National University of Ireland - NUI Prize in Education

NUI Prize in Education

You receive a one-off prize of 500 EUR for achieving the highest marks in the Professional Masters of Education (PME), also known as an Máistir Gairmiúil san Oideachas, the standard teaching qualification. The prize comes from the National University of Ireland (NUI), which awards several graduate prizes each year to the top students across its member institutions.

Who can apply

• Degree: You are completing the Professional Masters of Education (PME), in Irish an Máistir Gairmiúil san Oideachas.
• Where you study: You study at one of five institutions: University College Dublin (UCD), University College Cork (UCC), University of Galway, Maynooth University, or the National College of Art and Design (NCAD).
• Results: You are the single top-scoring graduate on your programme.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply, as long as you study on an eligible programme.

How to apply

You cannot apply yourself. Each institution nominates its top student, and a panel appointed by NUI picks the winner. The prize is awarded once a year, based on your final examination results.

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