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Queen's University Belfast is one of the UK's leading research intensive universities with a global reputation for excellence. Founded in 1845, the university has been shaping a better world for over 175 years. As a member of the Russell Group, Queen's makes a global impact through excellence in research and innovation across all disciplines, with 99% of its research environment rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. The university is ranked in the top 200 globally and contributes approximately £3.35 billion to the UK economy.
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William Staunton Memorial Prize
The William Staunton Memorial Prize was instituted in 1973 in memory of Mr William Staunton, QC, RM, a graduate of the Faculty of Law at Queen's University Belfast. The funds were provided by members of the Northern Ireland Resident Magistrates' Association. This annual prize recognizes academic excellence in criminal law. The prize is awarded to the undergraduate student in the University who has, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners, gained the highest mark in the Criminal Law module. The award is valued at approximately £50 and one prize is available per annum. The award can be made in conjunction with another award and in the event of a tie, the prize can be split between candidates. The prize is open to all students regardless of nationality who are enrolled in undergraduate law studies at Queen's University Belfast.
Victor Milligan Travel Scholarships
Travel scholarships were established in 1994 through funds donated by graduates, friends of the University and Golder Associates, Canada, in recognition of the immense contribution to engineering made by Victor Milligan, President of Golder associates, 1974-1984, and through a donation by Victor Milligan in 2001. The scholarships to a total value of £600 may be awarded annually to undergraduate or postgraduate students in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Environmental Engineering for the purpose of travel outside Britain or Ireland to enable them to extend their knowledge in these disciplines. This scholarship provides funding towards travel costs for students seeking to expand their expertise and knowledge in engineering fields through international educational experiences.
Victor Milligan Scholarship
These scholarships were established in 2001 through funds donated by graduates, friends of the University and Golder Associates, Canada, in 1994 in recognition of the immense contribution to engineering made by Victor Milligan, President of Golder Associates, 1974-1984, and through a donation by Victor Milligan in 2001. Scholarships to a value of £1,000 per year may be awarded biennially (alternating with the Arthur Naylor Scholarship) to students planning to start any undergraduate engineering degree programme in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering. The scholarship will be renewed annually based on the holders' performance on the degree course. Scholarship holders must have an overall weighted average of at least 65% at the end of each stage.
The William Bald Scholarship
The William Bald Scholarship was established by civil engineering colleagues from industry and government as a tribute to the work of 'unsung heroes' who have contributed significantly to building and maintaining the infrastructure essential to Northern Ireland. The scholarship honors William Bald, who between 1832 and 1842 engineered the 38 km Antrim Coast Road that provided an invaluable trading link for the people of the Antrim Glens. This scholarship recognizes excellence in dissertation studies at Masters level in Civil Engineering or allied professions. The award was inspired by David Orr, a Queen's University Belfast graduate who served as President of the Institution of Civil Engineers in November 2007 and spoke about the profession's unsung heroes who work in teams to create and maintain the essential fabric of society. The scholarship supports postgraduate students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement in their Masters-level research.
The W A Hill Civil Engineering Travel Fund
The W A Hill Civil Engineering Travel Fund was established in 2007 by the family of William Allan Hill to commemorate his significant contribution to engineering. William Allan Hill graduated from Queen's University in 1925 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and in 1934 with an MSc. His distinguished career as a Civil Engineer spanned over four decades, beginning with the London Midland & Scottish Railway in Belfast and London, continuing with the Belfast & County Down Railway and the Ulster Transport Authority before his retirement in 1968. He maintained his passion for all aspects of civil engineering until his death in 2007 at the age of 102. The fund provides bursaries to facilitate travel and/or attendance at conferences in the field of structural engineering, with a preference given to bridge engineering. The scope of support is broad, encompassing not only traditional conference attendance but also visits to gain technical experience and registration fees for virtual or online conferences. Bursaries of up to £1,000 are available to support these activities. The fund is open to anyone in civil engineering including undergraduate students, postgraduate taught students, postgraduate research students, and staff members at Queen's University Belfast. Recipients are required to submit a short summary of approximately 500 words describing how the bursary was used within three calendar months of return from travel. A recipient should not receive more than one bursary in any three-year period.
The RTPI Future Planners Bursary
The RTPI Future Planners Bursary programme is open to graduates from any discipline who enrol on a fully accredited planning Master's degree at an RTPI-accredited Planning School in Scotland or Northern Ireland. The bursary provides £2,000 in funding support for postgraduate students starting in autumn 2021. This funding opportunity is designed to support students interested in pursuing a career in urban planning and helps with living costs for those undertaking postgraduate taught degrees in planning and development. The bursary is offered by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and is available to one student at Queen's University Belfast who meets the eligibility criteria, including having a First or Upper 2nd class undergraduate degree in any discipline and being eligible to work in the UK or Ireland after graduation.
The Rory Conaghan Cup and Prize
This prize was instituted in 1985 by the late Mrs. Conaghan in memory of her husband, His Honour Judge R.H. (Rory) Conaghan, Q.C., a graduate of the Faculty of Law and County Court Judge of the Counties of Armagh and Fermanagh. The prize consists of a sum of approximately £100 and a cup which remains in the custody of the School of Law. It is awarded annually to the Level 3 student who has gained the highest marks in the 'Evidence' module (LAW3002) in the LLB program at Queen's University Belfast School of Law. The award can be held in conjunction with another award, and in the event of a tie, the award will be split between the winning students.
