Tag Archives: Ireland

UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Application Deadline: Varies

LOCATION: Ireland

Explore a wide range of scholarships designed to support your academic journey at the University of Galway, Ireland. From academic excellence to creative arts, civic engagement, sports, and more, we offer numerous opportunities to help you succeed.

ELIGIBILITY & BENEFIT:

Scholarship NameValue / CoverageEligibility / Key HighlightsApplication & Deadline
University of Galway Excellence Scholarship€1,500Automatically awarded to 40 top-performing new entrants based on CAO points.No application required.
Creative Arts Performance Points ScholarshipAdditional 40 CAO pointsFor students with exceptional talent in Creative Writing, Drama, Music, Film, or Digital Media.Online application; Opens Jan 31, 2026; Deadline May 2026 (TBC).
Sporting Excellence ScholarshipsVaries (Elite Athlete & Performance Points)For outstanding athletes; includes grants, coaching, physiotherapy, nutrition, and academic support.One online application; Opens Spring 2026 (TBC).
Civic Engagement Scholarship€1,500Recognises leadership and community involvement (e.g., Gaisce, Foroige, Young Social Innovators).Online application; Opens Spring 2026.
University of Sanctuary ScholarshipFull fee waiver + €3,300 stipendFor refugees, asylum seekers, Travellers, and vulnerable immigrant groups.Apply via Access Centre; Deadline Summer 2026.
Mature Student Entrance Scholarship€1,500 (first year)For 30 mature students (aged 23+) beginning full-time undergraduate studies.No application; awarded automatically.
1916 Bursary Fund€1,500–€5,000 per yearFor socio-economically disadvantaged students; co-funded by EU & Govt. of Ireland.Opens Sept 2026 (TBC).
Uversity Scholarship€5,000–€7,000 per yearFor adult learners (aged 23+) pursuing a Bachelor’s degree for the first time.Opens Feb 1, 2026.
Google Insight Scholarship€5,000 per year (up to 5 years)For underrepresented groups (HEAR, DARE, Travellers, Women in STEM) in STEM-related courses.October 2026 after enrolment.
Hygeia Scholarship (Access)€4,000 per yearFor low-income students in Business or Engineering; includes internship opportunities.Apply after enrolment; Deadline Oct 2026.
James Massey Keegan Scholarship (Mayo)€1,500 (one-time)For top student from County Mayo entering University of Galway.Automatic; no application.
Optum North-West Healthcare Scholarship (Donegal)€25,000 totalFor students from Donegal pursuing healthcare-related programmes.Apply directly to Optum; Deadline April 2026.
Pauline & Bunnie Jones Scholarship (Roscommon)€3,250 per year (4 years)For four students from County Roscommon based on CAO points.Apply online; Deadline Aug 1, 2026.
Terence O’Malley DLA Piper Scholarship (Law)€7,500 (total)For one Law student from the West of Ireland.Apply after enrolment in Year 1.
Cunningham Civil & Marine Scholarship (Engineering)€10,000 total (€2,000/year)For Civil Engineering students, especially from underrepresented backgrounds.Apply after enrolment; Deadline Oct 2026.
Dr Karen Guinee Scholarship (Medicine)€6,250 per yearFor Medicine students facing financial or personal challenges.Online application with personal statement; interviews required.
CLS Excellence Scholarship (Science)€3,000 per year (4 years)For high-achieving Science students in receipt of SUSI grant.Online application; Deadline Oct 2026.
Naughton Scholarship (National Scheme)€6,000 per year (up to 4 years)For Irish students studying Science, Engineering, or Technology at third level.Online application opens March 2026.
All-Ireland Scholarships (National Scheme)€6,750 per yearFor high-achieving students from non-fee-paying schools receiving SUSI grants.Automatically selected; via JP McManus Trust.

It’s easy to apply for these scholarships:

Go to universityofgalway.ie/scholarships to access the official website.

Select the scholarship category of your choice: Industry, Access, Civic Engagement, Sport, Creative Arts, or Academic.

Fill out the online application, attach the necessary files, and submit it before the deadline.

Certain rewards are given automatically; you won’t need to submit an application; you’ll know if you qualify after enrolling.

APPLY

ERASMUS MUNDUS GLOBAL MINDS SCHOLARSHIP 2026-28 (FULLY FUNDED)

Application Deadline: January 9th, 2026.

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

Global-MINDS is an English-language master’s degree program co-funded by the European Union. It is a unique study program with an indispensable internationalization component. It is aimed at students with a Bachelor (or similar) degree in psychology and is designed to deliver high-quality international training in scientific knowledge and practical skills in social and cultural psychology. The courses provide students the opportunity to acquire in-depth theoretical knowledge on themes of extreme social relevance, including diversity, inclusion and migration. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Host Country: Ireland, Portugal, Poland, Norway

Erasmus Mundus Global MINDS Scholarship Level and Duration: Master’s program for 2 years. 

Applicants applying:

Should hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology or its equivalent.

Should have completed 100 ECTS in psychology.

Should have English language proficiency.

Should provide proof of enrollment if the first cycle of the bachelor’s degree has not been completed.

For more details visit the official website.

To apply for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship:

First fill in the required eligibility check form.

Your eligibility will be checked, and you will be informed through email.

Enter your personal information.

Answer all the questions asked.

Upload the required documents at this stage of the application form.

Submit and wait for the confirmation email if you get shortlisted by the administration

Documents required for the Erasmus Mundus Global MINDS Scholarship:

Official academic transcript and certificate. (Undergraduate degree)

A copy of a passport or birth certificate.

CV in Europass format.

Supporting statement to justify your application for a scholarship.

English language proficiency certificate.

All documents should be in PDF format and merged into one file.

BENEFIT:

Full tuition fee will be waived off in partial scholarship seats.

Full tuition fees will be exempted in fully funded scholarship seats.

Full scholarship students will receive prepayment of 2400 Euros in August before the 1st semester to cover the cost’s related to traveling, etc.

Full scholarship will include a grant of 1300 Euros per month for 24 months. This amount includes all travel costs between countries and monthly living expenses.

There are no registration or application fees for partial and full scholarship seats.

Opportunity to study in different renowned universities of Europe.

APPLY