Scholarships
Support for developing education at Masters, Doctoral and Post Doctoral levels is offered by the Foundation in conjunction with a variety of international academic institutions (see below) to students and scholars from the region (Lebanon, Cyprus, Syria and Egypt).
The Foundation also offers a PhD scholarship to enable students from the region to undertake doctoral research in maritime archaeology at a university of their choice.
Successful candidates must demonstrate a genuine interest in maritime archaeology and would be expected to develop the subject in their home country upon completion of their studies.
Terms and Conditions for HFF Scholarships can be found here.
For general enquiries about scholarships contact neelam.s@honorfrostfoundation.org
This scholarship is aimed at supporting nationals of Cyprus, Lebanon, Egypt, and Syria (only) to apply for studentships at the University of Southampton, Centre for Maritime Archaeology, to undertake Masters or Doctoral studies. Studentships are offered annually and candidates are requested to submit applications to the University of Southampton (see below).
Students will be registered at the University of Southampton and supervised by experts in the field of maritime archaeology. See below for more information on the MA and PhD Scholarships available.
MA SCHOLARSHIP
The MA/ MSc Scholarship requires: a good 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in either archaeology or a related discipline. You must be a national of Cyprus, Lebanon, Egypt or Syria.
The MA/ MSc scholarship is tenable for one year, at an annual stipend of £19,500 with an additional travel fund of £1500, which can be drawn as required during your study. Tuition fees will also be paid directly to the University at the appropriate fee rate. There may also be the opportunity to continue to PhD, fully funded, for a further three years on completion of the MA/MSc.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a genuine interest in maritime archaeology of the eastern Mediterranean region and would be expected to develop the subject in their home country upon their return. Successful candidates will be required to write their Masters dissertation on a subject relevant to the HFF regional remit. They will also be required to submit a report to the HFF at the end of their study and help in the promotion of the Foundation and its activities whenever possible, including social media. The successful candidate will be encouraged to publish the results of their research as appropriate.
For further details contact: Dr Lucy Blue lkb@soton.ac.uk
MA/MSc Scholarship Requirements
Applicants for the scholarship need to submit a copy of their CV; a sample of written work (4,000 words, max); and a personal statement of up to 800 words explaining why you feel you are suitable for the MA/MSc scholarship. Please also arrange for two academic references to be sent independently by the deadline. All material should be sent to fah-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk
Please note all candidates will also need to apply to the University of Southampton through the normal application procedure fah-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk in order to be eligible for the scholarship. Should you be offered an award, we may require you to attend an intensive English language course either prior to or during the award period. The costs of this may be covered by the Foundation.
Deadline for applications: May 14th Annually
We may invite you for interview. Interviews will take place over the telephone, by Skype or in person.
PhD SCHOLARSHIP
The Foundation’s mission is to promote the advancement and research of maritime archaeology in the eastern Mediterranean. The Foundation offers PhD scholarships in maritime archaeology to students from the primary regions where Honor worked, to undertake research at the University of Southampton. This PhD award is only available to nationals of Cyprus, Lebanon, Egypt or Syria.
Students will be registered at the University of Southampton and supervised by experts in the field of maritime archaeology. Students can undertake the degree in situ or via the university’s distance learning scheme or a blend of both, dependent upon visa requirements
HFF Entry requirements
The PhD scholarship requires a good 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) and a Masters in either archaeology or a related discipline (preferably maritime archaeology). You must be a national of Cyprus, Lebanon, Egypt or Syria.
The PhD scholarship is tenable for a maximum of three years, commencing September 2023, at an annual stipend of £19,500 (or equivalent if based overseas) with an additional travel fund of £1500 per annum, which can be drawn as required during your study. Tuition fees will also be paid directly to the University at the appropriate fee rate.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a genuine interest in maritime archaeology of the region and would be expected to develop the subject in their home country upon their return at least for the equivalent time they were recipients of the scholarship (i.e. minimum three years).
During their doctoral research, the successful candidate will be required to submit annual reports on their progress to the HFF and contribute towards the Foundation’s activities, including supporting the annual lecture, promoting the Foundation and its activities whenever possible, including social media. The successful candidate will be encouraged to publish the results of their research in the HFF Publication Research Series
For further details contact: Dr Lucy Blue lkb@soton.ac.uk
Applicants for the scholarship need to submit a copy of their CV; a sample of written work (4,000 words, max); and a personal statement of up to 800 words explaining why you feel you are suitable for the PhD scholarship, together with a research proposal. Please also arrange for two academic references to be sent independently by the deadline. All material should be sent to fah-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk
Please note all candidates will also need to apply to the University of Southampton through the normal application procedure fah-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk in order to be eligible for the studentship. The University requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent. Should you be offered an award, we may require you to attend an intensive English language course either prior to or during the award period. The costs of this may be included in the studentship.
