Taught Masters' Postgraduate Scholarships
University of Galway has generous scholarships valued at €1,500 for EU students* applying for full-time taught master'spostgraduate courses. You will be eligible if you have been accepted to a full-time taught master's course at University of Galway, and have attained a first class honours (or equivalent) in a Level 8 primary degree.Full criteriahere(for entry 2022). Scholarship applications (for entry 2022) have now closed. This website will update in due course with details of the For Entry 2023 Scholarships.
*Non-EU students, please check international postgraduate scholarships you may be eligible for here.
Postgraduate Research Funding
Find out more about research funding opportunities, including our flagship Hardiman PhD Scholarships. J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, information here on School-specific:PhD Scholarships. Our sister College, Shannon College of Hotel Management, have recently launched a PhD scholarship (in the fields of Hospitality Hotel Management and/or Tourism Policy and Strategy), details here.
Postgraduate International Scholarships
University of Galway is committed to attracting high calibre students from around the world. To this end, the University offers a range of based scholarships to students from a number of countries, in line with our strategic international priorities. Find out more.
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics Scholarships
MBA Scholarships
J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics at University of Galway has a number of different MBA Scholarships available. For further information on each, please visit relevant websitehere.
Postgraduate taught programme scholarships, EU and non-EU available
Merit-based postgraduate scholarships are available, for a range of J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics programmes and disciplines. Learn morehere.
Scholarships and Funding for Adult Learning and Professional Development
Information on funding to support for yourprofessional, part-time or evening coursecan be foundhere.
University of Galway's University of Sanctuary scholarships
University of Galwayhas a number of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships available via its University of Sanctuary Scholarship Scheme. Applications opened on 28 June 2021. Full details here. Application information here.
Springboard & HCI Pillar 1 funded courses
Full information on the Government's Springboard Courses scheme (funded fees for postgraduate courses within the scheme) is onlinehere. See University of Galway Springboard and HCI Pillar 1 courses in the scheme here.
Old and Middle Irish Scholarship
Scoláireacht an Ollaimh Gearóid Mac Eoin
This Scholarship was founded in 2015 to honour the contribution to Celtic scholarship, and to the National University of Ireland, Galway of Professor Emeritus Gearóid Mac Eoin, Professor of Old and Middle Irish and Celtic Philology from 1966 to 1994, and each scholarships is valued at €1,500.
Graduates who have achieved a First Class Honours BA degree in Irish, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, or Celtic Studies, in Ireland or elsewhere, are eligible to apply. The Scholarship will be awarded on a competitivc basis to the First Class Honours graduate with the highest marks of those who apply in the particular year.
The Scholarship may be held with other Scholarships or Grants awarded by the University or by an external body. The Scholarship will be tenable only at the National University of Ireland, Galway for the full-time Taught MA in Old and Middle Irish, and only in the Session in which it is awarded.
You are required to register as a student of the University by the due registration date, and to remain registered until the end of the academic year in which the Scholarship is awarded. If the holder withdraws from the course for which she/he has registered before the end of the academic year, or fails to continue throughout the Scssion to meet the attendance and other requirements of the course, she/he will be required to repay to the University the whole or any part of the Scholarship as the Finance/ Resource Committee of Udarás na hOllscoile may decide.
Apply Now
Send a letter of application by 30 Augustof the relevant academic year to:
Professor Máirín Ní Dhonnchadha
Professor of Old and Middle Irish and Celtic Philology
School of Humanities, Univeristy of Galway
mairin.nidhonnchadha@universityofgalway.ie
T: + 353 91 493 010 / 087-750-2095
Scoláireacht an Ollaimh Gearóid Mac Eoin
Cuireadh Scoláireacht an Ollaimh Gearóid Mac Eoin ar bun sa bhliain 2015 mar aitheantas ar an gcomaoin a chuir Gearóid Mac Eoin, OllamhEmeritusle Sean- agus Meán-Ghaeilge agus Teangeolaíocht Cheilteach, ar an Léann Ceilteach, le linn dó bheith fostaithe in Ollscoil na hÉireann Gaillimh sna blianta 1966–1994 agus ó shin i leith. Luach €1,500 a bheidh ar gach Scoláireacht. Is cead an Sparántacht a bheith sa bhreis ar aon Scoláireacht nó Deontas eile a bhronnfaidh an Ollscoil nó comhlachas seachtrach.
Tionacht
Ní bheidh an Scoláireacht intionachta ach amháin in Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh, don Máistreacht sa tSean- agus sa Mheán-Ghaeilge (trí Theagasc), agus don Seisiún a mbronnfar dó í.