The Northern Ireland Geotechnical Group (NIGG) Prize
The Northern Ireland Geotechnical Group (NIGG), a special interest group of the Institution of Civil Engineers, sponsors an annual award for the best performance in Geotechnics 3. This prize is awarded to the undergraduate student who demonstrates the highest level of achievement in the Geotechnics 3 course at Queen's University Belfast's School of Natural and Built Environment. The award recognizes excellence in geotechnical engineering education and is part of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences funding opportunities. One prize is awarded annually to the top-performing student in this specialized area of civil engineering.
The McCall Foundation Scholarship
The McCall Foundation Scholarship was set up in 2017 by The McCall Foundation to encourage and reward students in Civil Engineering at Queen's University Belfast. Mervyn McCall, the donor, is a Queen's graduate in Civil Engineering and, although he feels he is considered a success by most standards, he is very aware and grateful for the help he got along the way. He is from a working class family, but graduated in the days of grants and wants to help students today. Two Scholarships of £2,000 per annum will be awarded to two students on the BEng Civil Engineering in Stage 1 with the highest mark on average across all modules at the end of semester 2 (at a level of 60 or above) with a declared household income below the minimum published threshold to determine eligibility for a full grant, or who have joined Queen's through the Pathway Opportunity Programme. One payment of £2,000 will be made to the successful students on identification of the scholarship winners in Stage 1. Payments will be awarded in Stages 2 and 3 based on the result of the end of year examination results and subject to scholarship holders achieving progression to the next stage of their programme of study or graduating.
The Law Society Prize
The Law Society Prize was established in 1978 by the Incorporated Law Society of Northern Ireland. This undergraduate prize recognizes academic excellence in legal research at Queen's University Belfast. The prize is awarded annually to the student who achieves the top mark in a Research Project module or Undergraduate Dissertation module in the School of Law. The award demonstrates the Law Society's commitment to supporting and recognizing outstanding legal scholarship among undergraduate law students.
The Lewis Silkin Prize
The Lewis Silkin Prize is awarded annually to the student from the Masters in Law course at Queen's University Belfast who achieves the highest overall mark in the dissertation module. This compulsory research project forms part of the course assessment and is worth 60 CATS points. The prize provides a monetary award of £1,500 to recognize outstanding academic achievement in legal research and scholarship. Both full-time and part-time students enrolled in the Masters in Law program are eligible for consideration. To qualify for the award, students must achieve a minimum mark of 60 or higher in their dissertation module. The prize is automatically considered for eligible students upon completion of their dissertation assessment.
The Law Centre NI Prize
The Law Centre NI Prize is awarded annually to the student who achieves the highest overall mark in the Clinical Placement module, delivered by the Law Centre NI at Queen's University Belfast School of Law. Law Centre NI delivers free and independent legal services in social welfare law areas with a mission to promote social justice in Northern Ireland, using the law as a tool for social change. This prize aims to raise awareness of social welfare law among students and encourage them to consider a career in the highly rewarding area of social justice. The award is £150 and can be made in conjunction with other awards. In the event of a tie, the prize will be awarded to the student who achieves the highest overall mark in the Dissertation module for a social justice related dissertation.
The Lady Chief Justice Prize
The Lady Chief Justice Prize is an annual award of £200 presented to the student with the highest mark in the 'Constitutional and Administrative Law' module at Queen's University Belfast School of Law. This prize recognizes academic excellence in a core area of legal education. The award can be held in conjunction with another award, and if there is a tie, the prize is split between candidates. The prize is offered by the School of Law and is open to all undergraduate students enrolled in the Constitutional and Administrative Law module regardless of nationality or fee status.
The JMK Solicitors Prize
The JMK Solicitors Prize is awarded to the undergraduate student who achieves the highest overall mark in the Tort Law module at Queen's University Belfast School of Law. This prize recognizes academic excellence in tort law studies at the undergraduate level. To be eligible for this award, the student must have achieved a mark of 60 or higher in the Tort Law module. The prize provides a monetary award of £2,000 to the winning student.
The Institution of Structural Engineers Prize
First established in 1961, this prize is awarded annually to recognize outstanding academic performance by undergraduate students in Structural Engineering with Architecture at Queen's University Belfast. The prize, currently valued at £100, is awarded to the Stage 4 student on the MEng in Structural Engineering with Architecture course who is judged to have the best performance in Stages 2, 3 and 4 of the course. Alternatively, if the student with the top performance on the MEng in Structural Engineering with Architecture is also the top student of all MEng courses within the School, the prize is awarded to the student with the second best performance. The award is made by the Institution of Structural Engineers on the recommendation of the Head of Civil Engineering in consultation with the Undergraduate Board of Examiners. This prize is open to students of any nationality and fee status studying at Queen's University Belfast.
The Institution of Civil Engineers Prize
The Institution of Civil Engineers Prize is an annual award instituted in 1972 to recognize academic excellence in civil engineering education at Queen's University Belfast. This prestigious prize is awarded to the Stage 4 Civil Engineering student who demonstrates the best overall performance during the last two years of a JBM-accredited civil engineering degree program. The prize consists of a monetary award of £250 along with a Certificate of Merit, recognizing outstanding academic achievement in civil engineering studies. The award is made by the Institution of Civil Engineers based on the recommendation of the Head of Civil Engineering in consultation with the Undergraduate Board of Examiners. To be eligible for this prize, students must be enrolled as Stage 4 Civil Engineering students at Queen's University Belfast and must be student members of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). The prize serves to encourage academic excellence and professional development in the field of civil engineering, recognizing students who have demonstrated exceptional performance throughout their degree program.
