University College Cork (UCC) Masters Scholarships for Developing Countries 2023

The University College Cork, Ireland is pleased to announce the commencement of the 2023 Masters Scholarships. 

The scholarships will enable highly motivated students from developing countries gain skills and knowledge to make an immense impact on issues bordering on their professional lives. Applicants are therefore encouraged to make good use of the opportunity and obtain a world-class training from one of the best universities in Ireland.

About University College Cork

University College Cork – National University of Ireland, Cork (UCC) (Irish: Coláiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh) is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland. The university is located in Cork. The university was founded in 1845 as one of three Queen’s Colleges located in Belfast, Cork, and Galway. It became University College, Cork, under the Irish Universities Act of 1908. The Universities Act 1997 renamed the university as National University of Ireland, Cork, and a Ministerial Order of 1998 renamed the university as University College Cork – Na... read more

UCC Masters Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of UCC Masters Scholarship

• The scholarship is open to students who are citizens of, or normally resident in developing countries that will take care of the tuition fees, return airfare to Ireland, and a stipend of €1000 per month for a year.

Requirements for UCC Masters Scholarship Qualification

To be considered for the Masters Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries in Ireland, applicants are to meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must first be offered admission to study a master’s degree course by applying via the PAC portal.
• Applicants must have obtained relevant bachelor’s degree from recognized university with good grades.
• Applicants that are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the approved English language requirements.
• Applicants must meet the required entry academic grade, equivalent to Irish requirements.
• Applicants must demonstrate strong academic and leadership potential.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applicants should apply by sending email to Ms Niamh Kiely ([email protected]), with the following:

• Evidence that they have applied online;
• A motivational statement (max. 300 words) stating their suitability to be considered for the scholarship.
• Contact details of two referees

For more details, visit UCC website