Coinníollacha an bhronnta
Clárú mar mhac léinn san Ollscoil faoin ndáta cláraithe cuí, agus bheith cláraithe go dtí deireadh na bliana acadúla dá mbronnfar an Scoláireacht.
Má éiríonn an sealbhóir as an gcúrsa ar chláraigh sé/sí dó roimh dheireadh na bliana acadúla, nó má theipeann air/uirthi na coinníollacha a bhaineann le freastal, nó coinníollacha eile ar bith a ghabhann leis an gcúrsa, a chomhlíonadh i rith an tSeisiúin, iarrfar air/uirthi cuid den Scoláireacht, nó an t-iomlán, a aisíoc leis an Ollscoil, de réir mar a thogróidh Coiste Airgeadais/Acmhainní Údarás na hOllscoile.
An bonn ar a mbronnfar
Táthar siúd a bhfuil céim BA Chéad Onóracha acu sa Ghaeilge, sa Bhreatnais, i nGáidhlig na hAlban, nó sa Léann Ceilteach, in Éirinn nó i dtír eile, i dteideal cur isteach ar an Scoláireacht. Bronnfar í ar bhonn iomaíoch ar an gcéimí Chéad Onóracha is airde marcanna díobh siúd a chuireann isteach ar an Scoláireacht in aon bhliain faoi leith.
Modh iarratais
Scríobh litir iarratais faoi 30 Lúnasaden bhliain acadúil chuí go dtí:
An tOllamh Máirín Ní Dhonnchadha,
Ollamh le Sean- agus Meán-Ghaeilge agus Teangeolaíocht Cheilteach,
Scoil na nDaonnachtaí, Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh
mairin.nidhonnchadha@nuigalway.ie
T:+ 353 91 493 010 / 087-750-2095
Sparánachtaí COGG / MGO
Tá Sparánachtaí, maoinithe ag angComhairle um OideachasGaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta(COGG) á dtairiscint d’IarchéimitheEolaíochta, Mata &Teangacha naMór-Roinne le tabhairt faoin MáistirGairmiúil san Oideachas (MGO). Tuilleadh eolais ar fáilanseo.
Tuilleadh eolais:
Sinéad Ní Ghuidhir, Scoil an Oideachais, Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh
T: +353 91 493 711 | +353 91 492 861
R:sineadnighuidhir@universityofgalway.ie
The School of Computer Science, Advanced MSc Scholarship (Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics)
University of Galway, School of Computer Science is offering one scholarship for the MSc in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics); this scholarship, up to the part value of €5,000 of the tuition fees, is awarded to the highest ranked graduate of the BSc Computer Science & IT undergraduate programme (GY350) among those who apply for the scholarship. This is open to all current GY350 final year students due to graduate in 2023, and all previous graduates of the programme.Please note that to be considered for this merit-based scholarship, applicants must first apply and be accepted to their chosen programme. They will subsequently be required to complete a separate scholarship application form.
MHSc/PDip Health Sciences (Children’s Palliative/ Complex Care)
Scholarship opportunity for this programme is available via the Victoria Thompson Scholarship Scheme. More information is available from Programme Director, Claire Quinn.E:claire.quinn@nuigalway.ie
And for academic year 2023/24, HSE is providing limited number of scholarships.Priority for the scholarship will be given to those working in specialist community palliative care settings in line with recent HSE policy recommendations . Applicants are considered first come, first served basis. Please contact the Programme Director Claire Quinn (claire.quinn@nuigalway.ie) for further information.
MSc (Clinical Research)—HRB Fellowship
The HRB-CRFG MSc Clinical Research Fellowship is awarded to assist a select number of graduate students entering the Clinical Research programme to gain experience in day-to-day clinical research activities. Information on this Fellowship is here.
Scoláireacht Mhic Dhonncha
Is le hurraíocht ó Fhoras na Gaeilge a cuireadh Scoláireacht Mhic Dhonncha i gcuimhne ar Joe Mac Donncha (1953–2016), céimí de chuid na hOllscoile, a thug sársheirbhís do phobal na Gaeilge sna rólanna seo a leanas:
- Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael (1997–2000)
- Cathaoirleach TG4 (2000–2004)
- Príomhfheidhmeannach Fhoras na Gaeilge (2002–2006)
- Príomhoifigeach Feidhmiúcháin Choiste Gairmoideachais Chontae na Gaillimhe (2006–2013)
- Príomhfheidhmeannach Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Mhaigh Eo, Sligeach agus Liatroim (2013–5)
- Comhalta Boird, Foras na Gaeilge (2011–2015)
- Cathaoirleach Fhoras na Gaeilge (2015–6)
Luach €6,015 a bheidh ar gach scoláireacht agus bronnfar dhá scoláireacht.
