North South Postgraduate Scholarships
Deadline: 14 May, 2020Eligibility summary
- Level of StudyPostgraduate Taught, Postgraduate Research
Overview
The aim of this scheme is to encourage outstanding students from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to cross the border to undertake postgraduate study and experience life in the other Irish jurisdiction.
Each year, Universities Ireland offers four scholarships, each worth €15,000, to students who have been accepted to undertake a recognised Master’s Degree or are entering the first year of a PhD programme at a university in the island of Ireland that is not in the same jurisdiction as the university where they have previously studied.
Further Information
For further details please visit Universities Ireland website for further details, application form and applicant guidance notes: http://universitiesireland.ie/northsouth-postgraduate-scholarships/
Funding Towards
Tuition Fees, Living Costs / Stipend, Miscellaneous
Funding Body
Universities Ireland http://universitiesireland.ie/northsouth-postgraduate-scholarships/
Funding Amount
Masters Scholarship is worth €15,000 and PhD Bursary is worth €13,000.
Scholarship winners from the Republic of Ireland will be paid in Euro whilst winners from Northern Ireland will be paid in the Sterling equivalent as converted on the day the cheques are issued.
Number of Awards
4 Postgraduate Masters Scholarships worth €15,000 and 2 PhD Bursaries worth €13,000
Funding Body
Universities Ireland http://universitiesireland.ie/northsouth-postgraduate-scholarships/
Relevant Links for More Information
Application guidance notes: http://universitiesireland.ie/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/North-South-Postgrad-2020.pdf
Terms and Conditions
Eligibility
Scholarships are open to all students, regardless of their nationality or birth place, who satisfy one of the three prescribed sets of criteria listed in guidance notes. Strict eligibility rules apply – please read the Guidance for Applicants carefully – available http://universitiesireland.ie/northsouth-postgraduate-scholarships/
Funding Type
Help with new course
Fee Status
Any
Study Level
Postgraduate Taught, Postgraduate Research
Start Date
Mon, 20 Apr 2020 08:00:00 BST
Close Date
Thu, 14 May 2020 16:00:00 BST
How to Apply
Completed application form and accompanying essay must be submitted online before 4pm on Thursday 14 May 2020. Further details, guidance notes for applicants and online application are available at http://universitiesireland.ie/northsouth-postgraduate-scholarships/