University College Cork - THE EDWARD P. CAHILL PRIZE
University College Cork €750
Quick facts
Institution
University College Cork
Program
THE EDWARD P. CAHILL PRIZE
Amount
€750
Last verified: 12 October 2026
About this award / prize
What you get
You will receive a cash prize of around 750 EUR and a medal, which is awarded on a one-off basis. The exact amount varies slightly from year to year, as it is paid from the proceeds of a fund set up specifically for this purpose. University College Cork (UCC) awards this prize every year in memory of Edward Cahill, the first Professor of Accounting at UCC from 1988 to 2005.
Who can apply
- Degree: You are in the final year of the Bachelor’s degree programme in Accounting.
- University: You’re studying at University College Cork in Ireland.
- Grades: You’ve got the best overall marks in your graduating year. Only the best student wins.
- Nationality: Any nationality can apply.
How to apply
No application is required. The prize is automatically awarded to the top graduate of the graduating year, based solely on their examination results.
You can find more scholarships in our guide Scholarships in Ireland.
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