DCU Merit Scholarship

Dublin City University - All campuses
Amount
Varies
Auto applied
Yes
Last updated
March 4, 2026
Source
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Overview

Dublin City University (DCU) offers the DCU Merit Scholarship, a partial merit-based scholarship designed for non-EU international students. This scholarship recognizes academic excellence and provides financial support to help offset tuition costs for outstanding applicants.

Eligibility

  • Open to non-EU students applying to study at Dublin City University.
  • Applicants are automatically considered for the scholarship upon application; no separate scholarship application is required.
  • Scholarship awards are based on academic merit as assessed during the admissions process.

Scholarship Value

  • The scholarship provides a partial tuition fee reduction.
  • The exact value of the scholarship is determined by DCU and communicated upon successful admission.

Application Process

  • Apply to a DCU program as a non-EU student to be automatically considered.
  • Scholarship offers are communicated alongside admission decisions.

Important Notes

  • This scholarship is not available to EU or Irish students.
  • The scholarship is awarded one time only and is not guaranteed for subsequent years.
  • Meeting eligibility does not guarantee a scholarship; awards are competitive and based on academic merit.

Prospective international students seeking scholarships for academic excellence at DCU should apply early and ensure their application reflects their strongest academic credentials. Take advantage of this opportunity to receive financial support when pursuing higher education at Dublin City University.

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

All program levels
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