The Hugh Turtle Prizes in Civil Engineering
Founded by a gift in 1953 from Hugh Turtle, Esq, LLD, the Hugh Turtle Prizes in Civil Engineering are awarded annually at Queen's University Belfast. Two or more prizes to a total value of approximately £600 are awarded for the best projects and dissertations by undergraduate students in Civil Engineering within the School of Natural and Built Environment. The awards recognize excellence in academic project work and are made on the recommendation of the Head of Civil Engineering in consultation with the Undergraduate Board of Examiners. Prizes are awarded to both BEng students and MEng students who demonstrate outstanding performance in their final year projects or dissertations. The total value of prizes awarded cannot exceed the income available from the original endowment.
The Gregg Doran Scholarship
The Gregg Doran Scholarship was established in 2007 by Mrs Ainslie Doran to commemorate the memory of Prof Isaac Gregg Doran, a distinguished civil engineer and Queen's University Belfast alumnus. Prof Doran received first class honours in Civil Engineering in 1944, his MSc in 1945, and completed a PhD on The Settlement of Foundations. He founded his consulting practice in 1953 and was awarded an OBE in 1981 for services to the construction industry. He was made Honorary Professor in the School of the Built Environment at QUB in 1991 and contributed significantly to research and teaching in Geotechnics until his death in 2006. The scholarship provides £2,000 in funding to support students transitioning from undergraduate to postgraduate research. It is awarded annually to one student who demonstrates exceptional academic achievement in civil engineering disciplines. This award honours Prof Doran's legacy of excellence in civil engineering education and research at Queen's University Belfast. The scholarship supports the continuation of advanced study and research in civil engineering fields, particularly in areas related to geotechnics and foundation engineering that were central to Prof Doran's career.
The Graham Prize (Civil Engineering)
The Graham Prize is awarded annually to recognize excellence in Civil Engineering education at Queen's University Belfast. Established by the Graham company in 1999, this prize honors outstanding academic achievement in a specific area of civil engineering studies. The prize is awarded to the student in Stage 3 with the highest mark in Project Management and Coding. The award amount is £100 and is presented as a cheque to the winning student. The selection is made by the company based on the recommendation of the Head of Civil Engineering in consultation with the Undergraduate Board of Examiners. In the case of a tie, an interview conducted by a representative of Graham and the Head of Civil Engineering or nominee will determine the winner.
The Gordon Millington Scholarship
The Gordon Millington Scholarship was established in 2007 by Dr Gordon Stopford Millington OBE as a tribute to the work of the Irish Academy of Engineering. The scholarship aims to support students, particularly those who might face financial constraints, to further their studies to Masters level. Gordon Millington graduated from Queen's University in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and was a senior partner in Kirk, McClure and Morton. He received a Doctor of Science Honorary Degree from the University in 2001. During his working life, Dr Millington was involved with the structural design of significant buildings including the Waterfront Hall, the Ashby Building at Queen's, and the restoration of the Grand Opera House. The scholarship is awarded annually in the region of £2,000 to students demonstrating the best academic achievement and other outstanding performance. Applications are open to students who have commenced any of the current Masters degree programmes run by Civil Engineering at Queen's University Belfast, or who have commenced the final year of any of the MEng degree programmes in Civil Engineering, Environmental & Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering with Architecture. Applicants must have at least a 2:1 or, if not yet graduated, have achieved the equivalent in the third year of a MEng degree programme.
The Dr Sarah M. Holland Memorial Prize
This prize derives from a fund established in 1978 by the parents of Dr Holland to commemorate her great love of geography and her happy association with the Department of Geography of the University. The prize is awarded annually to the student who, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners in Geography, has produced the best performance in the final examination in Geography. One award of £500 is made each year. If there are two students that cannot be differentiated, then the prize will be divided equally between the two.
The Creagh Concrete Structural Design Prize
The Creagh Concrete Structural Design Prize is an annual award first presented in 2018 to recognize excellence in structural engineering design among undergraduate students at Queen's University Belfast. The prize is awarded to the student group that demonstrates the best performance in Structural Engineering design as part of the Design & Communications 4 module at Stage 4 of the Civil Engineering program. The award is determined by the internal and external examiners within Civil Engineering based on student group project work. The prize is presented each year subject to confirmation of funding by Creagh Concrete, the sponsoring organization. This prestigious award acknowledges outstanding achievement in concrete structural design and serves to encourage excellence in civil engineering education.
The Concrete Society Prize
The Concrete Society Prizes for the Imaginative Use of Concrete are given by the Northern Ireland Region of the Concrete Society. The awards were established in 1989. A prize of £100 is awarded annually to the Civil or Structural Engineering student with the most imaginative use of concrete in Project III. This award recognizes undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional creativity and innovation in their use of concrete in their final year engineering projects.
The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) Prize
First awarded in 2016, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) Prize is awarded annually to the student with the best performance in highways engineering. This prize recognizes outstanding academic achievement in the field of highways engineering at the undergraduate level. The award is administered through the School of Natural and Built Environment at Queen's University Belfast and is part of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences funding opportunities.
The Basil Wilson Prize
The Basil Wilson Prize was established in June 1990 by the friends and colleagues of B.C.S. Wilson who, before his death in 1986, held a named post in Mediterranean and South West Asian Archaeology, to commemorate his academic interests in the material culture of that area. The prize, with a value of approximately £200, is awarded annually to the student who, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners in Archaeology and Palaeoecology, has produced the highest overall mark in the final examination in Archaeology and Palaeoecology. This award recognizes academic excellence in the field and honors the legacy of B.C.S. Wilson's contributions to Mediterranean and South West Asian archaeological studies.
