University College Cork - George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship

What you get

You will spend a semester or a full academic year at University College Cork (UCC) on the south coast of Ireland. The majority of your costs will be covered. UCC will waive your tuition and academic fees for 12 to 15 credits per semester, provide you with free on-campus accommodation and pay you a meal allowance. The University of Maine will also provide you with a flat-rate travel allowance of 1,000 USD (about 920 EUR) for your journey. The exchange takes place between Maine and Ireland. It is organised in honour of the Northern Ireland Peace Agreement, which was signed on Good Friday, 10 April 1998. You will continue to bear the costs of meals exceeding the meal allowance, your textbooks, any additional travel, health insurance, your Irish residence permit and personal expenses.

Who can apply

• Where you study now: You are a full-time undergraduate in a degree at the University of Maine or the University of Maine at Machias.
• Credits done: By the cut-off date, you will have earned at least 24 credit points at the university. AP, dual enrolment and transfer credit points are not taken into account here.
• Grades: Your cumulative average mark is 3.0 or higher.
• Nationality: You are a US citizen.
• Residence: You have been living in Maine for at least one year as of the cut-off date and pay the tuition fees applicable to domestic students.
• Age: You are 18 years old or older and are allowed to travel abroad at the start of the exchange.
• Field of study: Any subject. UCC offers a wide range, including business, public policy, health, sciences and engineering.
• Beyond grades: You have demonstrated leadership qualities and volunteered for your local community.

How to apply

You should submit the application form via the International Office at the University of Maine. The deadline for applications for a place in the autumn term 2026 or the spring term 2027 is 5 March 2026. The winner is usually selected by 10 April, the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, and announced in May.

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