Ireland Scholarships
Table of Content
1. Trinity College Dublin- Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships
LINK FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP – https://www.tcd.ie/study/international/
scholarships/Postgraduate/gexpg.php
Eligibility –
- Selection Criteria: The scholarship will be assessed based on academic achievement, and evaluation of the applicants’ potential to contribute to the overall Trinity community.
Amount –
- Award: Scholarships valued between €2000 to €5000 each, applied as a reduction to the tuition fees of a full-time postgraduate programme for the first year of study only.
Application Process –
Please submit your scholarship application as follows:
- Email your application to your Regional Officer. If you are unsure whom your Regional Officer is, please select your country of residence on this page and verify the name of your Regional Officer in the “Contact Details” Section.
- Subject line: your name + Trinity application ID + Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship
- Scholarship Application Documents (please ensure all documents include your name and Trinity Application ID):
- Trinity Offer Letter (Applicants must have receive a conditional or firm offer of a place in a Trinity postgraduate course).
- 200 word statement on “How I will contribute to our Trinity College Dublin community.” – submit in Microsoft word document or pdf format.
- CV/Resume.
- You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of scholarship request.
- Your Regional Officer will inform you if you’ve been selected for a scholarship and will inform you of the process to formally accept the scholarship.
- Please note deadline for all Americas Scholarship Applications is April 1st.
Participating Universities –
- Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Deadlines –
Indian Scholarship Application deadlines and announcement dates:
- 1st Batch Deadline: 1st March
- 1st Batch Announcement: 1st April
- 2nd Batch Deadline: 1st May
- 2nd Batch Announcement: 1st June
- 3rd Batch Deadline: 15th June
- 3rd Batch Announcement: 1st July
Timeline – Not updated on the page.
2. University College Dublin- UCD Global Excellence Scholarships
LINK FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP – https://www.ucd.ie/global/scholarships/
globalexcellencescholarships/
Eligibility –
Eligible programmes are limited to undergraduate and graduate taught programmes, where the student must be based in Dublin and no part of the programme is awarded by another institution.
The following programmes are excluded from the Global Excellence Scholarship scheme:
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- Online programmes
- January start programmes
- Part-time programmes
- Clinical programmes
- Off-shore campus programmes
- UCD International Study Centre International Foundation Year Pathway
- Limited 100% and 50% tuition fee scholarships for outstanding international students.
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- North America Undergraduate Applications Close 1st February 2025
- South Asia Graduate Taught Applications Close 28th February 2025
- All Other Regions Applications Close 31st March 2025
3. Atlantic Technological University (Non EU Scholarship)
LINK FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP –
https://www.atu.ie/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships/non-eu-scholarships
Eligibility –
- If you are a Non-EU student thinking of applying to study in ATU then you may qualify for a scholarship in recognition of your English language attainment, your country of origin, or both.
Amount –
- Scholarships are available for Non-EU students giving up to a 15% discount off the quoted fee.
Application Process –
https://www.atu.ie/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships/non-eu-scholarships
Participating Universities – Atlantic Technological University
Deadlines – Not updated on the page.
Timeline – Not updated on the page.
4. National College of Ireland (Masters Academic Merit Scholarships)
LINK FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP – https://www.ncirl.ie/Students
/International/Fees-and-Funding/International-Scholarships
Eligibility –
- There is no requirement for you to submit a scholarship application form for these scholarships.
Amount –
- €3,000 Scholarship
- Awarded to applicants with a Bachelor Honours Degree with an overall result between 60% and 74.99% (or equivalent)
- €5,000 Scholarship
- Awarded to applicants with a Bachelor Honours Degree with an overall result of 75% or above (or equivalent)
Application Process –
- There is no requirement for you to submit a scholarship application form for these scholarships.
Participating Universities – National College of Ireland
Deadlines – Not updated on the page.
Timeline – Not updated on the page.
5. National College of Ireland (Higher Diploma Scholarship)
LINK FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP –
https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/
International/Fees-and-Funding/International-Scholarships
Eligibility –
- All students who receive an offer to study the Higher Diploma in Science in Computing at NCI are automatically assessed for this scholarship based upon their previous academic performance
Amount –
- €4,000
Application Process –
- There is no requirement for you to submit a scholarship application form for this scholarship.
