University of Limerick - President’s Volunteer Award

What you get

In recognition of your voluntary work during the academic year, you will receive an official certificate from the President of the University of Limerick. There is no cash prize. Instead, you will receive a certificate and a permanent entry on your official UL academic transcript, which will highlight your commitment to future employers alongside your grades. You will also receive an invitation to the annual awards ceremony in the University’s concert hall. The level of the award depends on how many hours you have spent volunteering over the course of the year:

• Gold: at least 60 hours
• Silver: at least 40 hours
• Bronze: at least 20 hours
• Plassey: at least 12 hours, for students who are here for one semester only
• Overseas Volunteering: a separate category for volunteering abroad

Who can apply

• University: You’re studying at the University of Limerick.
• Field of study: All subject areas and all qualification levels.
• Nationality: All nationalities, including exchange and international students.
• What you do: You undertake voluntary work during the academic year and achieve the minimum number of hours required for your award level. The work can take place on campus, in your home county, anywhere in Ireland or abroad.
• Proof: You record and confirm your volunteer hours via studentvolunteer.ie.

How to apply

Register on studentvolunteer.ie and log your verified hours throughout the year. Then complete a short portfolio comprising seven questions about your experiences. Submit it by 30 April 2026 for the year 2025/26. The Student Volunteering Office will review your application, and the winners will be honoured at the ceremony in October 2026.

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