The thesis project must have been completed and examined at the University of Skövde during the previous spring or autumn semester and must have a consistent theme and structure (background, purpose, problem formulation method, results and conclusion) with a clear connection to the area of diversity / equal conditions based on one or more of the recognized grounds for discrimination.

Diversity as theme

The theme of diversity can include many different aspects, but special consideration is given to subject areas that are linked to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, religion or other belief, age and disability.

Application deadline

The application must be received by the University of Skövde no later than 15 February. The scholarship holder will be notified in the Spring and the award ceremony will also take place during Spring. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year.

Assessment criteria

The essay is evaluated on the basis of three criteria:

1. Originality and creativity
2. Relevance of the essay topic towards the development of society
3. Importance and scale of impact

How to apply for the diversity scholarship

Applications must include the following:

• Justification for why the scholarship should be received. (max 200 words)
• Brief summary of the degree project (background, purpose, problem formulation method, results and conclusion). Max 2 - 4 pages (A4 format)
• Thesis project
• Grade/Points Sheet (showing that the thesis has received a passing grade)

Subject coordinator’s assessment Initial registration is completed using the form on this page. Documents listed above should be emailed to studentservice@his.se.

Applications may also be submitted by mailing the completed form and all documents listed above to:

University of Skövde
Students Affairs Office
House E, 2nd floor
Box 408
541 28 Skövde

The application must be received by the University of Skövde no later than 15 February