
UCD Access and Lifelong Learning recognise that many students could not succeed in university without some financial support. You can find information here about some of the various scholarships and support schemes available for registered UCD Students.
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Scholarships
- Cothrom na Féinne UCD Access Course - Fee reduction for students participating in Access to AHSSL and Access to SEAM.
- PATH Open Learning Scholarship - Fee waiver for students participating in Open Learning programme.
Bursaries
- Part-Time Student Support Fund - Means-tested payment for Irish / EU students who are studying part-time.
- Parenting Support Fund - Means-tested payment for Irish / EU students who are parenting.
Scholarships
- Cothrom na Féinne Scholarship - For incoming first-year students.
- Cothrom na Féinne for Traveller Students - For incoming students who are from Traveller, Roma, Asylum Seeker and Refugee groups.
- 1916 Bursary - For incoming first-year students.
- Sanctuary Programme - Support for incoming students who are refugees, asylum seekers, and those with leave to remain.
- NUI Scholarship for Students with Disabilities - One-time payment for incoming students with physical and sensory disabilities.
Bursaries
- HEAR Student Assistance Fund - Annual funding payment for students who entered UCD through the HEAR pathway.
- University Student Support Fund - Means-tested annual funding for Irish / EU students on full-time programmes.
- Parenting Support Fund - Means-tested annual funding for Irish / EU students who are parenting.
National Funding
- SUSI Grant - Means-tested funding that provides students with a maintenance grant to support their studies. You should apply for this during the summer before you begin your degree.
Scholarships
- Cothrom na Féinne Graduate - Fee waivers in agreed Postgraduate Social Sciences and Science Programmes for Irish and EU students from Access backgrounds.
Bursaries
- University Student Support Fund - Means-tested annual funding for Irish / EU students on full-time programmes.
- Parenting Student Support Fund - Means-tested annual funding for Irish / EU students who are parenting.
- Part-time Student Support Fund - Means-tested payment for Irish / EU students studying part-time.
National Funding
- SUSI Grant - Means-tested funding that provides students with fee assistance for full-time postgruduate study.
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