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UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY COLLEGE OF ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND CELTIC STUDIES INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

LOCATION: Ireland

The University of Galway College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies International Scholarship is a merit-based fee waiver for international (non-EU) students enrolling in full-time undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes in the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies.

ELIGIBILITY:

Scholarship Terms & Conditions

Global Scholarships is University of Galway’s international Non-EU scholarship program designed to attract and support outstanding students from around the world. Only applicants from Non-EU countries are eligible.

Eligible students can only avail of one Global Scholarship for the 2027/28 academic year. Students who receive more than one scholarship offer will have one of them (usually the lesser one) rescinded.

Scholarship students are required to pay 50% of the total tuition fee before registration, not 50% of the fee remaining after their scholarship has been applied.

Students who have been offered an Excellence scholarship must accept their scholarship on the Microsoft form provided within the stipulated acceptance window to be awarded.

Specific college/school terms and conditions may apply.

How Your Scholarship Works

The value of your scholarship will be deducted from your annual tuition fees for the 2027/28 academic year. This scholarship is valid for Autumn 2027 entry only and cannot be deferred to future years.

The scholarship takes the form of a partial fee waiver and will be applied after the required minimum of 50% of your tuition fees have been paid. For more information on our fee payment policies, please visit https://www.universityofgalway.ie/student-fees/pay-fees/

If you have received a multi-year award, your scholarship will continue for the subsequent years of your programme, provided you successfully complete each year to the required standard for progression.

BENEFIT:

Undergraduate Awards

€2,000 for all first-year students on courses in the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies

One Excellence Scholarship to the value of €20,000 (spread over four years at €5,000 per year).

Postgraduate Taught Awards

One Excellence Scholarship to cover the full tuition of the programme.

€2,000 scholarship for all students who have a First Class Honours Undergraduate Degree, or equivalent.

€1,500 scholarship for all returning study abroad and exchange students. This is eligible for any student who studied abroad at University of Galway, including attending the Summer School programmes.

All eligible international applicants will be considered for the scholarships. No separate application is required.

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ALLIANZ MOVENOW SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE

Application Deadline: December 18, 2026

LOCATION: USA

The MoveNow Social Innovation Challenge supports a global ecosystem of young impact founders, enabling youth-led solutions for and from underserved communities to take root and thrive.

ELIGIBILITY:

The MoveNow Social Innovation Challenge will support youth-led startups, ventures, and projects that align with any one of the following three award categories:

Financial Confidence in the Digital Economy Backing young innovators who strengthen local economies by enabling entrepreneurs and SMEs to start, grow, and sustain businesses with financial confidence—through the digital tools, skills, and financial knowledge needed to thrive in an evolving economy.

Closing the Health Gap: Equality in Health Ecosystems Supporting young innovators in creating health solutions that address systemic gaps, particularly the underrepresentation of women and marginalized groups in health research, health services, and diagnostics, using community-led and technology-enabled approaches.

Community-Led Climate Resilience: From Early Warning to Resilient LivelihoodsBacking young innovators who help vulnerable communities, rural and urban, prepare for and thrive despite the impacts of climate change, through locally-rooted solutions that combine technology with community knowledge to build lasting resilience.

Applicants are highly encouraged to leverage AI and emerging technologies while demonstrating responsible and ethical use of technology and personal data. All solutions should demonstrate inclusive design principles and consider digital accessibility for diverse users. Solutions both for and from underserved communities will be prioritized.

The Allianz MoveNow Social Innovation Challenge is designed to give young impact founders a platform; providing grant funding awards, unique leadership learning, and exclusive exposure through one of the worlds biggest brands.

To be eligible for this program your social startup must be:

YOUTH-LED – Founders leading the startup or project must be between 18 and 30 years old and have clear decision making authority.

IMPACT FOCUSED – Startups and projects must address a clearly defined social or environmental issue and have measurable social outputs and impact.

BENEFIT:

Grant Funding Awards: Multiple awards of $5,000 and $10,000 USD will be allocated, totaling $30,000 in each of our three main award categories (see above).

Free Founder & Startup Support: They’ll help founders to develop strong submissions and provide access to exclusive learning materials and an Allianz business mentor to support all finalist founders.

Global Opportunities Network: All eligible applicants gain exclusive access to all-year-round opportunities, grant funding awards, and paid work and training with Social Shifters!

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