Applicants to the University who name Christ's College as their College of first preference and are successful in securing a place at the University and the College will be considered eligible for an award. Candidates will be sent the appropriate application form when their Christ's College place is provisionally confirmed and those wishing to be considered for an award should complete the form and return it direct to reach the College by the end of June. It is not necessary to ask for referees to write separately as the College will obtain copies of the references submitted in connection with the normal Board of Graduate Studies application form. The value of a full Studentship will usually to similar to awards made by U.K. Government Agencies, though the College will take into account other emoluments in fixing the actual amount an award holder may receive. For holders of full studentships, the College also meets the cost of College Fees and University Fees at the rate for non-overseas students.
Awards scheme to meet the difference in fees for 'overseas' students.
Candidates are advised to apply to the Board of Graduate Studies as early as possible, to ensure that their papers and referees' letters will have been considered by Faculty Boards etc. before reaching the College's Selection Committee. Successful candidates will be informed as soon as possible, normally in early August. Awards are tenable from 1st October, though exceptionally the College may agree to defer an award by one or two terms to commence from 5th January or 10th April. It is for one year only and may be used to support a year of pre-Ph.D. independent study, or the first year of a higher degree. Applicants in the former category will be very sympathetically considered.