Applications for stage 2 of the Snowdon Master's Scholarship will close on 30 April 2026 at 11:55pm.
Listed below are the key sections of the stage 2 application. Click to expand each one for the questions you'll need to answer, helpful prompts and the word limit.
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Tell us about the achievements that have brought you to this stage in your leadership journey. [400 words]
We want to know what you have already achieved in your field of study. Things that you have worked hard at, that show your determination and are reasons to celebrate.
What qualities do you have that can make you an exceptional leader, a role model, or a pioneer? How did you acquire these?
Can you give us examples of how you have demonstrated these qualities and skills e.g. in roles of university responsibility, in the workplace, disability advocacy?
Please tell us about:
- Your leadership goals over the next 5-10 years
- How your masters study will accelerate you towards achieving these goals
- Your plans to increase disability representation in your chosen field or sector
- How you intend to use your position as a role model to drive inclusion [600 words]
You might plan to challenge status quo, lead or take part in campaigns, advocacy, volunteering, subject specific leadership, or mentoring. You might have plans to demonstrate excellence in a specific field, achieve prominence and/or inspire others.
We expect scholars to make a commitment to remaining active contributors to advocacy beyond their masters programme. How will you contribute to collective efforts to advance disability inclusion beyond your own career goals? [250 words]
This Scholarship award is aimed at persons who are committed to bringing about change. In the previous two questions, you have told us what skills you have, and what you aim to achieve. In this question we want to focus on your impact beyond self-improvement to ways in which you plan to actively give back, to foster positive change, and to improve the lives of others in meaningful ways.
This could be through joining existing networks, such as the Disabled Leader’s Network (DLN), being part of community or advocacy groups or setting up something new. Tell us about ways in which you want to be involved in bringing about change which has impact beyond your own success.
- Reference
Please provide the name and contact details of one academic or employer referee who can speak to your achievements, commitment to disability advocacy, and particularly your leadership potential.
We will only contact your referee if your application is shortlisted.
Please ensure you have your referee’s permission to share their contact details with the Snowdon Trust and confirm that they will be available to write you a reference for submission between 11 and 25 June.
- Evidence of your disability
Please upload a complete document from a medical professional, a DSA assessment or any other official source which confirms your disability diagnosis.
- Optional information
You may share links to online sources that support your application, including published work, articles or interviews. [Please list full website address as hyperlinks are not supported. Max 300 words]
