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The 1916 Bursary Fund

SETU - South East Technological University
SETU - South East Technological University
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The scholarship aims to enable students from socio-economically disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to access higher education.


The 1916 Bursary Fund

Institute of Art, Design and Technology Dun Laoghaire - IADT
Institute of Art, Design and Technology Dun Laoghaire - IADT
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The 1916 Bursary is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) and aims to encourage participation and success by students who are most socio-economically disadvantaged and from groups most under-represented in higher education.

The 1916 Bursary Fund

Dundalk Institute of Technology - DKIT
Dundalk Institute of Technology - DKIT
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The 1916 Bursary is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) and aims to encourage participation and success by students who are most socio-economically disadvantaged and from groups most under-represented in higher education. All of the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are awarding the Bursaries as regional clusters. The Midlands East & North Dublin (MEND) cluster is made up of four (HEIs) - Athlone Institute of Technology, Dublin City University, Dundalk Institute of Technology, and Maynooth University. For further information on the Bursary requirements, criteria and guidelines please visit www.1916bursary.ie



The 1916 Bursary Fund

Marino Institute of Education
Marino Institute of Education
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Education, Teaching
MIE is delighted to invite applications for the 1916 Bursary.  The purpose of this bursary is to encourage participation and success by students who are most socio-economically disadvantaged and who are from groups most under-represented in higher education.
Applications are open until 10/10/24, 5pm     APPLY HERE

The 1916 Bursary Fund

Maynooth University
Maynooth University
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Undergraduate
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The All Ireland Scholarship

The Lir Academy
The Lir Academy
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Scholarship
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Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Subject Area(s)
Performing Arts
The All Ireland Scholarships were established by the JP McManus Trust in 2008 to provide scholarships to students. The value of each All Ireland Scholarship is set at €6,750 per annum in Ireland. Read more about it at this link.

The Bernard Duffy Scholarship

Dundalk Institute of Technology - DKIT
Dundalk Institute of Technology - DKIT
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The Bernard Duffy Scholarship may be awarded to two first-year students per year at Dundalk Institute of Technology. Each scholarship is worth €3,000 per year up to a maximum of four years, subject to the student continuing to meet the terms and conditions of the scholarship.

How to Apply
The application process opens in late September / early October of each year and a link to the application form will be emailed to all first-year students after registration. The application process is fully online and only open to registered first-year students at DkIT.

The Bernie Ruane TUI Bursary/Scholarship 2022

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Undergraduate
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Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
Teachers’ Union of Ireland
The bursary is awarded annually and is intended to provide financial assistance to a student whose intention it is to pursue a career in post-primary teaching and who, to that end, is undertaking a level 8 programme of study in a publicly funded Higher Education Institution within the Republic of Ireland. The bursary will be for €1,500 annually and can be held for four years of relevant studies as set out in the attached explanatory leaflet, which provides the full details and conditions of the bursary scheme.
The closing date for receipt of applications is June.

*See website links for further details*

The Colm Ó Briain Scholarship / Roger McHugh Award

The Lir Academy
The Lir Academy
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Scholarship
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Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Subject Area(s)
Performing Arts
This fund will provide a scholarship of €10,000 to be awarded each year to a student on our Bachelor in Acting or our MFA in Theatre Directing programmes. Every four years, the Colm Ó Briain award is split in two with the second half designated as the Roger McHugh award for the development of new work across all disciplines by current and incoming Lir students and alumni. The next award is in 2025. For more information on how to apply contact us at [email protected] by clicking here.

The Denham Fellowship Scholarships

Maynooth University
Maynooth University
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Scholarship
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Postgraduate
Subject Area(s)
Law

The Element Picture Bursary for Actors with a Disability

The Lir Academy
The Lir Academy
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Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Subject Area(s)
Performing Arts
This bursary is available for application to successful acting applicants based on the island of Ireland who have a disability.