The Arup Net-Zero Carbon Design Prize
The Arup Net-Zero Carbon Design Prize is awarded to the student group or team that demonstrates the greatest awareness of and commitment to radically reducing carbon emissions in the Design & Communications 4 module at Stage 4. For over 75 years, Arup has been a place where creative people can develop their talents, collaborate with likeminded colleagues and produce incredible work. Arup's primary goal is to develop a truly sustainable built environment, identifying a balance between the needs of a growing world population and the finite capacity and health of our planet. As part of that commitment, Arup is dedicated to reducing global carbon emissions to net-zero by 2050. The student group which, in the view of the internal and external examiners within Civil Engineering, produced the best performance in net-zero carbon design will be recommended to Arup for the award. The winners are presented with their prize by a member of staff from Arup at the prize giving ceremony on Graduation Day.
Arthur Cox Law Prize
The Arthur Cox Prize was established in 2018 to recognize academic excellence in Contract Law. The prize is awarded annually to the student achieving the highest mark in the 'Contract Law' module during the second year of the LLB undergraduate programme at Queen's University Belfast School of Law. One £1500 prize will be awarded per year to one Stage 2 student. The prize was extended in 2022 and will now run for a further three years, to the end of academic year 2023/24. In the case of a tie, the prize can be split between candidates, and recipients may hold this prize in conjunction with other awards.
The Abdur Rahim Mahsud and Jim Dornan Travel Scholarships
These travel scholarships were set up by Queen's University Alumni Professor Jim Dornan and his wife Dr Samina Dornan in recognition of the support and material sacrifices made by their parents in encouraging them to achieve their academic goals. The scholarships are intended to provide students with the opportunity to benefit professionally, socially and academically from travel. Established in 2011 and extended to 2023, up to £3,500 is available per annum with one or more recipients per year. The scholarships are open to students on undergraduate degree programmes in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Environmental Engineering and students in their first year of any of the postgraduate taught degree programmes run by Civil Engineering. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist students to travel outside the British Isles and enable them to extend their knowledge in these fields of engineering.
The A&O Shearman Prize
The A&O Shearman Prize is a prestigious undergraduate award offered by A&O Shearman, the third largest integrated law firm in the world, in partnership with Queen's University Belfast School of Law. This prize recognizes academic excellence in corporate law by awarding the student who achieves the highest overall mark in the Company Law and Corporate Governance module. The prize carries a monetary award of £2,000 and serves to encourage outstanding performance in this specialized area of legal studies. To be eligible for the award, students must achieve a mark of 60 or higher in the module. In the event of a tie, the award can be split between a maximum of 4 students, or if more than 4 students tie, it can be split between the two students with the highest overall mark in each Level from among those with the top mark in the Company Law and Corporate Governance module. If no suitable candidate is identified based on the Company Law module, the prize may be awarded to the student who achieved the highest overall mark in another module, as agreed between the Sponsor and the School of Law.
Sweet and Maxwell Prize
The Sweet and Maxwell Prize is an annual award offered by Queen's University Belfast School of Law. This prize consists of a book token to the value of £150 and is awarded annually to the most distinguished student with the highest overall average mark in Level 3 for the Bachelor of Law degree programme. The award recognizes outstanding academic achievement in undergraduate legal studies. The prize is automatically awarded to the eligible student based on their examination results, as determined by the School's Board of Examiners, with no separate application process required.
Sustainability Scholarship
The Sustainability Scholarship is available for International students who hold an offer for one of the following programmes: MSc Climate Change, MSc Environmental Engineering, MSc Net Zero, MSc Leadership for Sustainable Development, or MSc Leadership for Sustainable Rural Development. This award is part of the International Office Postgraduate Taught Scholarship award for new international students beginning their first year of full-time postgraduate taught study at Queen's University Belfast in the academic year 2026/27. If you are holding an offer for one of the eligible programmes and meet the criteria as set out in the terms and conditions, you will automatically be awarded the scholarship upon enrolment. The scholarship provides £5,000 towards tuition fees and is deducted from gross tuition fees upon enrolment. No separate application is required as eligible students are automatically assessed based on their programme offer and international fee-paying status.
SNBE Sustainability Prizes
The SNBE Sustainability Prizes were established in 2022 by the School of Natural and Built Environment Sustainable Practices Committee at Queen's University Belfast. These prizes recognize outstanding undergraduate dissertations and projects that promote climate change awareness and climate action. Two prizes of £150 each are awarded annually to undergraduate students across all disciplines within the School of Natural and Built Environment. The first prize goes to the most outstanding performance in an undergraduate dissertation or project on any topic promoting climate change awareness or climate action, typically the dissertation with the highest mark. The second prize is awarded to the dissertation or project demonstrating the most ambition and showing the greatest potential for impact in promoting climate change awareness or climate action. These prizes encourage undergraduate students to engage with sustainability issues and contribute to climate action through their academic research.
Royal Society ESSO Energy Awards - Civil Engineering
In 1994, four researchers from Queen's won the highly prestigious Royal Society ESSO Energy Award. The four researchers were Professor Whittaker, Professor Long, Professor Raghunathan and Dr Wells. All four agreed to donate their prizes to the University so that annual student prizes could be established within the Faculty of Engineering. ESSO agreed to match the prize money. Two prizes of up to £100 each are awarded annually to students in the School of Natural and Built Environment. One prize is awarded to the undergraduate student on the Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Environmental Engineering degree programmes with the highest marks in a Stage 3 Project on any topic promoting energy conservation/environmental engineering. The second prize is awarded to the student on any postgraduate taught Masters degree programme under the control of the Civil Engineering Exam Board with the highest marks in a dissertation promoting energy conservation/environmental engineering.