Deadline for applications: May 14th Annually
We may invite you for interview. Interviews will take place over the telephone, by Skype or in person.
The scholarship is aimed at the master students of the Department of History and Archaeology. The successful candidate must demonstrate a genuine interest in maritime archaeology and be committed to writing a dissertation with a maritime subject about the eastern Mediterranean, with a focus on Syria, Lebanon or Cyprus.
According to HFF wishes, priority is given to Cypriot citizens.
Scholarship Award
The scholarship is awarded in three different stages, as follows:
Stage A. € 3,000 immediately after the award, i.e. before the beginning of the second semester.
Stage B. € 4,000, after the end of the second semester and if the application for the extension of the scholarship is approved; a research proposal for the applicant’s Master’s thesis should be submitted with this application.
Stage C. € 3,000 with the completion of the Master’s thesis, no later than the fifth semester of studies. The thesis grade should be ‘Excellent’ or ‘Very Good’. The last payment of the scholarship will not be paid, if either of these criteria (i.e. the time of submission or the the grade) are not fulfilled.
The evaluation committee holds the right:
not to award the scholarship in any given year, if none of the candidates has the required qualifications;
to share the scholarship with more than one candidate;
to re-open the call for applications in Phase B, for €7,000 (instead of €10,000), either because the academic performance of a scholarship holder was not as good as expected (see below), and/or better research proposals have been submitted by other candidates.
Selection Criteria:
The selection of the successful candidate is based on merit, as reflected by his/her academic performance:
Phase Α.: Successful completion of the three courses of the first semester, with a minimum grade 7,5/10.
Phase Β. Successful completion of all courses of first and second semesters, with a minimum grade 7,5/10 as well as the quality of the research proposal.
The application should be written in English and include the following:
Phase A (first semester): A transcript and a research statement (up to 300 words).
Phase B (after the completion of the second semester): A transcript and a research proposal for the Master’s thesis (500-700 words plus bibliography), where the candidate is expected to discuss a new research idea and explain the basic steps of the methodology.
Indicative dates:
Phase Α. Call for applications: 15 November – 31 December.
Award: no later than 15 January
Phase Β. Submission of the Research Proposal / Second Call for applications: no later than 30 June
Phase C. Submission of the Master’s Thesis (no later than the end of October of the fifth semester)
The application should be submitted to the programme coordinator, Dr Stella Demesticha, via email (demesticha@ucy.ac.cy)
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Deadline – 14th May Annually
The Honor Frost Foundation now offers a PhD scholarship to enable students from the region (Lebanon, Cyprus, Syria and Egypt) to undertake doctoral research in maritime archaeology at a university of their choice. The successful candidate must demonstrate a genuine interest in maritime archaeology and would be expected to develop the subject in their home country upon completion of their studies and on return to their country.
In order to apply for the HFF PhD Scholarship please send us the following:
- Full CV and two references (please attach these to the email as a pdf or word.doc, the references should ideally be from a college, university or employer and need to comment on your ability to carry out the proposed research)
- Outline of your doctoral research (no more than 1,500 words, this can also be attached to the email as a pdf or word.doc).
- Name of your preferred institution and why you wish to study at this institution.
- Details of identified supervisors and why they are appropriate for this role.
- Proof of relevant qualifications to study at your chosen institution.
- A full breakdown of the institution’s fees is also required.
- Proof that you have already been accepted to study at the institution.
- You will need to demonstrate that you have attained the appropriate level of English or equivalent language as required by the chosen institution, or provide details of how you intend to acquire these qualifications in the time allotted. Support for this may be available from the HFF if your application is successful.
These details should be emailed to neelam.s@honorfrostfoundation.org
As a condition for receiving a scholarship you will be required to submit an annual report on your progress along with a summary for the HFF website, and as feasible contribute towards the Foundation’s activities during the duration of your studies.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a genuine interest in maritime archaeology and would be expected to develop the subject in their home country upon completion of their studies. Terms and Conditions for HFF Scholarships can be found here.
