Welcome to the Ad Astra Academy - Academic Scholars Programme
The UCD Ad Astra Academic scholarship programme fosters academic potential in incoming and continuing students, supporting their progress through a range of disciplines within the University. The Academy offers participating students a number of benefits and supports, and a programme of activities designed to cultivate their skills and strengths.
This website aims to offer an introduction to the work of the Ad Astra Academy, as well as providing full information for those interested in the Academy’s scholarship programme. Here you can find further details about the aims and ideals of the Academy and testimonies from current scholarship recipients.
The UCD Ad Astra Academic programme seeks motivated students who can demonstrate high intellectual achievement yet want to reach further through undertaking a challenging university programme. The Academy will provide a supportive environment in which to help you meet the challenge.
If you have further questions about the Ad Astra Academy Academic programme please contact us.
Prof. Liam Kennedy
Director - Ad Astra Academic Scholars
