Scholarships in Ireland

Ireland is not as famous in terms of education as many European countries, including Germany, Great Britain and others.But it's still worth taking a closer look at this country.We propose to figure out why it is interesting for a student and what scholarships you can get.

Why Ireland?

In addition to the fact that Ireland has an English-speaking population, a high standard of living and security, there are certain reasons that attract applicants.

First, this country is good in terms of career prospects. There are many companies that are known all over the world, such as Google or IBM. In Ireland, researchers work with multinational companies and start-ups.

Second, education is given a lot of attention in the country: the government invests more than $ 782 million annually in research in Ireland, which leads to an increase in new programs at universities. There are currently 34 higher education institutions in Ireland offering over 5,000 study programs in a variety of fields.

Scholarships

There are many scholarships offered in Ireland, but not all of them even cover the cost of education. Those that cover the costs to the greatest extent include:

• The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship. The program offers scholarships that are suitable for different levels and any specialty.However, it is most beneficial for masters who are applying for a one-year program. The scholarship includes tuition fees for the first year and € 10,000 for a year of residence.

• Hardiman PhD Scholarships from National University of Ireland.Funding provides a scholarship of up to 16,000 euros and tuition fees. Suitable for students who want to get a PhD.

• University College Dublin offers 1-year Master's degree fee payment under Global Scholarship .If you are applying for a two-year program at the College ofEngineering and Architecture, you will be able to receive payment of the contribution for the second year for good performance.

There are many times more partial scholarships. Deadlines for the next year are not yet known, so they should be checked closer to the start of accepting applications.

• Trinity College Dublin has partial Masters scholarships. Within the framework of Constantina Maxwell Faculty Studentship and similar to the scholarship for bachelors Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships , you can get a discount of 5,000 euros on tuition.

• Prospective Masters from Russia, Kazakhstan and some other countries can apply for the Centenary Scholarship Program, which covers the payment of fees for 1 year of study.

• Trinity College Dublin's Global Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships offer a first-year discount of € 5,000. Under the same conditions, the college can apply for the Bachelor in Business Studies Scholarship, which is designed for the Global Business program

• The Waterford Institute of Technology offers partial scholarships for all learning levels. Bachelors can get a 20% discount on their fees. Within the framework of training for master's and PhD programs (taught postgraduate), they give a discount of 2000 euros.

• National University of Ireland also offers partial payment of 2000 euros for bachelors and masters.

• Discounts are offered on various programs at the University of Limerick. Among them:

-Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarships (discount up to 2000 euros)

- Scholarships fromKemmy Business Schoolfor masters (up to 1500 euros)

-Faculty of Science and Engineering Scholarships(discount from 2000 to 4000 euros)

Also SFIThe Centers for Research Training offers grants for a Master's degree (2 years) or PhD (4 years).Applications are accepted until September 5! You need strong motivation and relevant research experience.

Should you consider partial scholarships?

Yes, definitely worth it, because you can earn extra money while studying. International students whose study program lasts more than a year do not need to apply for a special work permit. A student can work no more than 20 hours a week, and in June, July, August, September and during the winter holidays - 40 hours.The minimum wage in Ireland is € 9.15 per hour.

Internships during training are also permitted. However, they should be provided within the program, not take more than 50% of the study time, and the place of internship should correspond to your profile.

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