The Gerard Byrne Bursary Fund

Maynooth University
Maynooth University
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​The Gerard Byrne Bursary
(external scholarship)
Vision Ireland Gerard Byrne Bursary honours the contributions of Gerard Byrne, who was a lifelong advocate for education. Gerard sadly passed away in 2017 having worked with Vision Ireland in a management capacity since 2003. The Gerard Byrne Bursary consists of an annual grant for undergraduate students who are blind or vision impaired with a certified diagnosis from a registered eye health care professional and are studying on a full-time basis at a recognised educational institution in the Republic of Ireland. This programme aims to support students in the third level to gain comprehensive education, and in turn, support the important transition to meaningful employment.

The Haddad Fellowship

The Lir Academy
The Lir Academy
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Scholarship
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Postgraduate
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Performing Arts
The Haddad Fellowship includes The Lir Academy's MFA Playwriting, Stage Design and Theatre Directing courses. It is available for Brazilian students and covers the travel, living and education costs of the course up to €35,000. Applications for the scholarship open in January each year, and we advise students to apply early. Read more about the Haddad Fellowship and the eligibility criteria at this link.

The Hannon O'Sullivan Scholarship of Excellence

Shannon College of Hotel Management
Shannon College of Hotel Management
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Undergraduate / Postgraduate
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Tourism & Hospitality
Colm Hannon and Richard O’Sullivan were classmates in the 1987 class and both passed away with a year of each other. A group of their classmates donate sponsor these scholarships to honour their legacy of excellence. These scholarships are valued at €3,000 each are awarded to 2 students from Year 3 and Year 4 (BBS & BComm in International Hotel Management.

The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Ireland Fellows Programme

National College of Art and Design - NCAD
National College of Art and Design - NCAD
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Fellowship
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Postgraduate
Subject Area(s)
Irish Aid Development
The Irish Government offers a number of fellowship programmes to students from developing countries to undertake full-time study at Master's level at an Irish higher level institution, with a focus on courses that are relevant to Irish Aid's development objectives. Almost 4,000 Ireland Fellows have studied in Ireland over the past 50 years as part of the Ireland Fellows Programme. Fellows bring a unique perspective which enriches the educational experience in higher education institutions in Ireland as they address global challenges. In the course of their studies in Ireland, participating Fellows are provided with opportunities to learn more about Ireland. For more information about The Ireland Fellows Programme, please go here.

The Irish Refugee Education Fund

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Assistance Fund
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Undergraduate
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This Irish Refugee Education Fund was established in 2015 with support from the Community Foundation for Ireland to financially assist people in the asylum process in accessing further education.

The James Dyson Design & Engineering Award

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Design,Engineering
James Dyson is looking for world-changing ideas as international student design and engineering competition opens for 2024

The James Dyson Award is open for entries between March 6th - July 17th, offering winners a chance to secure a portion of a global prize fund.  Young inventors’ ideas have the potential for global impact Open to all engineering and design students and recent graduates, the Award seeks ambitious designs that address a global issue, from cancer diagnosis to natural disasters. The prize
  • International winners, chosen by Sir James Dyson, awarded up to €35,000.
  • International runners-up receive €5,800.
  • Each national winner receives €5,800.
The deadline to apply is midnight on July 17th 2024. How to enter Candidates enter through an online application form via the James Dyson Award website.

The Jim Aiken Scholarship

BIMM Institute Dublin
BIMM Institute Dublin
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Scholarship
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Diploma
Subject Area(s)
Music
BIMM has partnered with Aiken Productions for The Jim Aiken Scholarship.
Applicable to students starting their course in September 2025, the scholarship will provide full tuition fees for one candidate looking to study the Foundation Diploma in Music Business at BIMM Music Institute Dublin.

The Law Library Denham Fellowship

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Access Support
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Postgraduate
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Law
The Fellowship, run by The Bar of Ireland in association with The Honorable Society of King’s Inns, endeavours to encourage more diversity in the legal profession. Denham Fellows will be provided with financial, educational and professional support from point of entry to the Barrister-at-Law degree programme at the King’s Inns all the way through their first four years of practice at the Law Library culminating in a five year programme and ultimately in a successful, rewarding and long-lasting career at the Bar. The closing date for applications is January.

*See website links for further details*

The Lir Academy Bursary

The Lir Academy
The Lir Academy
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Performing Arts
The Lir Academy Bursary is available for EU students and it is income-assessed. Applicants can only apply for it once they have been offered a place. For more information about this contact us at [email protected] - click here.

