Applications
Am I Eligible?
Ad Astra academic scholars will have a proven record of academic excellence and a desire to continue to achieve at the highest level.
Prospective Students
Students entering undergraduate programmes in UCD are eligible for an Ad Astra Academic Scholarship on the basis of attaining six higher level A1 grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate. GCE A level applicants from Northern Ireland and the U.K presenting four Grade A* at A level in a single sitting will be awarded an Ad Astra Academic Scholarship, except in the case of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Physiotherapy and Radiography where no scholarships will be awarded to GCE applicants.
Current UCD students
Each year up to 17 scholarships are awarded to current undergraduate students across the University based on academic achievement at the end of first year. The scholarships are awarded across UCD programme areas as follows:
- Arts - 5
- Social Science - 1
- Science - 2
- Engineering and Architecture - 1
- Medicine & Medical Science - 1
- Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems - 1
- Public Health & Physiotherapy - 1
- Business - 2
- Law - 1
- Agriculture & Food Science - 1
- Veterinary Medicine - 1
Minimum eligibility criteria are listed below and further programme specific criteria may apply.
- A minimum stage GPA of 3.68 is required.
- The student must have obtained 60 graded ECTS and meet the progression requirements of their programme.
Continuing Eligibility
The Ad Astra Academic Scholarship is awarded for the duration of the programme of study, subject to annual review of continued high performance.
How do I apply?
No application is necessary for Ad Astra Academic scholarships. Stage 1 scholars will be notified of their scholarship offer by the UCD Admissions Office following the release of the CAO offers in late August each year. Stage 2 scholars will receive notification of their scholarship offer before the start of the academic year.
All scholarships are awarded subject to the general conditions of the Ad Astra scholarships and specific Terms & Conditions for each strand.
