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David Cesarani, Kobler Scholarship

David Cesarani, Kobler Scholarship

Degree Type Postgraduate Award Type Scholarship Fee Status Type UK & International
Tuition fee reduction and contribution towards living costs to the value of £10,000 for MA Holocaust Studies.

One scholarship is available for a new full-time or part-time student with Home or International fee status. The scholarship is a tuition fee reduction of £10,000 and a contribution to living costs, to the value of £10,000. (Living costs contribution will only apply if the tuition fee is less than £10,000).

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the Holocaust Research Institute to learn about our history, vision, academic staff and research strengths. The Holocaust Research Institute is housed within the Department of History and boasts an active and stimulating research culture for postgraduate students.

The scholarship is named in honour of Professor David Cesarani OBE, who died in 2015. Professor Cesarani was an integral part of the Holocaust Research Institute and one of the world's foremost authorities on Jewish history and the Holocaust.

Am I eligible?

  • Offer to study MA Holocaust Studies
  • Achieved, or be expected to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent.

How do I apply?

Applications for this scholarship have closed.

If you've applied, we'll let you know from Monday 8 July 2024 if you've been successful. 

You must provide a supporting statement of no longer than 500 words, which should include: 

  • academic achievements you are particularly proud of
  • why have you chosen to do the degree you have applied for 
  • how will you use the MA in your future research and career path and how will the scholarship help you achieve it.

Your statement will be judged on how effectively and convincingly you respond to the above. 

Applications which exceed the word count will automatically be rejected.

You must provide a written academic reference letter (up to 200 words). This must be submitted from an academic who has previously supported, taught or worked with you (on official headed paper). Please ask the academic to email their reference letter directly to rhps@rhul.ac.uk

If you have any queries please contact rhps@rhul.ac.uk

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