Queen's Excellence Award
The Queen's Excellence Award is a merit-based scholarship exclusive to international students who commenced a full-time undergraduate programme at Queen's University Belfast campus in September 2024 or September 2025. The award recognizes academic excellence by providing financial support to students who achieve and maintain a high grade point average. Eligible students who achieve a 60% GPA in the academic year 2024/25 will be awarded £3,000 in the subsequent academic year (unless on placement, whereby the award will be made the following year). Students who maintain a minimum GPA of 60% may receive this award in consecutive years, making it a renewable scholarship for the duration of their undergraduate studies. The award is paid only as a discount from tuition fees, with no cash alternative available. No separate application is required for this scholarship - if students achieve a 60% GPA at the end of the academic year and meet the eligibility criteria, they will automatically be awarded the Queen's Excellence Award following enrolment in the next year of their undergraduate programme. Notifications are normally issued during August and if eligible, the award will be credited to the tuition fee account in September.
Queen's Business School Scholarship for Sub Saharan Africa
This scholarship program offers financial support exclusively for outstanding international applicants from Sub-Saharan African countries who choose to study postgraduate taught programmes at Queen's Business School, Queen's University Belfast. The scholarship provides £6,000 towards tuition fees for eligible students from specific countries in the region including Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland (Eswatini), Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. To qualify, applicants must be residents of one of the eligible Sub-Saharan African countries and hold an offer to study a postgraduate taught programme at Queen's Business School. No separate application is necessary for this scholarship; eligible students will automatically receive confirmation of their award with their admission offer, subject to terms and conditions. This scholarship represents Queen's University Belfast's commitment to supporting talented students from Sub-Saharan Africa and providing them with access to high-quality business education. The funding is applied directly towards tuition fees, helping to reduce the financial burden of postgraduate study for successful applicants from the region.
Queen's Business School Scholarship for South East Asia
Scholarships of £6000 available exclusively for outstanding international applicants from South East Asia who choose to study eligible postgraduate taught programmes at Queen's Business School in the academic year 2025/26. The scholarship is designed to support students from specific countries in South East Asia and East Asia pursuing postgraduate taught degrees at Queen's Management School (Queen's Business School). To qualify, applicants must be residents of either Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, North Korea, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand or Vietnam, and must hold an offer to study a postgraduate taught programme at Queen's Management School. No separate application is necessary as eligible students will automatically receive confirmation of the award with their offer, subject to terms and conditions.
Queen's Business School Scholarship for South Asia
This scholarship provides £6000 in financial support exclusively for students from South Asian countries pursuing postgraduate taught programmes at Queen's Business School, Queen's University Belfast. The scholarship is designed to make quality business education more accessible to talented individuals from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Recipients must hold an offer to study a postgraduate taught programme at Queen's Business School and be residents of one of the eligible South Asian countries. The scholarship is automatically awarded to eligible students, with no separate application required. Confirmation of the award will be issued with the offer letter, subject to terms and conditions.
Queen's Business School Scholarship for Pakistan
The Queen's Business School Scholarship for Pakistan is a tuition fee scholarship exclusively available to applicants from Pakistan. This scholarship provides £6,000 towards tuition fees for students pursuing postgraduate taught programmes at Queen's Business School, Queen's University Belfast. To qualify, applicants must be residents of Pakistan and must hold an offer to study a postgraduate taught programme at Queen's Business School. The scholarship is automatically awarded to eligible students, with no separate application required. Confirmation of the award will be issued with the student's offer of admission, subject to the university's terms and conditions.
Queen's Business School Scholarship for North America
The Queen's Business School Scholarship for North America provides scholarships of £6000 exclusively for outstanding international applicants from North America who choose to study postgraduate taught programmes at Queen's Business School. This scholarship is designed to support students from Canada and the United States pursuing postgraduate taught degrees at one of the UK's leading business schools. The scholarship is automatically considered for eligible students who hold an offer to study at Queen's Business School, with no separate application required. The funding is applied towards tuition fees to help reduce the financial burden of international study.
Queen's Business School Scholarship for Middle East and North Africa
Scholarships of £6000 are available exclusively for outstanding international applicants from Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates or Yemen who choose to study postgraduate taught programmes at Queen's Business School. This scholarship is designed to support students from the Middle East and North Africa region in pursuing their postgraduate education at one of the UK's leading business schools. The scholarship provides financial support towards tuition fees for qualified international students. No separate application is necessary, as eligible students will automatically receive confirmation of the award with their offer of admission to a postgraduate taught programme at Queen's Business School.
Queen's Business School Scholarship for Latin America
Scholarships of £6000 available exclusively for outstanding international applicants from Latin America who choose to study postgraduate taught programmes at Queen's Business School. This scholarship is designed to support students from Latin American countries pursuing advanced business education at Queen's University Belfast. To qualify, applicants must be residents of Latin America and hold an offer to study a postgraduate taught programme at Queen's Business School. The scholarship provides funding towards tuition fees. No separate application is necessary - eligible students will receive confirmation of their award with their offer letter. All scholarships are subject to terms and conditions outlined by the university.
Queen's Business School Scholarship for China Mainland, Hong Kong (SAR) and Macau (SAR)
The Queen's Business School Scholarship for China Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau provides scholarships of £6,000 available exclusively for outstanding international applicants from China studying postgraduate taught programmes at Queen's Business School in the academic year 2025/26. This scholarship is designed to support students from China Mainland, Hong Kong (SAR) and Macau (SAR) who hold an offer to study a postgraduate taught programme at Queen's Business School. The funding is applied towards tuition fees and no separate application is necessary - if eligible, confirmation of the award will be issued with the offer letter. All scholarships are subject to terms and conditions set by the university.
Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
The Queen's Loyalty Scholarship is designed for alumni returning to study at Queen's University Belfast. This scholarship provides a 20% fee reduction on the first year of tuition fees for eligible international students who are returning to pursue full-time study at the undergraduate, postgraduate taught, or postgraduate research level. The scholarship recognizes the ongoing commitment of former Queen's students who choose to continue their academic journey at the university. This funding opportunity is available for Year 1 of study only and is subject to specific terms and conditions. Alumni must meet eligibility criteria and complete the online application process to be considered for this loyalty-based scholarship.
