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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 Students who receive more than one scholarship offer will have one of them (usually the lesser one) rescinded.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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MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY AFRICA 

Application Deadline: 15 December, 2026

LOCATION: Rwanda

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at CMU-Africa supports highly talented, service-oriented young people who face the highest social and economic barriers to opportunity. The graduate students complete their Master of Science degrees in Information Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Engineering Artificial Intelligence. Upon completion of the program, Mastercard Foundation Scholars go on to lead changes in their communities and contribute to meaningful transformation across the continent.

ELIGIBILITY:

Mastercard Foundation Scholars face social and economic barriers and have demonstrated the following attributes: 

Academic talent: Mastercard Foundation Scholars value learning and have the drive to complete their education. 

Commitment to giving back: Mastercard Foundation Scholars have demonstrated a commitment to improving their communities. 

Potential to lead: Mastercard Foundation Scholars will become role models, mentors, and change-makers. 

In order to be considered for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, students must first be admitted to one of CMU-Africa’s degree programs. Learn more about tuition and financial aid and how to apply to CMU-Africa. 

For more information, please contact Olga Gikundiro Buki

BENEFIT:

In addition to full tuition coverage, CMU-Africa provides a range of tailored resources to ensure Mastercard Foundation Scholars thrive during their studies and transition successfully into meaningful careers or advanced academic opportunities.

Holistic support: The scholarship covers application preparation support, orientation, tuition and fees, health insurance, travel and basic living expenses, and project and entrepreneurship support. Mastercard Foundation Scholars also have access to a range of resources that support their well-being and academic success.

Career preparation: Mastercard Foundation Scholars benefit from tailored activities to prepare them for the workplace. Throughout their studies, they participate in professional development activities, including, but not limited to, internships and career fairs, networking opportunities with industry leaders, and one-on-one career coaching that prepares them to pursue their goals upon graduation.

Leadership development: Mastercard Foundation Scholars develop leadership skills through participation in student clubs, community service, and a variety of programs that equip students to become change-makers. During their time at CMU-Africa, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars take a series of leadership training sessions tailored to their needs to ensure they are equipped with cutting-edge leadership skills that will enable them to lead with distinction.

Giving back: Mastercard Foundation Scholars live out the give-back ethos of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program by leading and participating in community service activities and developing and implementing projects that make a difference in the lives of others. They collaborate with the members of the CMU-Africa community to push their give-back agenda.

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