3 Undergraduate Scholarships in Ireland for International Students
Ireland offers several undergraduate scholarships for international students, including Trinity College’s €5,000 tuition reduction, University of Galway’s merit‑based awards up to €10,000, and University of Limerick’s €4,000 yearly grant for Indian applicants. These scholarships target high‑achieving non‑EU students and can substantially offset tuition costs.
Studying in Ireland offers many benefits for international students. In addition to a high-quality, English-language education in Europe, there are also several scholarships available for excellent students! If you want to study in Ireland at the undergraduate/Bachelor degree level, check out these scholarships and find programs in Ireland on Global Admissions today.
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1. Trinity College Dublin — Global Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships
Amount: Up to €5,000 (one-time, first year only)
Trinity's flagship undergraduate scholarship targets high-achieving non-EU students across most programmes. The award applies as a tuition fee reduction for the first year of study only, meaning students pay full fees in subsequent years.
Who qualifies:
Non-EU students paying international tuition rates with conditional or firm offers. Students from China, India, and USA must apply to their country-specific scholarships instead. Excluded programmes include Medicine, Dentistry, and Acting courses.
How to apply:
Submit via email to your Trinity Regional Manager after receiving an offer. Required documents include your offer letter, 200-word statement on "How I will contribute to our Trinity College Dublin community," and CV/resume. All documents must include your name and Trinity Application ID.
Deadlines:
Non-EU European applicants face a June 15 deadline in the intended entry year. All other regions are assessed on a rolling basis depending on budget availability, making early application crucial. Based on 2025-2026 patterns, expect similar structures for 2026-2027.
For more information, please refer here.
2. University of Galway Merit-Based Scholarship
Status: ✅ Active for 2026 (for current students entering Senior Freshman year)
Amount: €1,000 to €10,000 per year, or up to 50% tuition reduction
University of Galway operates two tiers: merit scholarships (automatic, lower values) and excellence scholarships (competitive, higher values). Values vary significantly by college.
For more information, please refer here.
3. University of Limerick Indian Student Scholarships
Amount: €4,000 per year, renewable for all four years of the degree programme University of Limerick (total value: €16,000)
This scholarship specifically targets Indian students applying to Kemmy Business School undergraduate programmes, making it one of the most valuable multi-year awards for Indian nationals.
For more information, please refer here.
Savannah Billman has a master's degree in Chinese Law and Society at the Yenching Academy of Peking University. She holds a B.A. from NYU Shanghai and has also written for The World of Chinese, TechNode, SupChina, and Sixth Tone.
