Global Scholarship
If you have received an offer to study at University College Dublin International Study Centre, you can apply for our partial tuition scholarship to help fund your pathway programme. You will not be considered for this scholarship if you are sponsored by an organisation, government or company. This scholarship's value may differ depending on region and is offered first come, first served.
To find out more, speak to one of our Student Enrolment Advisors or contact your agent representative.
Joint Scholarship
University College Dublin (UCD) and Dublin International Study Centre (ISC) are offering joint scholarships of up to €23,000 to international students.* The scholarship is available towards your tuition at the International Study Centre, as well as for your chosen progression degree at UCD.
The following scholarships are available for students studying an International Foundation Year at the International Study Centre. After progressing to your undergraduate degree, you will continue to receive funding for each year towards your study in Ireland.
| International Foundation Year at Dublin ISC | Undergraduate degree at UCD | Undergraduate degree at UCD |
| 3-term course | 3-year courses | 4-year courses |
| Business, Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities | Up to €4,000 | €2,000 each academic year | €4,000 each academic year |
| Engineering and Sciences | Up to €4,000 | €2,000 each academic year | €4,000 each academic year |
*UCD's scholarships are based on meeting eligibility criteria and academic requirements detailed in the terms and conditions and excludes students progressing to Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences, and Radiology degrees and sponsored students.
Am I eligible for the joint scholarship?
All self-funded students are eligible for the joint scholarship, excluding those who are progressing to degrees in Biomedical Science, Health & Life Sciences, and Radiology. Sponsored students are not eligible for these scholarships. To be eligible, you must:
- Scholarships are valid for 2025/26 academic year programmes at the International Study Centre.
- If students are offered with a scholarship for the International Study Centre programme, students need to confirm or conditionally confirm their place within two weeks.
- Scholarships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The maximum amount will not always be available, and students are not eligible for multiple scholarships.
- If you're applying directly via our website, please ensure you select the following option "Self or family funded and seeking a partial scholarship from you.
Both scholarships are subject to meeting the published foundation requirements and subject to availability.
More information can be found here.