Coinníollacha
- Beidh céimithe de chuid OÉ Gaillimh a bhain céad onóracha i scrúduithe na céime agus Léann an Aistriúcháin nó Gaeilge mar ábhair chéime acu i dteideal cur isteach ar an scoláireacht.
- Is ar bhonn iomaíoch a bhronnfar an scoláireacht ar mhac léinn máistreachta a bheidh ag gabháil den MA sa Léann Teanga i bhfianaise spéis Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha sa chruinneas teanga, san aistriúchán agus san fhoclóireacht go háirithe.
- Má dhéantar an scoláireacht a bhronnadh ar mhac léinn páirtaimseartha, déanfar an scoláireacht a íoc ina dhá ghála bhliantúla de €3,008 in imeacht dhá sheisiún acadúla, faoi réir dhul chun cinn sásúil shealbhóir na scoláireachta.
Scoláireacht Mhic Dhonncha (1953–2016)
Is le hurraíocht ó Fhoras na Gaeilge a cuireadh Scoláireacht Mhic Dhonncha ar bun sa bhliain 2017 i gcuimhne ar Joe MacDonncha (1953–2016), céimí de chuid na hOllscoile, a thug sársheirbhís do phobal na Gaeilge sna rólanna seo a leanas:
- Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael (1997–2000)
- Cathaoirleach TG4 (2000–2004)
- Príomhfheidhmeannach Fhoras na Gaeilge (2002–2006)
- Príomhoifigeach Feidhmiúcháin Choiste Gairmoideachais Chontae na Gaillimhe (2006–2013)
- Príomhfheidhmeannach Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Mhaigh Eo, Sligeach agus Liatroim (2013–5)
- Comhalta Boird, Foras na Gaeilge (2011–2015)
- Cathaoirleach Fhoras na Gaeilge (2015–6)
Luach €6,015 a bheidh ar gach scoláireacht agus bronnfar dhá scoláireacht.
Coinníollacha
Beidh céimithe de chuid OÉ Gaillimh a bhain céad onóracha i scrúduithe na céime agus Léann an Aistriúcháin nó Gaeilge mar ábhair chéime acu i dteideal cur isteach ar an scoláireacht.
Is ar bhonn iomaíoch a bhronnfar an scoláireacht ar mhac léinn máistreachta a bheidh ag gabháil den MA sa Léann Teanga i bhfianaise spéis Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha sa chruinneas teanga, san aistriúchán agus san fhoclóireacht go háirithe.
Sa chás go mbeidh céimithe ar chómharcanna beifear i dtuilleamaí na marcanna ar mhodúil aistriúcháin agus/nó modúil teanga le hidirdhealú a dhéanamh ar iarrthóirí cáilithe.
Má dhéantar an scoláireacht a bhronnadh ar mhac léinn páirtaimseartha, déanfar an scoláireacht a íoc ina dhá ghála bhliantúla de €3,008 in imeacht dhá sheisiún acadúla, faoi réir dhul chun cinn sásúil shealbhóir na scoláireachta.
Beidh an sparánacht seo de bhreis ar aon deontas, scoláireacht nó eile a bheidh ag an té a roghnófar.
Is é Stiúrthóir Cláir an MA sa Léann Teanga a bheidh freagrach as an scoláireacht a riaradh ó bhliain go bliain.
The Colm Ó hEocha Bursary
This Bursary has been established in memory of Dr Colm Ó hEocha, President, University of Galway (then University College Galway) 1975–1995. Dr. Ó hEocha had previously been the University’s first Professor of Biochemistry from 1963. He also served as the Chair of the New Ireland Forum, of the Science Council of Ireland, of the Arts Council and of the Interim Local Radio Commission. Dr. Ó hEocha was the recipient of honorary doctorates from Queen’s University Belfast, Dublin University, University of Limerick and Connecticut College.
The Bursary has a value of €3,000 and will be awarded annually to the University of Galway graduate who has registered for a Taught Masters Programme in the University provided through Irish* and who has, in her/his primary degree taken at University of Galway, obtained the highest overall percentage of those eligible.
The Bursary may be held with any other Grant, Scholarship of Bursary.
*The Dean of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies will determine annually the list of eligible programmes.