The Musicmaker Scholarship

BIMM Institute Dublin
BIMM Institute Dublin
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Scholarship
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Diploma
Subject Area(s)
Music
BIMM has partnered with Musicmaker, Dublin’s iconic music store, to launch a new scholarship. Covering full tuition for one student in 2025, it supports aspiring musicians in Ireland. Open to Irish and EU applicants, this opportunity helps nurture new talent.
Applicable to students starting their course in September 2025, the scholarship will provide full tuition fees for one candidate looking to study the Foundation Diploma in Professional Musicianship at BIMM Music Institute Dublin.

The Naughton Scholarships

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STEM Promotion
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Undergraduate
Subject Area(s)
STEM
The scholarship promotes the study of STEM - engineering, science and technology at third level by students in Ireland. Each year from February to May Leaving Certificate students can apply for a scholarship if they intend to study a STEM subject at third level that year. The scheme is particularly interested in application from students applying for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics related subjects rather then the more practical sciences (Medicine, Nursing, Veterinary, Physiotherapy etc).

The Scott Scholarship in Law in Association with Arthur Cox

Dublin City University - DCU
Dublin City University - DCU
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Law
The School of Law and Government invites applications for the Scott Scholarship in association with Arthur Cox. This scholarship is named in memory of the late Frank Scott, a partner with Arthur Cox. The firm have been pioneers of life long legal education and this scholarship supports students who wish to pursue an LLM at DCU and intend to pursue a career as a solicitor. The scholarship will provide fees and a stipend for the one year duration of the programme.

The LLM Programme

The LLM (Master of Laws) at Dublin City University (DCU) is a one year full time programme which prepares a new generation of lawyers with the practical, research, and written skills needed for careers in law (including as a solicitor). With a focus on clinical legal education, the programme is discussion based, with student-led, deliberative seminars in small group settings. It also aims to develop critical thinking, oral and advocacy-based skills. Modules offered include: Legal and Socio-Legal Research Skills, Contemporary Legal Issues in Commercial Practice, Medical Law and Bioethics, European Employment Law, EU Institutional Law. There are five streams on the LLM Programme:
  • LLM General Pathway
  • LLM European Business Law
  • LLM International Human Rights Law
  • LLM Public Law
  • LLM in Policing, Crime and Security
Selection criteria: The scholarship will be assessed on academic achievement and the evaluation of applicants’ potential to contribute to the wider legal community, and to pursue a career as a solicitor. The adjudication panel will consist of members of the School of Law and Government and Arthur Cox Solicitors. Applicants are required to submit a CV, and a personal statement (maximum two pages). Personal statements should include the following:
  • Why you wish to study this programme
  • What in your record and experience makes you suitable for the LLM programme
  • The impact you expect the LLM and this scholarship would have on your future
  • How this scholarship would benefit your career as a solicitor
Please submit CV and personal statement (by 4 July 2024) to: [email protected] 
Early applications are welcomed. Fees (EU students): €7,400
*Stipend: €4,600
*Total scholarship: €12,000

The Una McDermott travel bursary

SETU - South East Technological University
SETU - South East Technological University
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Horticulture
The family of Una McDermott have generously established a fund to honour the memory of our colleague, teacher and friend Una McDermott, former Horticulture lecturer in Teagasc and South East Technological University. Una was a great believer in travelling abroad to experience and learn about horticulture and we are pleased and thankful that the Una McDermott Bursary will make that dream a reality for some.

The Veon excellence in forest management scholarship

SETU - South East Technological University
SETU - South East Technological University
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Undergraduate
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Forestry
A graduate position with Veon, for a minimum of one year, on successful completion of the BSc (Hons) in Land Management in Forestry. * Veon reserves the right not to offer a 3rd year work placement, the 4th year research project and/or offer the graduate position at their own discretion.

The Reid Entrance Exhibition

Trinity College Dublin - TCD
Trinity College Dublin - TCD
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Entrance Scholarship / Award
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Undergraduate
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Open to students of limited means and who are natives of county Kerry. They are granted to qualified candidates on the basis of their public examination results and are tenable for two years.

