Uversity’s Scholarships

Uversity’s Scholarships are for adult learners to acquire a Bachelor’s Degree for the first time that will help transform their lives and the lives of those around them. Scholarships enable successful candidates to pursue a degree in any discipline in selected institutions on the island of Ireland. Preference is given to candidates enrolling on full-time programmes. Other programmes will be considered on a case by case basis.

The Uversity’s Scholarships comprise financial support and programming throughout the course of the degree.  The value of the Scholarships depends on the successful recipients’ circumstances and need. Payments are made monthly and are subject to continued academic registration and progress.

For successful candidates who are leaving employment to pursue a degree, the loss of earnings will be taken into account when determining the Scholarships’ values.  Successful Uversity’s Scholarships candidates in the Republic of Ireland in receipt of means-tested social welfare benefits and, or SUSI grants can receive a maximum scholarship of €7,000 without impacting these supports.  Successful candidates in Northern Ireland should seek advice from Student Finance Northern Ireland and, or their local tax credit office to confirm any impact of a Scholarship.

To be eligible applicants must:

• Be at least 23 years by 1st January in the year of enrolment
• Be a citizen of an EU/EEA member state, Switzerland or the UK* or have permanent leave to remain in the Irish State.  See here for further information
• Be resident on the island of Ireland for 3 out of the last 5 years
• Be applying, have applied or have been admitted to a Bachelor’s Degree in one of Uversity’s participating institutions for the relevant academic year

Please note

• non-EEA citizens resident on the island of Ireland must have received permanent leave to remain by the closing date for applications. See here for further information.
• applicants can be currently enrolled on or have recently completed a course that prepares them for higher education. Applicants who have already received or are currently enrolled on a Bachelor’s Degree ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.
• applicants DO NOT need to have an offer at time of application but if selected for a scholarship must receive an offer on a Bachelor’s Degree in one of Uversity’s participating institutions to receive a scholarship. Candidates can have a deferred offer for admission to the 2021/22 academic year.
• preference is given to candidates enrolling on full-time programmes in any subject that can normally be completed in a maximum of four years. Other programmes will be considered on a case by case basis.
• Uversity’s Scholarships are awarded based on an assessment of financial need. Please note that if you no longer meet the eligibility or financial assessment criteria, you may no longer be eligible for the scholarship.