Published: 25 Nov 2024 25 views
The Robert T Jones Scholarships (also known as Bobby Jones Scholarships) support students for one year of study and life-changing experiences at Emory University, this programe is possible through the help of St Andrews university in UK, it is mostly for those that are aiming to get there postgraduate certificate at Emory University.
The Scholarships are sufficient to cover all basic costs for the year at Emory including:
The precise breakdown of stipend and travel allowance will be provided to the successful candidates.
Nationality: All nationalities, except US citizens.
Level of study: Open to final year undergraduate students.
Course criteria: The Scholarship is intended for students to study a variety of classes at Emory through a non-degree route.
Subjects: All - except Medicine.
Schools: All - except Medicine.
Additional criteria: Selection is with regard to character, academic record and proposed course of studies.
The selection process
The selection process comprises of an application form which must be submitted by the advertised deadline with accompanying references. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a panel interview early in Semester 2. Depending on applicant numbers, a second interview may be held.
During the selection process you will be assessed using the following criteria:
Bobby Jones was an all-rounder and the selectors will be keen to know how else you have spent your time whilst at the University of St Andrews. Golfing ability is not a necessary criterion though an active interest in the game is a consideration, for instance, because the Scholars have previously had the privilege of attending the Masters Tournament at Augusta. On such occasions, the Scholars have an ambassadorial role, for which reasonable experience of public speaking is also advantageous.
Course selection
Scholars can choose a non degree seeking route or a small number of one year masters programmes.
You will be required to maintain full-time academic status, which requires a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester which is generally 4-5 courses (modules). Your J-1 visa status will be jeopardized if you fall below this threshold. You are free to select any courses for which they are qualified. Eligibility and availability are matters for Emory University to decide.
Applicants are encouraged to look at the Emory Prospectus to familiarise yourself with the programmes and courses available. Be sure to filter for the correct semester and the Atlanta Campus. Do not select subjects with "Oxford" since that is a different Emory campus location.
From 2025-26 scholars are able to apply for a small number of one year Masters programmes as an alternative to the current non-degree seeking route. The following programmes are available to applicants with the appropriate undergraduate qualifications:
Applicants are encouraged to look at the Emory Prospectus to familiarise yourself with the programmes.
For more details visit: Emory University webpage
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