Traveller and Roma Communities Access Scholarship

RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Access Support
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Undergraduate
Subject Area(s)
Medicine, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy
The Traveller Community Access Programme (TCAP) aims to increase the participation of members from the Traveller Community in RCSI’s undergraduate medicine, physiotherapy and pharmacy programmes.

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Traveller Apprenticeship Incentivisation stream bursaries

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Apprenticeship

Traveller Apprenticeship Incentivisation Programme

There are 3 streams to the Programme.

Stream 1

€3,000 bursary for 25 Travellers who are employed as new apprentices. This would be in addition to their agreed remuneration for the apprenticeship they register for and could be reckonable for tax purposes.
€2,000 incentive payment for the employers of the 25 Traveller apprentices, per apprentice. This would be subject to de minimis State aid rules.

Stream 2

€3,000 bursary for 25 existing Traveller apprentices. This would be in addition to their agreed remuneration for the apprenticeship they register for and could be reckonable for tax purposes.

Stream 3

€3,000 bursary for 25 Travellers to access pre-apprenticeship and Access to Apprenticeship programmes. This would be in addition to any other remuneration they receive and could be reckonable for tax purposes. 

You can request an application form and information from [email protected]

Trinity College Dublin Funding

The Lir Academy
The Lir Academy
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Undergraduate / Postgraduate
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Performing Arts
Trinity College Dublin offers a variety of funding opportunities for EU and international students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. See postgraduate option here. See undergraduate options here.

TU Dublin Access Scholarships

TU Dublin - TUD
TU Dublin - TUD
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At TU Dublin, we are proud to offer a wide range of scholarships that empower students to thrive in their academic journey. With the generous support of donors and alumni, TU Dublin Foundation provides transformative financial assistance to students from all backgrounds and disciplines. These awards recognise dedication, academic progress, and potential, helping students remain in full-time education and focus on achieving excellence. Scholarship applications are open during both semesters of the academic year, and registered students will be guided by their lecturers on relevant opportunities.

Access scholarships support students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, helping to remove financial barriers and make education more accessible, especially for those returning to study or overcoming challenges.


TU Dublin Faculty of Arts & Humanities Scholarships

TU Dublin - TUD
TU Dublin - TUD
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Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
At TU Dublin, we are proud to offer a wide range of scholarships that empower students to thrive in their academic journey. With the generous support of donors and alumni, TU Dublin Foundation provides transformative financial assistance to students from all backgrounds and disciplines. These awards recognise dedication, academic progress, and potential, helping students remain in full-time education and focus on achieving excellence. Scholarship applications are open during both semesters of the academic year, and registered students will be guided by their lecturers on relevant opportunities.

These scholarships support creative and critical thinkers pursuing studies in the arts and humanities. They are designed to recognise talent, encourage academic excellence, and help reduce financial barriers for students in these fields.

TU Dublin Faculty of Computing Digital & Data Scholarships

TU Dublin - TUD
TU Dublin - TUD
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Undergraduate
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IT, AI
At TU Dublin, we are proud to offer a wide range of scholarships that empower students to thrive in their academic journey. With the generous support of donors and alumni, TU Dublin Foundation provides transformative financial assistance to students from all backgrounds and disciplines. These awards recognise dedication, academic progress, and potential, helping students remain in full-time education and focus on achieving excellence. Scholarship applications are open during both semesters of the academic year, and registered students will be guided by their lecturers on relevant opportunities. Our scholarships support students developing skills in computing, digital technologies, and data science. They aim to foster innovation, recognise potential, and make education more accessible in these fast-evolving fields.

TU Dublin Faculty of Engineering Built Environment & Apprenticeship Scholarships

TU Dublin - TUD
TU Dublin - TUD
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At TU Dublin, we are proud to offer a wide range of scholarships that empower students to thrive in their academic journey. With the generous support of donors and alumni, TU Dublin Foundation provides transformative financial assistance to students from all backgrounds and disciplines. These awards recognise dedication, academic progress, and potential, helping students remain in full-time education and focus on achieving excellence. Scholarship applications are open during both semesters of the academic year, and registered students will be guided by their lecturers on relevant opportunities.