Participating Universities – National College of Ireland
Deadlines – Not updated on the page.
Timeline – Not updated on the page.
6. Business Postgraduate Merit Scholarships
LINK FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP
– https://www.universityofgalway.ie/
business-public-policy-law/cairnes/scholsprizes/
businesspostgraduatemer
itscholarships/
Eligibility –
- To be considered for the merit-based scholarship, applicants must be accepted to their chosen programme, pay an acceptance deposit and have achieved a H1/first class honours (or international equivalent) in their undergraduate degree (or international equivalent) by the dates outlined on our website.
- Please note that only offer holders who are not already in receipt of funding/financial support from an employer are deemed eligible for this scholarship.
- A selection committee will assess the eligible scholarship applications based on Merit and/or review of the personal statement.
- Candidates must confirm their acceptance of the Scholarship within the specified timeline. If we do not receive a response, we will consider that the candidate does not wish to accept the scholarship. Acceptance of the scholarship must be made via email and (if available) proof of application for a study visa.
- Our Scholarships are awarded in the form of a partial tuition fee waiver. A scholarship letter will then be generated and available from the application portal (in the supporting documentation section). The scholarship amount is then deducted from the tuition fee applicable for year 1 of the taught Master’s programme. This scholarship is a one-off partial tuition fee waiver, it is not a cash award, and no cash payment will be made by the University.
- Scholarships that are not utilised will be reallocated – therefore candidates must advise businesspostgrad@universityofgalway.ie if they are not using the scholarship award so that the scholarship can be awarded to the next ranked successful candidate.
Amount –
- Scholarships are awarded up to 50% of the programme tuition fees.
Application Process –
- Please note that to be considered for this merit-based scholarship applicants must have accepted their offer on their chosen programme by paying the deposit.
Participating Universities –
- MSc International Accounting and Analytics – Pathway A
- MSc International Accounting and Analytics – Pathway B
- MSc Corporate Finance
- Master of Accounting
- MSc International Management
- MSc Human Resource Management
- MEconSc in International Finance
- MSc Global Environmental Economics
- MSc Health Economics
- MSc Ageing and Public Policy
- MSc Information Systems Management
- MSc Business Analytics
- MSc Cybersecurity Risk Management
- MSc Marketing Management
- MSc Marketing Practice
- MSc Digital Marketing
- MSc Sustainability Leadership
Deadlines –
- Non-EU Applicants (except MSc International Accounting and Analytics – Pathway B): All candidates who accept their offer and have paid their deposit by April 30th, 2025, will be considered.
- EU Applicants: All candidates who accept their offer and have paid their deposit by July 25, 2025, will be automatically considered.
- MSc International Accounting and Analytics – Pathway B – All candidates who accept their offer and pay their deposit by September 30th, 2025, will automatically be considered.
Timeline – Not updated on the page.
7. The George J. Mitchell Scholarship
LINK FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP –
https://us-irelandalliance.org/mitchellscholarship
Eligibility –
All eligible candidates, who are prepared to enter a rigorous scholarship competition, are encouraged to apply.
You are eligible to apply for the Mitchell Scholarship if:
- You are a U.S. citizen;
- You are between 18 and 30 years old on 1 October in the year in which you are applying; and
- You have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university before beginning study as a Mitchell Scholar. Degrees from international accredited universities are acceptable if all other conditions are met.
- Although married applicants or applicants with partners are accepted, no allowance is made for the expenses of an applicant’s spouse, partner, or dependents. It is important to note that, to obtain the necessary visa or residency permit, the relevant government agency in Ireland or Northern Ireland may require spouses/partners, who are non-EU citizens, to prove financial resources for the year.
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8. Elite Sport Scholarship
LINK FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP – https://www.universityofgalway.ie/
sports/elitesport/elitesport
scholarshipdetails/
Eligibility –
- You are a new entrant in 2025
- You are a current University of Galway student.
- You are a student transferring to the University of Galway.
