CACSSS International Merit Based Scholarships 2026/27

The CACSSS International Merit Based Scholarship for 2026/27 offers a 20% fee reduction to international (non-EU) students enrolling in taught master's programmes within the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences at University College Cork (UCC). This scholarship recognizes academic excellence by rewarding students who have achieved a first-class honours (1H) undergraduate degree or an equivalent GPA.

Eligibility

• Open to international (non-EU) students
• Must be enrolled in a taught master's programme in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences at UCC
• Must hold a 1H (first-class honours) undergraduate degree or GPA equivalent at the time of acceptance
• Must have an accepted offer in the UCC Application Portal (CRM)

Scholarship Value

• 20% reduction on tuition fees for the duration of the programme
• Capitation fees are not included and remain payable by all students; these fees are subject to change

Awarding Process

• This scholarship is automatically awarded at the offer stage based on previous academic results
• No application is required

Important Notes

• The scholarship cannot be combined with any other UCC scholarship offers
• For any questions, students may contact the UCC International Office via email at internationaloffice@ucc.ie

This merit-based scholarship is an excellent opportunity for high-achieving international students to receive financial support while pursuing advanced studies at UCC. Check your eligibility and ensure your academic credentials meet the criteria to benefit from this automatic fee reduction.