American University of Beirut
The Honor Frost Foundation offers an annual scholarship for Lebanese nationals or permanent residents of Lebanon to attend the Marine Sciences and Culture program at the American University of Beirut. Interested candidates are requested to submit applications to the program coordinator (see below).
Students will be registered at the American University of Beirut as visiting scholars, and provided with access to a variety of academic and electronic resources through the university. They will be given a general background in a variety of subjects related to maritime archaeology and geomorphology, and be supervised by a panel of experts from the HFF Lebanon Team and AUB. After successfully undertaking the program, students are awarded a certificate of completion.
The program consists of four MSCU courses which are detailed in the AUB student handbook. These include a fieldwork course that provides students with a hands-on experience in geophysical and diving survey techniques. The AUB home page of the MSCU Minor can be found here.
Entry Requirements:
The selection process will be conducted through a ranking system for applicants based on previous archaeological experience and dedication to the promotion and sustenance of archaeology in Lebanon. Experience in maritime archaeology projects is preferred but not required. There are no formal barriers to entry, and all interested persons are encouraged to apply.
Maintenance:
Successful applicants are expected to maintain at least a 72% average throughout the year, and to participate regularly in all courses, trainings and workshops associated with the program. They are also required to submit full reports at the end of each semester, along with a web profile for the HFF website.
Application Procedure:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter (up to 500 words) further detailing the candidate’s qualifications and the relevance of their application to the scholarship and program
- A reference letter from an academic advisor or field archaeologists, preferably with a maritime background
The scholarship will cover all costs of the MSCU program directly with AUB, and covers all associated expenses for students. Interested candidates should submit their application to the program coordinator via email:
Dr Naseem Raad
nr46@aub.edu.lb OR naseemraad@honorfrostfoundation.org
In 2009 the Alexandria Centre for Maritime Archaeology & Underwater Cultural Heritage was established as a European Union project under the EU-Tempus III Programme. The project aimed to create a specialized center for postgraduate studies which provides education and training at different levels in aspects of maritime and underwater archaeology, and to develop a Postgraduate Diploma and Master programmes in Maritime Archaeology and Underwater Cultural Heritage, designed and structured in accordance with EU standards.
The Centre offers a Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Arts degrees in Maritime Archaeology and Underwater Cultural Heritage, designed and structured in accordance with EU standards.
The programme aims to provide graduates from different backgrounds with a sound theoretical and methodological foundation in the investigation, interpretation, and management of the maritime and underwater archaeological resource within its wider context. Hence, participants in the programme would be provided with the basis for a professional career in this field or a sound foundation for further research.
The Foundation offers a scholarship to fund either one Diploma student (for one year), or one MA student (for two years). The Foundation will also fund additional travel costs for non-resident students. For more information check the CMAUCH website http://www.cmauch.org/
Post-graduate Certificate/Diploma/MSc in Geographic Information Systems at Ulster University
With over 25 years’ experience of teaching GIS, and nearly 20 years via online distance learning, Ulster University offers a broad-based, fully online, postgraduate course in the principles and practice of GIS, covering core principles and concepts, providing hands-on training in a variety of software and with a wide range of optional modules. The course is available both full-time and part-time. The Foundation is offering a scholarship to cover up to two students per year between 2021 and 2023, this scholarship will cover the course fees, IT support and an annual stipend.
Core content includes the acquisition, management, analysis and display of spatial data, concepts and applications of remote sensing and spatial databases. With additional optional modules on web-GIS, spatial analysis and modelling, GIS in the workplace, GIS for environmental management, programming for GIS and GIS in the commercial environment. Students gain extensive practical experience using a variety of software, including ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine, PostgreSQL and PostGIS.
Applicants are generally expected to have a minimum 2(ii) Honours degree with a substantial component of Geography, Environmental Science or Computing or related disciplines, but candidates with qualifications in other relevant subjects and those without the standard academic qualifications will also be considered on an individual basis, based on significant relevant work experience.
For further information about the course and how to apply please visit https://www.ulster.ac.uk/courses/202122/geographic-information-systems-26891
To apply for the scholarship please send a full CV, two references and a covering letter explaining why you want to do the course and what benefit this will bring to your home country in terms of building capacity in maritime archaeology. These should be sent as email attachments to neelam.s@honorfrostfoundation.org by the 16th August. Please note you also need to apply for the course with the link above, application for the scholarship funding is separate.