Sparánacht Choilm Uí Eocha
Bunaíodh an Sparánacht seo i gcuimhne an Dr Colm Ó hEocha, Uachtarán OÉ Gaillimh (Coláiste na hOllscoile Gaillimh ag an am) 1975–1995. Bhí an Dr Ó hEocha ar an gcéad Ollamh le Bithcheimic san Ollscoil sa bhliain 1963. Chomh maith leis sin bhí sé ina Ollamh ar Fhóram Nua-Éireann, ar Chomhairle Eolaíochta na hÉireann, ar an gComhairle Ealaíon agus ar an gCoimisiún Eatramhach Raidió Áitiúil. Bhronn Ollscoil na Banríona, Béal Feirste, Ollscoil Bhaile Átha Cliath, Ollscoil Luimnigh agus Coláiste Connecticut céimeanna oinigh ar an Dr Ó hEocha.
Is fiú €3,000 an Sparánacht agus bronnfar é go bliantúil ar an gcéimí de chuid OÉ Gaillimh atá cláraithe ar Chlár Máistreachta Múinte san Ollscoil a chuirtear ar fáil trí mheán na Gaeilge* agus a bhfuil an céatadán foriomlán is airde bainte amach aige/aici, i measc na n-iarratasóirí incháilithe, ina b(h)unchéim in OÉ Gaillimh.
Is féidir an Sparánacht a fháil agus tú ag fáil aon Deontas, Scoláireacht nó Sparánacht eile.
* Cinnfidh Déan Choláiste na nDán, na nEolaíochtaí Sóisialta, agus an Léinn Cheiltigh liosta na gclár incháilithe gach bliain.
MSc Exercise Physiology & its Application in Therapy
OurMSc Exercise Physiology & its Application in Therapycourse is eligible for a Sports Scholarship. Email Programme Director ananya.gupta@nuigalway.ie for more detail.
Universities Ireland North/South Postgraduate Scholarships
Universities Ireland are offering four scholarships 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. More information here.
Galway Wind Park Scholarships Fund
The aim of the Galway Wind Park Community Fund is to maximise value and impact for local communities and people in the long-term. One of the most ways we can do this is through powering education and skills development. The Galway Wind Park Scholarship is designed to provide third-level education opportunities for local people to gain qualifications and ultimately build strong careers. Applications will open in October 2022. Full information here.
Government of Ireland Scholarships
The Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme provides outstanding students with the opportunity to direct their own research at the early-career stage, working with a supervisor, in their chosen area of interest. Information here.
The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships scheme provides high calibre students from non-EU/EEA countries with the opportunity to study full-time in Ireland for a period of one year. Information here.
educations.com Taught Masters in Europe Scholarship (& new MBA Scholarship)
On offer a scholarship of up to €5000 to help cover tuition fees.The scholarship is open to students from any country who will be studying a Master’s degree abroad at a European university. More information here.
On offer also is a new MBA Scholarship opportunity, worth $7,000. Full information here.
(Limited Programmes) Fees Scholarship Support
As a further effort to enhance access and participation opportunities for unemployed and low income groups, University of Galway has approvedanAdult Learning Tuition ScholarshipScheme to reduce fees for applicants in receipt of Job Seekers Benefit, Job Seekers Allowance, One-Parent Family Payment, Disability Allowance, Community Employment Scheme, Carer’s Allowance, or Social Insurance Contribution Credits, who wish to enrol for part-timeDegree, Diploma and Masters courses provided by the University, and who meet Department of Social Protection income thresholds.
For more information on theAdult Learning Tuition Scholarship,visithttp://universityofgalway.ie/adult-learning/faqs/fees-funding-&-scholarships/.
NUI Awards
These awards offer some scholarships at post-doctoral, postgraduate, and undergraduate level.
Global Study Awards
The Global Study Awards recognises studying abroad as a positively life changing experience for many students, opening their minds to alternative ways of personal life and professional career, as well as promoting intercultural understanding and tolerance.
The Award prize will be applied toward the cost of tuition fees in the first instance, paid directly to the Higher Education Institution that the successful candidate will attend.
If tuition fees are below the maximum individual award fund of £10,000, the remaining funds may be allocated per diem for living costs for a maximum of 52 weeks starting from when the student first registered at the higher education institution.Awards are to a maximum value of £10,000
Postgrad Study Bursaries
Postgrad Solutions Study Bursary. Each bursary is worth Stg £500 and they are open to students from anywhere in the world. Full information here.
Irish Aid Fellowships
Fellowships are available for international students, information here. (Some of our postgraduate programmes are now also being funded under the Ireland-Palestine Scholarship strand of Irish Aid Fellowships.)
Access Centre Scholarships
Scholarship information compiled by our Access Centre ishere. (Some of our these are for postgraduates.)