Our scholarships support students pursuing studies in engineering, the built environment, and apprenticeship programmes. They aim to ease financial pressures and help talented individuals thrive in these dynamic, hands-on fields.

Tuition Fees Third level education Tax relief

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Tax Relief Fees
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Undergraduate/ Postgraduate
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Any
You can claim tax relief on qualifying fees (including the student contribution) that you have paid for third level education courses. The qualifying fees must be paid for an approved course at an approved college. Other charges and levies do not qualify for relief such as:
  • Administration fees
  • Student centre levy
  • Sports centre charge
  • USI (Union of Students in Ireland) levy.
You may be the student, or you may pay the fees on the student's behalf. However you can only claim the relief if you are the person who actually paid the fees. The maximum amount you can claim is €7,000 per course, per person, per academic year.  Each claim is subject to a single disregard amount of €3,000 or €1,500 each tax year. The first €3,000 is disregarded for of a full-time student or €1,500 for of a part-time student. If you have paid fees for more than one student, this disregard amount will only be deducted from your claim once. 

UCD Scholarships for Prospective Postgraduate Students

University College Dublin - UCD
University College Dublin - UCD
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Academic

You will find a listing of annually awarded scholarships, prizes and awards for Graduate students in the Full Details Tab. Details of graduate scholarships are also published on the Graduate Studies website, and depending on your area of study may also be listed on your School website. Details of graduate business scholarships can be found on the (opens in a new window)Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School website

UCD Scholarships for Prospective Undergraduate Students

University College Dublin - UCD
University College Dublin - UCD
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Academic

UCD offers academic scholarships on entry as well as an extensive range of scholarships, awards and prizes to students as they continue through their studies.

Ad Astra Academy Academic Scholars

The Ad Astra Academy is an initiative designed to recognise and nurture exceptional students in academia, sports and the performing arts. The UCD Ad Astra Academic programme is looking for students who have a proven record of academic excellence and a desire to continue to achieve at the highest level. Students on the Ad Astra Academy Academic Scholarship benefit from a scholarship, mentoring and a range of tailored supports. These include a €3,000 bursary for each year they are a member, guaranteed on-campus accommodation (scholars pay for this themselves), the support of a dedicated academic mentor, a programme of workshops and seminars by academics, distinguished alumni and guest speakers throughout the year to develop the scholars’ academic, personal and leadership potential, the opportunity to undertake an elective module in stage two called Ad Astra Professional & Personal Development, networking and development opportunities, access to the Scholars' Room, team building events
 
Each year up to eighteen scholarships are awarded to current undergraduate students across the University based on academic achievement at the end of stage one. The scholarships are awarded across all UCD programme areas.

The individual programme areas will nominate a small number of their top performing students who have a minimum GPA of 3.68. The Academy will then contact these students at the end of July/start of August and invite them to apply to the Academic Programme. Please note, you cannot apply directly to the Academy for an academic scholarship as a current student of UCD. You must receive an invite from the Academy to apply. It is your programme area that nominates students who are eligible to apply.

Minimum eligibility criteria are listed below and further programme specific criteria may apply:

  • A minimum stage GPA of 3.68 is required.
  • The student must have obtained 60 graded ECTS and meet the progression requirements of their programme

Prospective Students – School Leavers

Ad Astra Academic Scholarships from September 2015 onwards will be awarded on the basis of the academic criteria of 6 higher H1s in the first sitting of the Leaving Cert, as well as an online application. The application will consist of a personal statement and a statement of achievement ‘beyond the classroom’.  Applications will open on 1st February and close on 1st July. Following the release of the CAO offers, shortlisted students will be invited for interview and successful candidates will be notified before the start of the academic year. If a student meets the academic criteria but has not submitted an application they will not be considered for a scholarship. Scholarships may not be deferred. Prospective students who are deferring their university place must reapply for the scholarship the following year. Further details on Ad Astra academic scholarships can be found at http://www.ucd.ie/adastraacademy/academic/

Entrance Scholars

UCD recognises the calibre of its incoming high-achieving students with the award of UCD Entrance Scholar. Award to be given to the Leaving Certificate entrant with the highest points score from each school in the Republic of Ireland, provided the score is at least 500 points. Awards will also be made to applicants entering with the highest points score from each of the mainstream EU qualifications, provided the score is at least 500 points Benefits - Recipients are presented with a recognition certificate at a ceremony in Spring each year and their achievements are recorded on their academic transcript.

