University College Cork - The Professor Michael Grimes Student Prize

What you get

You will receive a one-off cash prize of 250 EUR and a certificate. The exact amount may vary slightly, as it is paid from a trust fund whose value fluctuates depending on market conditions. University College Cork (UCC) awards the prize once a year in memory of Michael Grimes, who founded the university’s Department of Microbiology in 1940 and helped to introduce pasteurised milk to Ireland. His daughter funds the prize.

Who can apply

• Where you study: You are studying at University College Cork in Cork, Ireland.
• Your degree: You are about to complete your Bachelor’s degree (BSc (Hons)) in Microbiology.
• Grades: You have the highest overall average for your entire degree and a grade of at least 2H1 (Upper Second Class Honours).
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.

How to apply

There is no application. The prize goes automatically each year to the top-scoring Microbiology graduate. The university's Academic Council decides, based on a recommendation from the heads of the relevant college and the microbiology school.

You can find more scholarships in our guide Scholarships in Ireland.