The University College Dublin is inviting aspirants to apply for the Think Again Scholarships for the academic session 2023-2024.

The scholarship aims to support women candidates from Irish, EU, EEA, UK or Swiss national who are going to take part in the part-ti me or full-time undergraduate degree at the University College Dublin. The programme provides funding for living costs, as well as a range of other vital supports such as career and personal development.

Established in 1854, University College Dublin is a publicly funded research university located in Dublin, Ireland. This institution is also affiliated with the National University of Ireland and holds the 236th position in the Best Global Universities ranking, as well as the 181st spot in the QS World University Rankings for 2023. Notably, it stands as the largest university in Ireland and holds a position of high esteem among prestigious educational institutions.

Why choose to study at the University College Dublin? UCD is renowned for its exceptional standard of education and robust student support. Its reputation extends worldwide due to the excellence of its academic programs. UCD sets global standards across all facets of its establishment. The university provides outstanding prospects for its students, empowering them to shape the future indefinitely.

Application Deadline: The deadline for applications from part-time students is Monday 28 August 2023 at 5pm.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University College Dublin
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Award:  €25,000 per year
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in Ireland

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Overseas students can apply.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The University offers an Undergraduate and graduate taught degree program in any subject offered by the university
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:

To be considered for the Think Again Scholarship and applying for a full-time course you must be:

• A woman aged 23 years and over.
• Income: Living in a household with a combined reckonable income of €25,000 per year or less.
• Be in receipt of along-term Social Protection payment  or its equivalent from an EU Member State.
• Be eligible for a SUSI Special Rate Grant.
• Education: A first-time entrant to Higher Education at NFQ Level 6 or above; ORAn entrant who has previously attended but not completed a course at NFQ Level 6 or above and has had a 3-year break in study since leaving that course; OR An entrant who has completed a NFQ Level 6 or above diploma as part of a progression pathway to a UCD undergraduate degree.
• Residency: You must have been resident in the Irish State for three of the last five years.

To be considered for the Think Again Scholarship and applying for a part-time course you must be:

• A woman aged 23 years and over.
• Income: Living in a household with a combined reckonable income of €25,000 per year or less.
• Be in receipt of a long-term Social Protection payment or its equivalent from an EU Member State.
• Education: A first-time entrant to Higher Education at NFQ Level 6 or above;
  ORAn entrant who has previously attended but not completed a course at NFQ Level 6 or above and has had a 3-year break in study since leaving that course;
  OR An entrant who has completed a NFQ Level 6 or above diploma as part of a progression pathway to a UCD undergraduate degree.
• Nationality:You must be an Irish, EU, EEA, UK or Swiss national or have a specific immigration status. Your nationality must be supported by documentation which may include; a passport or your full civil birth certificate, copy of your Public Services Card or an original government issued photo identification document; OR leave to remain permission from the Department of Justice which must be supported by a letter from the International Protection Office.
• Residency: You must be resident in the Irish State, EU, EEA, UK or Swiss Federation for three of the last five years. Residency must be supported by documentation which may include, Social Protection Statements, GP letters, letters from schools, your P60 for years up to 2018 or Employment Detail Summary from 2019 onwards.