Trinity Business School, in partnership with the Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation, invites applications for the prestigious Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship aims to support talented students from underrepresented socio-economic backgrounds in Ireland, enabling them to pursue the MSc in Responsible Business & Sustainability at Trinity College Dublin.

The scholarship program is open to students from underrepresented socio-economic backgrounds who are either Irish nationals or have lived in Ireland for at least three of the last five years. Applicants must meet the admission requirements for the MSc in Responsible Business & Sustainability at Trinity Business School for the 2026/27 academic year and must not already hold a master’s degree or higher qualification.

Founded in 1592, Trinity College Dublin (TCD) is Ireland’s oldest and most prestigious university, renowned for its academic excellence and historic campus in the heart of Dublin. It consistently ranks among the top universities worldwide and is recognized for its world-class teaching, cutting-edge research, and vibrant student community. Trinity fosters innovation and leadership across disciplines, offering a diverse range of programs in business, science, humanities, and technology, preparing students to make a global impact.

Application Deadline: 11 March 2026

Brief Description

• University or Organization: The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation in collaboration with Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin

• Department: Trinity Business School

• Course Level: Postgraduate (MSc)

• Award: Fully Funded Scholarship (tuition, levies, and monthly stipend)

• Access Mode: Online application submission via email

• Number of Awards: Four (4) scholarships for EU candidates; two (2) additional scholarships for non-EU emerging economy candidates

• Nationality: Irish nationals, residents in Ireland, and candidates from non-EU emerging economies

• The award can be taken in: Ireland

Eligibility

Eligible Countries:

• Ireland (for the main award)

• Non-EU emerging economies (for additional reserved scholarships)

Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for the MSc in Responsible Business & Sustainability offered by Trinity Business School.

Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all the following criteria:

• Must be from an underrepresented socio-economic background, such as:

  • Receiving government funding for low-income households (e.g., HEAR, SUSI, 1916 Bursary Fund)

  • Being in care or estranged from parents

  • Acting as a carer for an ill or disabled family member

  • Belonging to a minority group or coming from a deprived area

  • Being the first in the family to attend university

  • Having a disability in conjunction with socio-economic disadvantage

• Must be either an Irish national or a resident in Ireland for three of the last five years.

• Must not already hold a master’s degree or higher qualification.

• Must meet the entry requirements for the MSc Responsible Business & Sustainability program at Trinity Business School for the academic year 2026/27.

• Applicants must provide documentation supporting their eligibility, such as evidence of financial aid or proof of residence.

How to Apply

1. Course Application:

   • Apply for admission to the MSc in Responsible Business & Sustainability at Trinity Business School.

   • Submit the course application by 11 March 2026 to be eligible for the scholarship.

2. Scholarship Application:

   • Once holding an offer, prepare a single PDF file containing:

     • Your CV

     • Supporting documentation verifying your eligibility

     • A link (open access) to a 3-minute video addressing the following:

       • Q1. Describe your personal background and challenges faced as a student from an underrepresented background.

       • Q2. Explain how you intend to use your MSc in Responsible Business & Sustainability to create positive impact in the next five years.

Benefits

Successful recipients of the Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation Scholarship will receive:

• Full EU tuition fees (€16,575) for the MSc Responsible Business & Sustainability program

• Full student levies and charges (approx. €311)

• A monthly stipend of €2,000 covering 11 months (Sept 2026 – July 2027)

• Two additional scholarships of similar value are available for outstanding non-EU candidates from emerging economies, automatically considered upon course admission.

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