Údarás na Gaeltachta Apprenticeship Scholarship

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Apprenticeship
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Any
This year Údarás na Gaeltachta is offering Apprenticeship Scholarships worth over € 2,000 each to applicants, to achieve an apprenticeship qualification as recognized by the Apprenticeship Council. 

Further information on the apprenticeships and their related qualifications is available at CareersPortal Apprenticeship section

Undergraduate Award for Students with Disabilities

Maynooth University
Maynooth University
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Award
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Undergraduate
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The Disability Office, as part of the Maynooth Access Programme (MAP), coordinates a range of academic supports that put you, the student, at the centre of your academic journey. Once you get here, you'll find that Maynooth University is a modern campus with accessible lecture theatres and buildings. Technology is widely used by lecturers, and assistive technology is available all across the campus. The Disability Office can help support students with comprehensive learning support programmes, state-of-the-art technology, and a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Our supports will help you become independent in your learning, easing the transition from school to college and from college to career. You may also wish to apply to attend Maynooth University through the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE). Please visit our DARE page for more information about the DARE entry route at Maynooth University.

Undergraduate College Scholarships

St. Patrick's Pontifical University
St. Patrick's Pontifical University
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Scholarship
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Undergraduate
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Theology
A College Scholarship is available for a lay student taking the Bachelor of Divinity Degree (BD). The Scholarship is valued at €2,000 per annum. Application Procedure
A link will be sent to you to apply once you have been accepted into the programme.

Undergraduate E3 Balanced Solutions for a Better World Scholarship

Trinity College Dublin - TCD
Trinity College Dublin - TCD
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Scholarship
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Undergraduate
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Students considering studying an E3 undergraduate or postgraduate programme may wish to apply for one of our scholarships. International students are also encouraged to explore external funding options in their home countries
1-year scholarships valued between €2,000 to €5,000 each and scholarships valued at €4,000 for all 4 years of study. Scholarships are applied as a reduction to the tuition fees.

Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships

Mary Immaculate College
Mary Immaculate College
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Entrance Scholarship / Award
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Undergraduate
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Each year, MIC awards up to 50 Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships, valued at €2,000 each, on the basis of results obtained in the Irish Leaving Certificate Examination.

Only performance in the six best subjects taken at the same sitting of the Leaving Certificate will be counted. No special application form is required for the MIC Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships. Successful students will be notified directly.

Undergraduate Scholarships

Marino Institute of Education
Marino Institute of Education
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Scholarship
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Undergraduate
Subject Area(s)
Education, Teaching
Up to 20 scholarships each worth €500 will be offered in the following five areas:
  • Volunteering
  • Arts and Culture
  • Cur Chun Cinn na Gaeilge
  • Sports
  • Academic Achievement
Awards will be presented in MIE at a ceremony in November/December to which family members will be invited. Please note that only undergraduate students entering through the CAO scheme are eligible for these awards.  

University of Sanctuary

Dublin City University - DCU
Dublin City University - DCU
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Scholarship
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Postgraduate
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Any
Dublin City University (DCU) is offering five postgraduate scholarships for entry in September 2025 to international protection applicants and refugees who are not eligible for state support. The scholarship application process closed on June 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Applications received after 5 pm on the 20th will not be considered. The sanctuary email address is currently unavailable. Please contact [email protected] if you require information or support.

University of Sanctuary Scholarship

Maynooth University
Maynooth University
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Scholarship
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Undergraduate / Postgraduate
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Any
Maynooth University has been officially designated as a University of Sanctuary in recognition of its initiatives to promote a culture of welcome for refugees, asylums seekers and other migrants into the community. Further information on MU University of Sanctuary and our Sanctuary scholarships can be found here.