Queen's Family Scholarship
The Queen's Family Scholarship is exclusively available to new international students entering Queen's University Belfast in the academic year 2026/27. To be eligible for the Queen's Family Scholarship students must hold an offer of a place on a programme at the Queen's University Belfast campus, starting in the academic year 2026/27 and prior to commencement of study have met any academic and language conditions attached to their offer as stated in their offer letter. The scholarship may only be claimed by students whose sibling, parent or grandparent is currently pursuing, or has already completed, a programme at Queen's University Belfast, including completion of an exchange or Study Abroad programme. Stepchildren and step siblings may also be eligible. This scholarship provides a 20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees for eligible international students enrolling on undergraduate, postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programmes.
Professor Long Innovation Award
The Professor Long Innovation Award is an annual prize established by Professor Adrian Long upon his retirement. This award recognizes excellence and innovation in civil engineering education at Queen's University Belfast. The award is available to students from any of the Civil Engineering degree programmes and aims to encourage innovative thinking in structural design and project work. The award honors either the best third year project on innovation or the individual student who demonstrated exceptional innovative flair in a structural design project in the final year of the MEng course. This prize celebrates academic excellence and innovative approaches in the field of civil engineering.
Pakistan Academic Excellence Award
The Pakistan Academic Excellence Award is a scholarship offered by Queen's University Belfast exclusively for students who are current students or who have studied at a secondary level school in Pakistan. This award provides a £7,500 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of undergraduate study at Queen's University Belfast. Five awards are available annually. To apply, eligible candidates must submit an online application including an essay of up to 750 words explaining why they want to study at Queen's University Belfast and how the programme will help them fulfil their career aspirations. Additionally, applicants must provide a letter from their school confirming their predicted grades. Applicants must achieve at least the predicted grades before the scholarship can be awarded.
Oxford University Law Prize
The Oxford University Law Prize is an annual award presented to outstanding undergraduate law students at Queen's University Belfast. This prize, consisting of a book token to the value of £100, will be awarded to the student with the best overall average mark at Level 3 of the undergraduate programme. The prize is awarded directly from the sponsor and is determined by the School's Board of Examiners based on academic performance. One prize is awarded per annum to recognize academic excellence in law studies at the undergraduate level.
Mitchel-Common Prize
The Mitchel-Common Prize was established in 1987 by Mr Mitchel and Dr Common, members of the academic staff of the Department of Geography from 1961-1987 and 1958-1987 respectively. This annual award recognizes exceptional academic achievement in Geography at Queen's University Belfast. The prize is awarded to the student in any faculty who, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners, has produced an especially meritorious performance during any year of study within the Department of Geography. The award provides £50 to one deserving student each year. This prize serves to honor the legacy of Mr Mitchel and Dr Common's long service to the Department of Geography and to encourage excellence in geographical studies. The award is open to undergraduate students of any nationality studying at Queen's University Belfast. While the financial amount is modest, the prize represents an important recognition of outstanding academic merit in Geography and is awarded based solely on academic performance as determined by the Board of Examiners.
McKane Medal
The McKane medals are awarded under the will of John McKane, Professor of English Law in Queen's College Belfast from 1875 to 1885. The medal in Law will be awarded to the candidate who obtains the highest overall average over the three years of the LLB Single Honours degree course. The medal in Economics will be awarded on the results of the final honours examination in Economics. The medals are open only to registered students of the University in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and they will be awarded to the duly qualified candidate who obtains the highest overall average over the three years of their degree programme. The University may in any year withhold any medal. This is a merit-based prize recognizing academic excellence in law and economics at the undergraduate level.
LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
The LLB Senior Status International Scholarship is an automatic tuition fee award exclusively for new international students beginning their first year of full-time study on the graduate entry LLB Law (Senior Status) accelerated qualifying law degree at Queen's University Belfast. This scholarship is worth £4,000 and requires no separate application. Eligible students who meet the conditions of their academic offer will be automatically awarded this scholarship upon enrolment. Students receive confirmation of their scholarship shortly after their offer has been issued. The award is available for students starting in the academic year 2026/27 and there are unlimited scholarships available, making it accessible to all qualifying international students on this specific law program.
Kerr Masters Program Scholarship
The Kerr Masters Program Scholarship is a merit-based award provided by the Kerr Bequest Committee at Queen's University Belfast. This scholarship, valued at £500, is designed to support outstanding students entering an Archaeology or Palaeoecology-based Masters Program on a full-time basis. The award recognizes academic excellence and is given to the student who has achieved the highest degree results in their final undergraduate degree program prior to commencing their Masters studies. Only one scholarship is available per year, though in cases where two equally qualified students cannot be differentiated, the scholarship amount will be divided equally between them. This funding opportunity is open to students of all nationalities and fee statuses, making it an inclusive opportunity for deserving candidates entering these specific fields of study within the School of Natural and Built Environment.
Jetset Your Degree - Financial Awards for Skill Development
The AHSS JETSET award supports students in taking part in international activities during the 2025-26 academic year that will enrich their degree and support their skill development or future employment. This award is exclusively for current students studying a degree at Queen's University Belfast within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, including Arts, English and Languages, Law, History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, and Social Sciences, Education and Social Work. The activity must take place outside of the UK/Republic of Ireland, add value to the student's degree, enhance their skills, and be relevant to their chosen career. Students must have already confirmed or booked their placement, summer school, study exchange, or short course before applying. Travel must occur between 1st June 2025 and 31st August 2026, with the outbound date falling within these dates. Awards are subject to funding availability and are allocated through a competitive process. Higher funding amounts are available for students receiving maximum Student Finance support or care leavers/care experienced students known to the Widening Participation Unit.
