Scholarships

The aim of the North/South Scholarship scheme is to encourage outstanding students from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to cross the border to undertake postgraduate study and experience life in the other Irish jurisdiction.  This year, Universities Ireland will offer four scholarships, each worth €25,000.

Strict eligibility rules apply – please see the Guidance for Applicants.

North/South Postgraduate Scholarships

The winners of the 2023 North/South Postgraduate Scholarships are: Katie Houlihan, Kildare is completing a Master of Science in Psychological Sciences in Law at Queen’s University Belfast Niamh Twomey, Clare is completing a PhD in English at Queen’s University Belfast Orla Kelly, Derry is completing a MSc Human Nutrition and Dietetics in University College CorkContinue reading North/South Postgraduate Scholarships →

History Bursary

The winners of the 2023 History Bursary: Emer O’Brien, Dublin Emer will complete her PhD in University College Dublin.  The title of her research is Last Outpost of the West: Ireland, White Supremacy and the Quest for Recognition Cian Lynch, Cork Cian will complete his PhD in University College Cork.  His proposed piece of researchContinue reading History Bursary →