2015-2016 Jean Rich Masters Studentship at Manchester Metropolitan University in UK

Applications are ongoing for the 2015-2016 Jean Rich Masters Studentship at Manchester Metropolitan University in UK. The Jean Rich Foundation of Canada offers the Jean Rich Scholarship to support one UK student studying full time on the MA Library and Information Management / MSC. Information Management programme. Graduates of all disciplines are equipped with knowledge and skills of the information profession are eligible to apply.

Scholarship Value

The Scholarship has a value of 6,000 Canadian dollars and is intended for award to an applicant of academic merit who has the commitment to complete the programme of study and who is in need of financial support.

Selection criteria: Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.

Notification: The successful candidate will be notified of the Jean Rich Scholarship Awarding Panel’s decision in September 2015. The Awarding Panel’s decision is final.

Eligibility:

Graduates of all disciplines are equipped with knowledge and skills of the information profession. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of the Library and Information Profession (CILIP), the course is taught by dedicated staff with library and information management experience and benefits from our strong professional connections with the library information and broader media industries in the North West and across the UK.

Application Procedure and Deadline

Applications should be sent via e-mail. The application deadline is 28th August 2015.

Official Scholarship Website – http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/hlss/courses/scholarships/jean-rich-studentship/