your academic strengths are well suited both to the course and to the style of study at the University.
The reference is an important part of your application, and we expect that it will normally be provided by a teacher or tutor in your school/college who can speak authoritatively about your academic profile and suitability for admission to university. If you’re having difficulty securing a referee, please see the UCAS guidance on references. Please note that references should be provided to applicants free of charge. If you wish to apply to Cambridge and are finding it difficult to obtain a reference or are being asked to pay for one, please contact the College to which you wish to apply (or the Cambridge Admissions Office in the case of open applications) for further advice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
One John Crook Scholarship is awarded every year; if the competition is very strong, the Committee may decide to award two scholarships in the same round.
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John Crook Scholarship – University of Cambridge
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Opportunity Type
Scholarship
Paid
Post Graduate, Under Graduate
Description
The John Crook Scholarship presents a unique opportunity for first-generation university students with exceptional academic records to spend two years studying at St John’s College at the University of Cambridge. The purpose of the Scholarship is to enable exceptional students who did not consider Cambridge when applying to university, whether for financial or other reasons, to study at Cambridge after the completion of their first degree.
Scholars are admitted as affiliated students and take the more advanced parts of a Cambridge degree course to qualify for a Cambridge BA (Hons) in two years instead of the usual three. Following the completion of their first year of study, some Scholars may have the opportunity to opt into a one year MPhil programme, if suitable, graduating after two years with an MPhil. The intention of the scholarship is to offer the Scholars the full Cambridge experience over a period of two years.
Eligibilities
Candidates need to be:
- the first generation in their family to go to university a current student, or recent graduate, with an exceptional academic record, from one of the eligible universities a UK citizen, or resident in the UK with indefinite leave to remain in the UK
- The John Crook Scholar will be admitted to St John’s College to study for a two-year Bachelor’s degree as an affiliated student, with the possibility of moving to a one-year MPhil in the second year, if suitable. The award will be for two years and will comprise a maintenance grant at the rate of at least £15,000 per annum plus payment of approved College and University fees.
Restrictions
The scholarship is open to all subjects apart from the ones which are intimately related to Law, Theology or Business. There is not an affiliated version for BA degree in Architecture, Medicine or Veterinary Medicine offered at St John’s College. Please note that, as per the residential regulations that apply to all students of Cambridge University, John Crook Scholars must live in Cambridge in order to be able to obtain a degree.
Benefits
The scholarship would cover all your costs, including fees, and would provide a grant of at least £3,750 quarterly for your living expenses for the duration of your course.
Program Venue
University of Cambridge
Eligible Regions
Eligible Countries
Application Process
In order to be considered for the John Crook Scholarship, you have to apply for admission to St John’s College, Cambridge via the UCAS website. Further information about the UCAS application process can be found here. Applications should be submitted by 18:00 BST on the 15 October 2020 for entry in October 2021.
Applications to UCAS are made online using the UCAS Apply web-based application system. Click ‘Apply 2021’ for application for 2021 entry or 2022 deferred entry to the University of Cambridge.
Personal statement
As part of your UCAS application you’ll need to write a personal statement. Personal statements give you the chance to tell us about your subject interest(s), and the process of writing a personal statement can often help you to better understand your academic interests and intellectual motivations.
For guidance on what to include, we advise you to follow the UCAS advice on personal statements.
At Cambridge, all admissions decisions are based solely on academic criteria (ability and potential). Therefore, in your personal statement, we’d like you to:
explain your reasons for wanting to study the subject at university
demonstrate enthusiasm for and commitment to your chosen course express any particular interests within the field outline how you’ve pursued your subject interest in your own time. This information is often used as a basis for discussion at interview.
School/college reference
The reference is helpful because it tells us about your abilities and potential. Admissions Tutors look for indications that your academic strengths are well suited both to the course and to the style of study at the University.
