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Non EU Scholarship Students

Non-EU Scholarships

There are a number of scholarships which non-EU students may apply for

Non EU Scholarship Students

Government of Ireland Education Scholarships

These scholarships are funded by the Government of Ireland in partnership with Irish higher education institutions (HEIs) and managed by the Higher Education Authority. Under the initiative, 60 scholarships are awarded each year for one year of full-time study at NFQ levels 9 or 10 (master’s, postgraduate diploma or PhD).

The offer is open to students from non-EU/EEA countries and is applicable to all fields of study.

Successful candidates will receive:

  • A €10,000 stipend for one year of full-time study
  • A full fee waiver to the awardees for the year of their scholarship
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Ireland Fellows Programme

The Ireland Fellows Programme offers people from around the world the opportunity to spend one year studying in Ireland. Students study for a masters or PhD in areas linked to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The programme is fully funded by the Irish Government and is offered under the auspices of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

ATU Sports Scholarships

The ATU Sports Scholarship Programme provides excellent supports to talented student athletes. We recognise their need to balance both sporting and academic commitments. ATU Sports Scholarships include financial benefits of up to €3,000 per annum. Non-financial benefits include free or reduced rate access to sports facilities, access to sports science supports, free sports scholarship gear plus lots more.

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ATU Alumni Scholarship for Masters Programmes

We are committed to fostering the professional and academic growth of our alumni through a variety of lifelong learning opportunities. As part of our alumni benefits programme, we are excited to offer a 20% reduction in academic fees for members of the ATU Alumni Network who choose to pursue a level 9 master’s programme at ATU.