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Top Undergraduate Scholarships in Ireland (2025–26)

Top Undergraduate Scholarships in Ireland (2025–26)
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Top Undergraduate Scholarships in Ireland (2025/26): Deadlines, Eligibility, and How to Apply

For many Indian students, a scholarship is the difference between offer and go. Ireland’s top universities award everything from automatic fee reductions to competitive merit grants for strong academics and extracurriculars. Below is a crisp 2025–26 shortlist—with values, eligibility, and official links—so you can apply early and stretch your budget. Last updated: 6 September 2025

Dates and criteria can change each year. Always confirm the latest details with our Mentors or on the universities’ pages before applying. For your confidence, The Mentors Circle is an award-winning agency for Study in Ireland, reflecting our approach and commitment to Indian students who wish to study abroad.

Trinity College Dublin — Global Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships

Value: up to €5,000 (first year) Merit-based; separate application
  • Eligibility: Non-EU fee status; conditional/firm offer (excludes Medicine, Dental Science, Acting).
  • How to apply: Email your Regional Officer with required docs (offer letter, short statement, CV).
  • Official page: TCD Global Excellence (UG)

Trinity College Dublin — India Undergraduate Scholarships

Value: €3,000–€5,000 (first year) For Indian applicants
  • Eligibility: Full-time UG (excludes Medicine, Dental Science, Acting); strong academics (typical high XII/A-levels/IB).
  • How to apply: Email the India Regional Officer with offer letter, 300-word statement, CV (per page guidance).
  • Official page: TCD India UG Scholarships

Trinity College Dublin — Sport Scholarships

Value: Support package All sports; annual renewal

University College Dublin — Global Excellence Scholarships (UG)

Value: 50% or 100% (limited) Highly competitive
  • Eligibility: Non-EU fee status; offer/conditional offer; regional rounds.
  • How to apply: Submit scholarship application after receiving offer.
  • Official page: UCD Global Excellence

University College Dublin — International Student Scholarship (ISS)

Value: Varies Automatic consideration
  • Overview: All programme applications are assessed for ISS at offer—no separate form.
  • Official page: UCD Scholarships hub

UCD — College of Engineering & Architecture Non-EU Scholarships

Value: College-funded (varies) New applicants

UCD — Sport Scholarships & Ad Astra Elite Sports

Value: Support package
  • Tracks: UCD Sport Scholarship (broad sports) and Ad Astra Elite Sports (top athletes).
  • Note: Ad Astra Academic scholarships primarily suit school leavers in Ireland/IB on the island; most Indian applicants will target Sport route.
  • Official pages: UCD Sport Scholarship · Ad Astra Elite Sports

University College Cork — Quercus Academic (University Scholarships)

Value: up to €10,500 Current UCC undergrads
  • Overview: For registered UG students demonstrating exceptional academic excellence; competitive and renewable with progression.
  • Official page: Quercus University (Academic)

University College Cork — Quercus Sport Scholarships

Value: Support + funding
  • Eligibility: UG (Level 8) athletes with exceptional performance; renewals subject to criteria.
  • Official page: Quercus Sport

University College Cork — Quercus Creative & Performing Arts

Value: Support + funding

University College Cork — Quercus Active Citizenship

Value: Support + funding

University College Cork — SEFS International Undergraduate Scholarship

Value: 25% tuition reduction Automatic at offer
  • Eligibility: Non-EU offer holders to eligible Science, Engineering & Food Science programmes.
  • Official page: SEFS International UG

UCC — College of Business & Law International Undergraduate Scholarship

Value: €5,000/year Automatic at accepted offer
  • Eligibility: Accepted offer for eligible Business/Law UG; cannot combine with other UCC scholarships.
  • Official page: CBL Intl UG Scholarship

UCC — CACSSS (Arts/Humanities) International Undergraduate Scholarships

Value: Typically fee reduction Often automatic at offer

University of Galway — Undergraduate Merit Scholarships (International)

Value: Varies Automatic consideration
  • Overview: International applicants are automatically considered after offer for relevant merit awards.
  • Official page: International Scholarships hub

University of Galway — Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships

Value: typically €1,500+ Competitive; deadlines apply

Shannon College of Hotel Management (University of Galway) — UG Scholarships

Value: up to 50% (select awards)
  • Examples: Hospitality Rising Star (up to 50%); Global Achievement (€2,000) for strong interview/academics.
  • Official page: Shannon Scholarships

Dublin City University — International Merit Scholarships

Value: Partial fee reduction Automatic consideration

Dublin City University — Sports Scholarships

Value: Support package
  • Overview: DCU Sports General Scholarships support athletes alongside study; separate application windows apply.
  • Official page: Sports Scholarships (hub)

University of Limerick — International Merit Scholarships

Value: Partial fee waivers Automatic review

University of Limerick — Scholarships for Indian Students

Value: Faculty-set (varies)
  • Overview: Dedicated merit-based awards for Indian students in select faculties each cycle.
  • Official page: UL India Scholarships

University College Cork — Quercus Innovation/Entrepreneurship Scholarships

Value: up to €10,500 Undergraduate (Level 8)
  • Overview: For registered UCC undergraduate students demonstrating innovation/entrepreneurship; renewable subject to progression.
  • Eligibility: Must be registered in (or hold an offer for) a UCC Level 8 UG programme.
  • Application window (guidance): Typically opens Nov–Feb; check current cycle.
  • How to apply: Separate application; queries to quercus@ucc.ie.
  • Official page: Quercus Scholarships

Trinity College Dublin — Global Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships (recap)

Value: up to €5,000 (first year)

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FAQs

When do applications usually open?

Cycles vary, but many Ireland UG scholarships open between November and March. Always verify the current-year dates on the official pages linked above.

Can I apply before I receive final exam results?

Yes—many universities accept applications with predicted/awaiting results; scholarship consideration may still require at least a conditional offer.

Are scholarships renewable?

Some are one-year fee reductions; others (like certain merit or civic awards) may renew annually subject to progression and performance.

Disclaimer: Values, deadlines, and criteria can change. Confirm details on the official university pages before applying. If you’re an Indian student aiming for the Jan/Sep 2026 intakes, consider applying early to maximise options and scholarship chances.

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