The reference is an important part of your application, and we expect that it will normally be provided by a teacher or tutor in your school/college who can speak authoritatively about your academic profile and suitability for admission to university. If you’re having difficulty securing a referee, please see the UCAS guidance on references. Please note that references should be provided to applicants free of charge. If you wish to apply to Cambridge and are finding it difficult to obtain a reference or are being asked to pay for one, please contact the College to which you wish to apply (or the Cambridge Admissions Office in the case of open applications) for further advice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
One John Crook Scholarship is awarded every year; if the competition is very strong, the Committee may decide to award two scholarships in the same round.
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John Crook Scholarship – University of Cambridge
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Description
The John Crook Scholarship presents a unique opportunity for first-generation university students with exceptional academic records to spend two years studying at St John’s College at the University of Cambridge. The purpose of the Scholarship is to enable exceptional students who did not consider Cambridge when applying to university, whether for financial or other reasons, to study at Cambridge after the completion of their first degree.
Scholars are admitted as affiliated students and take the more advanced parts of a Cambridge degree course to qualify for a Cambridge BA (Hons) in two years instead of the usual three. Following the completion of their first year of study, some Scholars may have the opportunity to opt into a one year MPhil programme, if suitable, graduating after two years with an MPhil. The intention of the scholarship is to offer the Scholars the full Cambridge experience over a period of two years.
BENIFITS
The scholarship would cover all your costs, including fees, and would provide a grant of at least £3,750 quarterly for your living expenses for the duration of your course.
Eligibilities
Candidates need to be:
- the first generation in their family to go to university a current student, or recent graduate, with an exceptional academic record, from one of the eligible universities a UK citizen, or resident in the UK with indefinite leave to remain in the UK
- The John Crook Scholar will be admitted to St John’s College to study for a two-year Bachelor’s degree as an affiliated student, with the possibility of moving to a one-year MPhil in the second year, if suitable. The award will be for two years and will comprise a maintenance grant at the rate of at least £15,000 per annum plus payment of approved College and University fees.
Restrictions
The scholarship is open to all subjects apart from the ones which are intimately related to Law, Theology or Business. There is not an affiliated version for BA degree in Architecture, Medicine or Veterinary Medicine offered at St John’s College. Please note that, as per the residential regulations that apply to all students of Cambridge University, John Crook Scholars must live in Cambridge in order to be able to obtain a degree.
For Further Queries:
Admissions@joh.cam.ac.uk
graduate-admissions@joh.cam.ac.uk
Eligible Regions:
Program Venue:
APPLICATION PROCESS
In order to be considered for the John Crook Scholarship, you have to apply for admission to St John’s College, Cambridge via the UCAS website. Further information about the UCAS application process can be found here. Applications should be submitted by 18:00 BST on the 15 October 2020 for entry in October 2021.
Applications to UCAS are made online using the UCAS Apply web-based application system. Click ‘Apply 2021’ for application for 2021 entry or 2022 deferred entry to the University of Cambridge.
Personal statement
As part of your UCAS application you’ll need to write a personal statement. Personal statements give you the chance to tell us about your subject interest(s), and the process of writing a personal statement can often help you to better understand your academic interests and intellectual motivations.
For guidance on what to include, we advise you to follow the UCAS advice on personal statements.
At Cambridge, all admissions decisions are based solely on academic criteria (ability and potential). Therefore, in your personal statement, we’d like you to:
explain your reasons for wanting to study the subject at university
demonstrate enthusiasm for and commitment to your chosen course express any particular interests within the field outline how you’ve pursued your subject interest in your own time. This information is often used as a basis for discussion at interview.
School/college reference
The reference is helpful because it tells us about your abilities and potential. Admissions Tutors look for indications that your academic strengths are well suited both to the course and to the style of study at the University.
The reference is an important part of your application, and we expect that it will normally be provided by a teacher or tutor in your school/college who can speak authoritatively about your academic profile and suitability for admission to university. If you’re having difficulty securing a referee, please see the UCAS guidance on references. Please note that references should be provided to applicants free of charge. If you wish to apply to Cambridge and are finding it difficult to obtain a reference or are being asked to pay for one, please contact the College to which you wish to apply (or the Cambridge Admissions Office in the case of open applications) for further advice.
