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  • University of Galway, University College Dublin, University College Cork

    EU-Passworld Scholarship Programme: Education Pathway to Ireland

    About this scholarship

    EU-Passworld is an education pathway enabling talented refugees to develop their skills and careers. Three leading Irish universities are offering highly motivated refugee candidates the opportunity to pursue a full-time, fully funded one year master's degree with the support of UNHCR and Nasc. University of Galway (2 places), University College Dublin (2 places) and University College Cork (1 place) will welcome five students to begin their studies in September 2024.

    For more details about the scholarship programme and Masters on offer, please read the brochure available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15lBoztwbFV9SGiWxB-vj_yUfSlNm6f6o/view?usp=drive_link

  • Who can apply?

    Who is this opportunity for?
    Located outside of the country of study
    Eligible nationalities
    All nationalities
    Age limit at the time of application
    Not specified
    Eligible country of asylum
    Uganda
    Language skills required
    None at application stage but Duolingo (at least 110) will be required for admission if applicant is selected
    Other eligibility considerations
    This opportunity is aimed at refugees and/or asylum seekers currently residing in Uganda.
    Language of instruction
    English
    Required status documents
    Refugee certificate, Asylum seeker certificate, Complementary or temporary /protection status certificate

  • What is included?

    Type of funding
    Full scholarship (See provider website for more detail)
    Application fee?
    0
    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
    Work-study or part-time employment expected/permitted

  • How can I apply?

    Deadline for applications
    27 Mar 2024
    How to apply?

    Candidates are invited to submit their applications online via the online application form at https://forms.gle/9dpTCi196GRMCpec7.

    Please prepare scanned copies of the following documents before you start filling out this application:
    1. UNHCR Registration
    2. Any official ID that you have such as a passport (valid or expired) or travel document
    3. Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
    4. University/College Transcript of exams passed and relative grades

    Please also prepare a personal statement (max. 500 words) for each Master's programme you will apply to.

    Please submit the completed application form along with all required documents no later than Wednesday 27th March 2024 at 10:00pm Uganda local time. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

    For more details about the scholarship programme and Masters on offer, please read the brochure available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15lBoztwbFV9SGiWxB-vj_yUfSlNm6f6o/view?usp=drive_link

    Best of luck in your application!

  • For more details, contact the provider

  • Other details about this scholarship

    Types of visa granted on arrival
    Stamp 1 Immigration Permission without the need for an 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.

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