- You are hoping to do a postgraduate (master only) course at the University of Galway
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- Have received an offer to study on any of our Postgraduate Taught Programmes at the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies.
- Have accepted your offer by 1st May 2024.
- Paid your deposit by 1st May 2024.
9. College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies (Merit Scholarships)
LINK FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP –
Eligibility –
- Off-shore campus programmes
Amount –
- Successful candidates will receive their scholarship in the form of a tuition fee waiver. The value of this tuition fee waiver will be €1,500 for postgraduate taught programmes and €2,000 for undergraduate programmes applicable to year 1 of the programme.
Application Process –
- The College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies team will notify students who are successful in securing these scholarships.
Participating Universities – University of Galway
Deadlines –
- Have received an offer to study on any of our Postgraduate Taught Programmes at the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies.
- Have accepted your offer by 1st May 2024.
- Paid your deposit by 1st May 2024.
10. Shannon College International Scholarships
LINK FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP –
https://stories.universityofgalway.ie/
shannon-college-of-hotel-management-scholarships/index.html
Eligibility –
- International Scholarships 2025
- Shannon College Hospitality Rising Star Scholarship
- This 50% scholarship will be awarded to the undergraduate student who shows exceptional passion and commitment to succeed in the hospitality industry.
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- Shannon College Global Achievement Scholarship
- This €2000 scholarship will be awarded to the undergraduate students who achieves excellent academic results and demonstrates their commitment to achieving excellence during their Shannon College Interview.
- No Additional Application Required
- Shannon College Hospitality Excellence Scholarship
- This €2000 scholarship will be awarded to the postgraduate students who achieves excellent academic results and shows their drive and determination to succeed in the hospitality industry during their Shannon College interview and in their personal statement
Application Process –
- Applications are submitted via an online form and a step by step guide will assist you through the process. The course code is MBH and full and part-time options are available.
- Supporting Documents
- When making an online application, additional documentation to supplement your application will be required such as a personal statement, CV, and references.
- You will also be required to upload certified copies of transcripts and English Language qualification, for example IELTS.
- Once your documents have been uploaded the Programme leader will contact you to organise a video zoom interview.
Participating Universities – Shannon College
Deadlines –
- Applications Open 25th November 2025
Timeline –
- Applications Open 25th November 2025
11. Scholarships for International Students (The College of Science and Engineering)
LINK FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP – https://www.universityofgalway.ie/
internationalscholarships/
Eligibility –
- All candidates meeting the eligibility criteria who accept their offer and submit their deposit by Saturday, 1 June 2024, will be automatically considered. However, Computer Science applicants from the calendar year 2023 must adhere to a special deadline of Sunday, 17 March 2024 with no exceptions.
Amount –
- For international applicants, several excellence scholarships are available up to €10,000 and merit scholarships are available up to €7,640.
Application Process –
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Participating Universities – University of Galway
Deadlines –
- All candidates meeting the eligibility criteria who accept their offer and submit their deposit by Saturday, 1 June 2024, will be automatically considered. However, Computer Science applicants from the calendar year 2023 must adhere to a special deadline of Sunday, 17 March 2024 with no exceptions.
12. Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships
LINK FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP – https://www.ucd.ie/global/
scholarships/governmentofireland
scholarships/
Eligibility –
Eligible students must be:
- On the non-EU fee rate;
- In the following for 2025-26:
- 1-year taught Masters programme (full time)
- 1 year of a PhD programme (full-time)
- From a non-EU/non-EEA country.
- Hold an offer to study at UCD. Scholarship applications without an active offer to study in an eligible program will not be considered.
- The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship includes: Full fee waiver €10,000
- Online Application: Submit your application through the official online portal.
- Link- https://webportalapp.com/sp/
login/heagrantapplication_25 - References: Upload two reference letters directly via the portal.
- Early Submission: Submit your application well ahead of the deadline to avoid issues caused by heavy server traffic.
- Final Submission Rules: Applications cannot be submitted after the deadline, and no changes can be made once submitted.
- Applications for 2025/26 will close on 5th March 2025 TBC
- 2025/26 are scheduled to open on 27th November 2024
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