International Undergraduate Scholarship
This award is exclusively for new international students who are beginning their first year of full-time undergraduate study in Queen's University Belfast in the academic year 2026/27 and meet the conditions of their academic offer. The scholarship provides funding of £3,500 (fee rate 1) or £4,000 (fee rate 2) for the first year of study, including those with advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3. No separate application is required; eligible students holding an offer for an eligible programme will automatically be awarded the scholarship upon enrolment. The scholarship contributes towards tuition fees and has unlimited awards available. All scholarships are offered subject to terms and conditions, with some exclusions applying.
International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
This award is exclusively for new international students beginning their first year of full-time postgraduate taught study at Queen's University Belfast in the academic year 2026/27 who meet the conditions of their academic offer. The scholarship provides a year one award of between £2000 and £5000 towards tuition fees. No separate application for this scholarship is required. If you are holding an offer for an eligible programme and meet the criteria as set out in the terms and conditions, you will automatically be awarded an International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship upon enrolment. Queen's Business School Postgraduate Taught Programmes, PG Certificate and PG Diploma programmes, distance learning programmes, and several other specific programmes are excluded from eligibility.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Prize
The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Prize is an undergraduate award established by Herbert Smith Freehills in 2024 at Queen's University Belfast School of Law. The prize is awarded annually to the student who achieves the highest overall mark in the 'Careers and Placement' module of the LLB undergraduate programme. This prize recognizes academic excellence in a specific module that focuses on career development and practical placement experiences within the legal field. The award carries a monetary value of £1,000 and is presented once per academic year. In the event of a tie for the highest mark, the award can be split between a maximum of two students.
Gibson Trust Bursary for NI Students
Thanks to the generous support of the Gibson Trust, a number of bursaries are available to support Northern Ireland-domiciled students enrolling to the MSc Leadership for Sustainable Development and MSc Leadership for Sustainable Rural Development programmes. The bursaries are intended to support access to postgraduate study for individuals committed to developing the leadership skills needed to drive sustainability transitions across sectors. The bursary covers the full cost of tuition fees for a one-year Masters programme. Where demand exceeds the number of bursaries available, selection criteria will be applied, including the class of undergraduate degree attained and the strength and relevance of the supporting personal statement. Recipients must maintain good academic standing throughout the duration of the programme, and the bursary may be withdrawn and reallocated if a recipient fails to meet the programme or bursary conditions.
Undergraduate Award 2025 (GB Scholarship)
Queen's University Belfast is delighted to introduce the GB Scholarship for 2025 entry for students from England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. This exclusive scholarship is available for students commencing their undergraduate degree at Queen's in September 2025. The scholarship provides £3,000 in total support to help students with accommodation and relocation costs. The University will pay £2,500 towards Queen's Accommodation (or alternative contracted provider) in the first year of study, and students will also receive £500 in their first year to support flights and costs associated with moving to Belfast. There is no application process - eligible students will be identified automatically at the point of registration and enrolment on an approved undergraduate degree programme. The scholarship excludes students applying for Medicine, Dentistry, Agricultural Technology, Foundation Programmes, Higher Level Apprenticeships, and Queen's Colleges at Stranmillis and St. Mary's.
Gateley Legal NI Prize
The Gateley Legal NI Prize is awarded to the student from the LLM Law course who achieves the highest overall mark in the research dissertation/dissertation in practice module. This compulsory research project forms part of the course assessment and is worth 60 CATS points. The prize recognizes outstanding academic achievement in legal research at the postgraduate level. Both full-time and part-time students enrolled in the LLM Law course at Queen's University Belfast are eligible for consideration. To qualify for this award, students must have achieved a mark of 60 or higher in their dissertation or dissertation in practice module. The prize provides £1,500 to the top-performing student.
Foundation Scholarships Level 1 and 2
The School of Law at Queen's University Belfast awards foundation scholarships to students demonstrating the best academic performance in their undergraduate law studies. Six scholarships are awarded annually, with three scholarships for Stage 1 students and three for Stage 2 students. The scholarships recognize and reward academic excellence in the LLB degree course. Awards are determined by the School's Board of Examiners based on performance in the stage 1 and 2 modules. Each scholarship provides £200 to support students' educational pursuits during their undergraduate law studies.
Evelyn Orbinson bursary for Planning & Development
The Evelyn Orbinson Bursary in Planning & Development is funded to encourage the best candidates to consider converting to a career in planning from any previous undergraduate degree. This bursary provides financial support of £2,000 to assist with living costs and stipend for students enrolled in the MSc Planning & Development programme at Queen's University Belfast. The award is open to all applicants, and it is decided by the overall quality of the personal statements in relation to the candidate's motivation to study planning. The bursary aims to attract talented individuals from diverse academic backgrounds who are motivated to pursue a career in planning and development.
Early Confirmation Award
The Early Confirmation Award is a tuition fee reduction offered by Queen's University Belfast to new international students beginning full-time courses in the 2026/27 academic year. The award provides a £1,500 reduction in tuition fees for students who hold an unconditional offer and pay their net tuition fees by specified deadlines. This award is designed to incentivize early commitment and payment from international students across undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research programs. The award may be used in conjunction with other scholarships where eligible, subject to terms and conditions. To qualify, undergraduate and postgraduate taught students must pay by September 18, 2026, while postgraduate research students must pay before the start date indicated in their offer letter. Students must email proof of payment to confirm their eligibility for the discount.
