Scholarships in Ireland

Scholarships are merit-based and only for people in need? Think different and read about five exceptional scholarships in Ireland.

1. University College Cork - Keliher Scholarship

To be eligible the candidate must have been born, or be the child of a parent who was born, in the county or city of Cork or Limerick. In addition the scholarship is awarded on the results of the Leaving Certification Examination and can be worth up to €1,710.

http://www.european-funding-guide.eu/scholarship/3019-keliher-scholarship

Tuition fees at Irish universities vary greatly. However, Irish universities are part of the Free Fees scheme that enable EU students to study in Ireland without paying fees. Irish universities understand that the benefits of attracting international students are manifold and so there is an extensive scholarship scheme available for international students wishing to study in Ireland.

Only one in eight secondary school graduates with good grades apply for scholarships. This is because many have misconceptions about getting funding. Here are some of the common misconceptions.