University of Sanctuary Scholarship Programme

Mary Immaculate College
Mary Immaculate College
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Scholarship
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Undergraduate
Subject Area(s)
Education, Teaching
The MIC Undergraduate University of Sanctuary Scholarship Programme consists of an annual stipend of €3,000 and a full fee waiver participation for International Protection Applicants, refugees, and migrant groups. The purpose of this scholarship is to offer financial support for those seeking international protection who have resided in the state for less than 36 months out of the last 60 months and who wish to undertake Undergraduate study at MIC. Full list of Undergraduate Programmes available to view here. An annual scholarship is offered for the lifecycle of the Undergraduate programme of study and includes a fee waiver and an annual €3,000 stipend.

Uversity

SETU - South East Technological University
SETU - South East Technological University
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Scholarship
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Undergraduate
Subject Area(s)
Any
Uversity awards financial supports to mature students embarking on a bachelor's degree for the first time.  Uversity is a registered charity that grants higher education scholarships to adult learners seeking to unlock their potential and realise their academic, personal and professional ambitions. Uversity’s Scholarships help to alleviate the financial barriers that may be preventing older students, aged 23 and over, from earning a bachelor’s degree for the first time. Since January 2018, Uversity has been offering Higher Education Scholarships for adult learners and to date, have awarded over 173 scholarships to successful candidates, to pursue bachelor's degrees (ordinary and honours) at higher level institutions on the island of Ireland.

Uversity Higher Education Scholarships for Adult learners

TUS - Technological University of the Shannon
TUS - Technological University of the Shannon
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Scholarship
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Undergraduate Mature Student
Subject Area(s)
Any
Uversity’s scholarships are intended to unlock adult learners’ potential. (Uversity is the correct spelling so we didn’t make a mistake.) They aim to remove the financial barriers for someone who is doing a degree for the first time. Scholarships are not limited to particular subject areas. They will enable people who are 23 years or older to complete a degree in one of the colleges taking part in the Republic of Ireland or in Northern Ireland. Check out the Uversity website for more information.
 

Uversity Scholarship

RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Level
Undergraduate
Subject Area(s)
Medicine, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy
RCSI is delighted to be listed as one of the Irish higher education institutions whose students are eligible to apply for Opens in new windowUversity financial support. Uversity offers financial scholarships to mature students, resident on the island of Ireland, who are planning to undertake their first undergraduate degree from 2025. Mature students are classified as students who will be over 23 years of age on 1 January in the year of admission. Its scholarships help to alleviate the financial barriers that may be preventing mature students from earning a bachelor’s degree for the first time. Uversity provides two levels of financial support; €5,000 or €7,000 per annum. Payments are made monthly over the course of the degree programme and are subject to continued academic registration and progression. Full details of the Uversity scholarship programme, including eligibility criteria and application details, can be found on the Opens in new windowUversity website. Any queries should be sent to [email protected].  

Uversity Scholarships

Carlow College
Carlow College
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Scholarship
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Undergraduate
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Mature students applying to Carlow College, St. Patrick’s can now apply for the Higher Education Scholarship for Adult Learners through Uversity .
Uversity’s Scholarships will provide financial support to individuals 23 years or older who wish to purse a Bachelor’s degree provided by Carlow College, St. Patrick’s. Aside from the direct costs of tuition, fees, books and IT there are day to day living costs such as childcare and transport to be taken care of to enable full-time education. The Uversity Scholarships take account of each individual’s circumstances and aim to provide full financial support for the full period of study. 
The Scholarship will cover some or all of the following costs: 
  • Registration & tuition fees 
  • Pre-enrolment education assessments if required 
  • Laptop, books and other materials 
  • Wifi and telephone access 
  • Transportation 
  • Childcare/Family support 
  • Living expenses e.g. accommodation/maintenance etc.

Applications open online on the 1st February 2022. For additional information, click here.

Uversity Scholarships for Adult Learners

Maynooth University
Maynooth University
Type
Scholarship
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Level
Undergraduate
Subject Area(s)
Any
Uversity is a Registered Charity that grants Higher Education Scholarships to Adult Learners seeking to unlock their potential and realise their academic, personal and professional ambitions. Uversity’s Scholarships help to alleviate the financial barriers that may be preventing older students, aged 23 and over, from earning a Bachelor’s Degree for the first time. What distinguishes Uversity Scholars is their commitment to transforming themselves and others as a result of the Scholarship and educational experience.
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