Open Learning Scholarship | Terms & Conditions

1. This is a scholarship funded through HEA PATH, in partnership with UCD, IADT, NCAD and MIE.
2. Students must be in good academic and financial standing, and if successful will be responsible for paying their full Open Learning fees.
3. Scholarships cannot be deferred.
4. Students can apply for up to 3 modules for Spring Term in 2023-24.
5. Students can only take modules which are available through the Open Learning programme.
6. Modules must be taken and completed for credit.
7. Payment is conditional and subject to the successful student registering for their modules.
8. The maximum cumulative amount a student can receive in Open Learning Scholarships is €3,000, or the value of 6 modules, over the lifetime of their studies.
9. Students must be first-time entrants to Higher Education, who have not previously achieved a qualification of Level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications.
10. Scholarships will be withdrawn if students face disciplinary proceedings within their institution.
11. Successful candidates may be asked to take part in feedback sessions and publicity material to promote the Open Learning scholarship and programme.
12. Academic performance will be monitored, and withdrawal from the programme will result in revocation of Scholarship.
13. Failure to pass modules will invalidate future applications for Open Learning Scholarships.
14. In the event of unforeseen circumstances or illness, the usual extenuating circumstances policy for each institution will apply.
15. Applicants must have a legal entitlement to remain in Ireland to complete their proposed course of study. The onus rests with the applicant to satisfy the institution in this regard.
16. Applicants must have been resident in the EU for at least 3 of the past 5 years.
17. Open Learning Scholars will be encouraged to act as role models within their institution and their local community.
18. Personal and supporting information supplied by you in this application will be used by UCD's Access and Lifelong Learning Centre and the Certificate in Open Learning Assessment Board to assess your application for eligibility.
19. If successful in receiving a scholarship, data will be kept for the duration of your studies, plus one year.

For further information or details regarding these Terms and Conditions please contact: all@ucd.ie

Would you like to appeal the outcome decision?

The Leinster Pillar I Cluster is committed to ensuring all applications are assessed fairly and accurately.

Appeals can be made by emailing (opens in a new window)all@ucd.ie. Appeals will be independently reviewed on the grounds that the information provided was considered, assessed and scored correctly. The information submitted in the online application and the supporting documentation received will be used in consideration of the appeal. It will not be possible to submit further documentation at the appeal stage. The closing date for spring 2023/24 appeals will be the published after the opening of spring applications.