E. E. Evans Prizes
The E. E. Evans Prizes were established in 1972 by the friends and colleagues of Professor Estyn Evans to commemorate his long and distinguished service in the University and the affection in which he was held by his colleagues, students and friends. Two separate prizes are awarded annually to Geography students at Queen's University Belfast. The first prize, valued at £200, is awarded to the student who presents the most meritorious dissertation as part of the final honours examination in Geography, as determined by the Examining Board in Geography. The second prize, valued at £300, is awarded to the student who produces the most meritorious result across core Geography Stage 1 modules at the first sitting at the end of the first year.
Construction Employers' Federation Prizes
The Construction Employers' Federation Prizes, first established in 1983, consist of two annual awards recognizing academic excellence in engineering at Queen's University Belfast. The first prize of £250 is awarded annually to the Stage 4 student on the MEng in Civil Engineering course who demonstrates the best performance in Stages 2, 3, and 4 of the course. Alternatively, if the top student in MEng Civil Engineering is also the top student across all MEng courses within the School, the prize may be awarded to another student with exceptional performance. The second prize, also valued at £250, is awarded annually to the Stage 3 student on any MEng course within the School who achieves the best performance in Stages 2 and 3. The awards are made by the Construction Employers' Federation based on recommendations from the Head of Civil Engineering in consultation with the Undergraduate Board of Examiners. These prizes recognize outstanding academic achievement and encourage excellence in engineering education at the undergraduate level.
Civil Engineering Fund
The Civil Engineering Fund was established in 1980 from external funds generated through research and short courses related to research. The income from this fund is used to provide scholarships for high quality undergraduate MEng students in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering at Queen's University Belfast. The scholarship is awarded at the start of the student's study and is tenable for up to 4 years, renewable annually based on academic performance. Recipients must maintain an overall weighted average of at least 65% at the end of each stage to continue receiving the scholarship. Selection is based on students' academic performance at school (A levels or equivalent) and optionally on an interview.
Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management Prize
A prize established in 2000, awarded annually to Stage 4 students on the MEng in Environmental and Civil Engineering course at Queen's University Belfast. The prize of £100 recognizes outstanding academic performance across multiple stages of study. The award is given to the Stage 4 student who demonstrates the best performance in Stages 2, 3 and 4 of the MEng in Environmental and Civil Engineering course. If the top performer in this specific MEng course is also the top student of all MEng courses within the School of Natural and Built Environment, then the prize is awarded to the student with the second best performance in the Environmental and Civil Engineering course. This ensures recognition of excellence specifically within the Environmental and Civil Engineering program. The prize is sponsored by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), a professional body dedicated to advancing the science and practice of water and environmental management.
Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Prize for MSc in Environmental Engineering
First awarded in 2018, this prize was established by CIWEM in recognition of the relevance of the Masters course to industry, to foster stronger links with Queen's University Belfast and to encourage students to progress their professional qualifications through the Institution. The prize is awarded annually to the student with the best overall performance on the MSc Environmental Engineering program. This recognition not only provides monetary reward but also acknowledges academic excellence in environmental engineering education and encourages professional development through CIWEM.
Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Prize
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Prize was established in 2001 by the Institution of Wastes Management. This prize recognizes outstanding academic achievement in the field of sustainable waste management among undergraduate engineering students at Queen's University Belfast. The prize, currently valued at £100, is awarded annually to the student on any undergraduate Civil or Structural Engineering degree programme who achieves the highest marks in a project dissertation on a topic relevant to sustainable waste management. This award encourages students to engage with critical environmental challenges and promotes excellence in waste management research and practice.
Brickfield Travel Student Scholarship
The Brickfield Travel Student Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students from Brickfield Asia College, Malaysia who are entering Year 2 at Queen's University Belfast School of Law. The scholarship is specifically designed to support Malaysian students who have achieved the highest marks among their cohort. The award covers the cost of two return economy flights to Malaysia, providing essential travel support for students studying abroad. This scholarship recognizes academic excellence and helps ease the financial burden of international travel for students pursuing legal education at Queen's University Belfast.
Brickfield Exceptional Student Scholarship
The Brickfield Exceptional Student Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student who joins the School of Law at Queen's University Belfast in Year 3 from Brickfield Asia College, Malaysia. The scholarship recognizes academic excellence and is awarded to the student with the highest average grades from Year 1 and Year 2. The award provides £1,500 in funding and is offered by the School of Law. This scholarship is specifically designed for self-funded Malaysian students entering the third year of their undergraduate law degree at Queen's University Belfast, having completed their initial years at Brickfield Asia College in Malaysia. Only one award is available annually.
Arthur Naylor Travel Scholarships
These scholarships were first established in 1985 by the family, former students and colleagues in the University in memory of Arthur Holden Naylor, Professor of Civil Engineering 1938-63. One or more travel scholarships to a total value of £800 may be awarded annually to undergraduate or postgraduate students in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Environmental Engineering for the purpose of travel outside Britain and Ireland to enable them to extend their knowledge in these disciplines. The scholarships provide funding towards travel costs for students to broaden their academic and professional experience in engineering fields beyond the UK and Ireland.
Arthur Naylor Scholarships
These scholarships were first established in 1985 by the family, former students and colleagues in the University in memory of Arthur Holden Naylor, Professor of Civil Engineering 1938-63. Scholarships to a value of £1,000 per year may be awarded biennially (alternating with the Victor Milligan Scholarship) to students planning to start any undergraduate engineering degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering. Selection for the scholarships will be based on students' academic performance at school and, optionally, on an interview. The Scholarship will be renewed annually based on the holders' performance on the degree course. Scholarship holders must have an overall weighted average of at least 65% at the end of each stage to maintain eligibility.
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