Queen’s University Belfast is proud to announce the opening of applications for The Hillary Rodham Clinton Award for Peace and Reconciliation for the 2026 academic year. This distinguished scholarship offers a full tuition-fee waiver to an exceptional female student from the United States pursuing a postgraduate taught programme in a field related to politics, conflict transformation, or human rights.
Queen’s University Belfast, founded in 1845 as one of the original Queen’s Colleges in Ireland, is a prestigious public research university located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It began with a mission to provide higher education across the region and later became an independent university in 1908. Over the years, Queen’s has grown into a global institution known for academic excellence, research innovation, and contributions to peace and social progress. Today, it welcomes students from around the world and is recognised as a key centre for learning, culture, and community impact.
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| Particulars | Details |
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| Scholarship Name | Hillary Rodham Clinton Award for Peace and Reconciliation |
| Provider | Queen’s University Belfast |
| Level of Study | Postgraduate Taught |
| Eligible Nationality | United States |
| Eligible Gender | Female |
| Eligible Fields | Politics, Conflict Transformation, Human Rights |
| Tuition Coverage | Full tuition-fee waiver |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | 30 January 2026 |
Background
The Hillary Rodham Clinton Award for Peace and Reconciliation was established to recognise the impactful work of former U.S. Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who played a crucial role in supporting peace efforts during the Northern Ireland peace process. Her commitment to including women’s perspectives in peace negotiations and promoting reconciliation inspired the creation of this award.
Eligible Programmes
The award covers full tuition fees for any of the following postgraduate programmes:
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LLM Human Rights Law
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MA Conflict Transformation and Social Justice
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MA Global Security and Borders
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MA Politics
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MA Violence, Terrorism and Security
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
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Be female
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Hold U.S. citizenship
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Apply to an eligible postgraduate taught programme
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Demonstrate interest or background in:
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Politics
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Conflict transformation
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Peace studies
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Human rights
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Meet the entry requirements for Queen’s University Belfast
Benefits
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Award Type: Full tuition-fee waiver
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Duration: One year for the selected MA programme
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Number of Awards: 1 (typically
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Funding Covers:
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Full tuition fees only
Living expenses are not included
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Application Process
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Apply to an eligible MA programme at Queen’s University Belfast.
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Prepare required documents likely:
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Academic transcripts
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Personal statement demonstrating commitment to peace/human rights
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CV/Resume
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Letters of recommendation
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Complete scholarship application if separate
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Submit before deadline
Important Dates
Application Deadline:30 January, 2026.
Conclusion
The Hillary Rodham Clinton Award for Peace and Reconciliation is an exceptional opportunity for passionate and talented female students from the United States who aspire to drive positive change in the fields of politics, human rights, and conflict transformation. By offering a full tuition-fee waiver for select postgraduate programmes at Queen’s University Belfast, this scholarship supports future leaders devoted to advancing peace and justice around the world.