Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships
Overview
The Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship at Trinity College Dublin is a highly sought-after award for international students with outstanding academic records. This scholarship offers a one-time tuition fee reduction of €2,000 to €5,000 for students undertaking a full-time postgraduate taught programme. It is designed to attract high-calibre, non-EU students and reward their academic achievements.
Scholarship Value
This scholarship is valued between €2,000 and €5,000 per student. The award is provided as a single reduction to the tuition fees of a full-time postgraduate taught programme.
Eligibility and Selection
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must have non-EU status.
- You must be liable to pay tuition fees at the non-EU rate.
- You must hold a conditional or firm offer for a place in a postgraduate taught course at Trinity.
Selection is competitive and based on academic achievement and an evaluation of the applicant's potential to contribute to the diverse Trinity community. The committee also considers regional and programme diversity in its decisions.
Important Exclusions
Please note the following exclusions:
- Students applying for Business programmes are not eligible for this specific scholarship. They are advised to inquire about other potential bursaries or scholarships.
- Applicants from China are not eligible and should instead apply for the country-specific Claddagh Postgraduate Scholarship Programme.
Application Process
A separate application is required for this scholarship. Your application must be submitted by email to the Trinity Regional Manager or Officer for your specific region. You can find your Regional Manager's contact details by navigating to the scholarship page on the Trinity College Dublin website and selecting your country of residence.
Your application email must include the following:
- Trinity Offer Letter: A copy of your conditional or firm offer for a postgraduate course.
- 200-word statement: A statement on the topic "How I will contribute to our Trinity College Dublin community," submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- CV/Resume.
The email subject line must follow this format: your name + Trinity application ID + Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship.
Application Deadlines
Deadlines vary significantly by region. Please take careful note of the date that applies to you:
- All Americas: The application deadline is April 1st.
- India: Applications are reviewed in batches with the following deadlines:
- 1st Batch: 1st March
- 2nd Batch: 1st May
- 3rd Batch: 15th June
- All other regions: Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Scholarship Offers
You will receive an acknowledgement after submitting your application. Successful applicants will be notified by their Regional Officer. If you receive a scholarship offer, you will have 2 weeks to formally accept it by paying the required course acceptance deposit. Failure to accept the offer within this timeframe will result in the scholarship being allocated to another applicant.
Eligible nationalities
Eligible program levels
- Doctoral / PhD
- Master's Degree
- Non-Credential
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Postgraduate Diploma