Google Translate

Find scholarships

  • 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

    University College Dublin (UCD) – open exclusively to female refugees**

    University College Cork (UCC)

    *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. 

  • Who can apply?

    Who is this opportunity for?
    Other Refugees currently living in Uganda
    Eligible nationalities
    All nationalities
    Age limit at the time of application
    Not specified
    Eligible country of asylum
    Uganda
    Other eligibility considerations
    Applicants 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 instruction
    English
    Required status documents
    Refugee certificate

  • What is included?

    Type of funding
    Full scholarship (See provider website for more detail)
    Application fee?
    No application fee.
    Covered in this program
    Application fees
    Tuition
    Books
    Monthly stipend (e.g. food allowance)
    Housing
    Local transportation expenses
    Health insurance
    Mentoring or psycho-social support
    Travel costs to the third country
    Visa
    Settling in
    Transition of documents
    Work-study or part-time employment expected/permitted

  • How can I apply?

    Deadline for applications
    28 Feb 2025
    How to apply?

    Apply via the online application form accessed here. 

    Please prepare scanned copies of the following documents before you start filling out this application:
    1. Refugee ID Card/Refugee Attestation 

    2. University/College Degree Certificate

    3. University/College Transcript of exams passed and relative grades

    4. CV in Europass format

    5. Letter of motivation in PDF format

    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 arrival
    Stamp 1 immigration permission without need for employment permit
    Are there options for me to stay after study has ended?
    Work permit/temporary residency; Permanent residency; citizenship application
    Am I allowed to work while studying?
    Yes
    Can my family come with me?
    No

  • Disclaimer

    The content presented on this site has originated from the third party providers. UNHCR is not responsible for the application process or oversight of the opportunities presented here. Questions on a particular opportunity should be directed to the relevant provider.

Looking for more help or information?

Please visit help.unhcr.org for more information on refugee services in each country.