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University College Cork, University College Dublin, University of Galway
Education Pathways Ireland
About this scholarship
Education Pathways Ireland is a masters-level scholarship programme enabling refugees currently residing in Uganda with an existing university degree to pursue graduate studies in Ireland.
Three leading Irish universities are offering highly motivated refugee candidates the opportunity to pursue a full-time, fully funded one year taught master's degree with the support of UNHCR and Nasc, the Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre. University of Galway (up to 2 places), University College Dublin (2 places) and University College Cork (1 place) will welcome the successful students to begin their studies in September 2025.
MASTERS ON OFFER
University of Galway
- MSc Biotechnology
- MSc Computer Science (Data Analytics)
- MSc Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety
University College Dublin (UCD) – open exclusively to female refugees**
University College Cork (UCC)
- MSc in Business Economics
- MSc in International Sustainable Business
- MSc in Sustainable Development, Agri-Food and Cooperatives
*Exact eligibility criteria varies for each programme. For more information on the programmes and entry requirements, please consult the scholarship booket via this link.
**Please Note: UCD’s 2 scholarship places are open exclusively to female refugees. UCC and University of Galway welcome applications from all genders.
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Who can apply?
Who is this opportunity for?Other Refugees currently living in UgandaEligible nationalitiesAll nationalitiesAge limit at the time of applicationNot specifiedEligible country of asylumUgandaOther eligibility considerationsApplicants must have completed a Bachelor's degree in a field related to Masters programme; achieved a minimum GPA of Second Class Honours; be fluent in English; be willing to travel independently to live in Ireland as an individual.Language of instructionEnglishRequired status documentsRefugee certificate -
What is included?
Type of fundingFull scholarship (See provider website for more detail)Application fee?No application fee.Covered in this programApplication feesTuitionBooksMonthly stipend (e.g. food allowance)HousingLocal transportation expensesHealth insuranceMentoring or psycho-social supportTravel costs to the third countryVisaSettling inTransition of documentsWork-study or part-time employment expected/permitted -
How can I apply?
Deadline for applications05 Mar 2025How to apply?Important Update: New Application Link and Extended Deadline for Education Pathways Ireland Scholarship
Due to a technical issue, the original application form for the Education Pathways Ireland Scholarship became unavailable 24 hours before the deadline. If you have already submitted your application, no further action is required—your application has been received.
For those who were unable to apply due to this issue, a new application form has been created, and the deadline has been extended to Wednesday, 5 March at 13:00 Uganda time.
Apply now: https://forms.gle/hCKHMt74nCgvDbSv6
Please note that only applicants who have not yet submitted an application should apply.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
When will candidates be notified of the outcome of the scholarship selections?Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates who advance to the next stage will be contacted. -
Other details about this scholarship
Types of visa granted on arrivalStamp 1 immigration permission without need for employment permitAre there options for me to stay after study has ended?Work permit/temporary residency; Permanent residency; citizenship applicationAm I allowed to work while studying?YesCan my family come with me?No -
Disclaimer
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