Scholarships at Ulster University

This special scholarship is named in honour of AFL-CIO President Emeritus John J. Sweeney, the son of Irish immigrants, who dedicated his life to advancing the well-being of working people, making outstanding contributions to working people both in the US and internationally which will live on for years to come.

Value

The John J Sweeney Scholarship has a value of $20,000 and that is used towards the Scholar’s tuition fees for an MSc or LLM at Ulster University.

This scholarship is generously supported by funds raised by the AFL-CIO, the American Labor community, business and civic organisations, and individuals.

*Any balance remaining may be used to purchase study materials/equipment, support course-related activities and/or in support of the Scholar’s living expenses and travel costs.

Eligibility Criteria

The John J Sweeney Scholarship supports US students enrolled to study full-time on the following MSc or LLM at Ulster University:

• MSc Peace and Conflict Studies

• MSc Social Policy

• LLM Human Rights Law and Transitional Justice

• LLM Gender, Conflict and Human Rights

• LLM Access to Justice

• MSc Construction Management

• MSc Management and Corporate Governance

• MSc Manufacturing Management

• MSc Business Development and Innovation

The Scholarship will be open to all US citizens who:

• Have been offered a full-time place on one of the above MSc or LLM and have made a firm commitment to Ulster University during the admissions phase;

• Are a US union member; or;

• Have a familial connection to a US union member (mother, father, sibling, aunt, uncle, grandparent); or;

• Can provide a reference letter from a union sponsor.

September 2025 applications now open. Deadline for submission is 30 April 2025.