The UCD Ad Astra Academic Scholarships Programme for 2023 is available for students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in various fields including Arts, Science, Law, Business, Medicine, Nursing, Engineering, Actuarial & Financial Studies, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Veterinary Medicine at University College Dublin. To apply for this scholarship, please use the provided link. The application deadline is 28th August 2023.
The UCD Ad Astra Academic Scholarships Programme, provided by University College Dublin, aims to support and provide opportunities to exceptional and high-achieving students during their studies at UCD.
Short Info About UCD Ad Astra Academic Scholarships Programme 2023:
- Degree level: Bachelor’s
- Provided by: University College Dublin
- Application deadline: 28th August 2023
- Scholarship value: Partial Funding, €3,000 per year + other benefits
- Eligible student: All Nationalities
The eligibility criteria for the UCD Ad Astra Academic Scholarships Programme are as follows:
Prospective students:
- Scholarships will be awarded based on academic criteria, which require a minimum of 6 H1’s in the first attempt of the Leaving Cert or an equivalent qualification (such as A-Levels), along with completing the online application.
- Applicants should submit a personal statement and a statement of achievements “beyond the classroom” to showcase their extracurricular accomplishments.
- Candidates must provide evidence of the achievements mentioned in their application.
- The scholarship must be utilized in the year it is offered.
Current students:
- Current undergraduate students of University College Dublin are also eligible to apply for the scholarship.
- Candidates will be selected based on their academic performance at the end of the first year.
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.68 and have completed 60 graded ECTS.
- Students must meet all the progression requirements and program-specific criteria.
Benefits of the UCD Ad Astra Academic Scholarships Programme include:
- €3,000 per year as a stipend.
- Support from a dedicated academic mentor.
- Participation in a program of workshops and seminars conducted by academics, distinguished alumni, and guest speakers throughout the year, focusing on the development of scholars’ academic, personal, and leadership potential.
- The opportunity to undertake an elective module called Ad Astra Professional & Personal Development in the second stage of the program.
- Networking and development opportunities.
- Access to the Scholars’ Room and participate in team-building events.
