There are over 100 Cothrom Na Féinne Scholarships awarded each year with some specific sponsored Cothrom Na Féinne Scholarships:
- UCD Champions Cothrom na Féinne Scholarship- This scholarship is open to first time undergraduate entrants (first years) who meet the eligibility criteria; they do not need to be registered to a specific programme. The value of these scholarships is €2,500 per year of study.
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Cothrom Na Féinne Scholarship in memory of Ruth McMahon - This is a memorial scholarship set up in memory of Dr Ruth McMahon. This scholarship is open to students registered with the UCD Colleges of Engineering & Architecture and Science. Two scholarships are available - one for a science student and one for an engineering student. The value of the scholarship is €3,000 per year of study.
- Muckross Park - Bugatto Scholarship - This scholarship is for first year UCD students who are receiving the SUSI grant and have graduated from Dominican College, Muckross Park, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. Applicants must indicate that they attended Muckross Park School on their scholarship application. The value of this scholarship is €5,000 per year of study.
- Brigid Dolan in English Literature- This is a specific sponsored Cothrom Na Féinne scholarship for an access student studying any of the following programmes: BA Humanities - English Literature, BA Humanities - English with Creative Writing, BA Humanities – English, Drama and Film, BA Arts English and Drama, BA Arts English and Film, or BA Arts English with another subject combination. Note: Student needs to keep English as a major to Degree.
- AtkinsRéalis - Tom O'Malley UCD Cothrom na Féinne Scholarship - This is a memorial scholarship set up in memory of Tom O'Malley, to support a UCD Cothrom na Féinne Scholarship in Engineering. Preference will be given to a student registered in a civil or mechanical engineering programme. The value of this scholarship is €7,000 per year of study.
- Colm and Louise O'Shea UCD Cothrom na Féinne Scholarship - This is a memorial scholarship set up in memory of Colm & Louise O'Shea. It will support a student in UCD School of English, Drama and Film. The value of this scholarship is €3,000 per year of study.
- UCD Cothrom na Féinne Scholarship in memory of David Flynn - This is a memorial scholarship set up in memory of David Flynn. It will support a student in Computer Science or Engineering. The value of this scholarship is €3,000 per year of study.
- UCD Cothrom na Féinne Scholarship in memory of Roger McCarrick - This is a memorial scholarship set up in memory of Roger McCarrick . This scholarship is open to students registered with UCD College of Health and Agriculture Sciences and UCD College of Science. Priority will be given to students in UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science. The value of this scholarship is €3,000 per year of study.
- Dr Luke Brady UCD Cothrom na Féinne Scholarship in Medicine - This is a memorial scholarship set up in memory of Dr Luke Brady. It will support a student in Medicine. The value of this scholarship is €5,000 per year of study.
- J.Higgins UCD Cothrom na Féinne Scholarship in Engineering - The J.Higgins scholarship will support a student in Engineering. The value of this scholarship is €5,000 per year of study.
- Marcel Mulholland UCD Cothrom na Féinne Scholarship - The Marcel Mulholland scholarship will support a student in the UCD School of Science or Veterinary Medicine. The value of this scholarship is €7,000 per year of study.
- UCD Cothrom na Féinne Think Again Scholarship - This is a separate scholarship application. This scholarship is specifically for mature women who are distant from education. The value of the Think Again Scholarship is €7,000 per year of study and provides funding for living costs, as well as a range of other vital supports such as career and personal development. Find out more about the Think Again and find out how to apply here.
Cothrom na Féinne Scholarships start at €2,500 per year for the normal duration of the scholars programme of study. Scholarships will be paid in two instalments each year, the first in the Autumn Trimester and the second in the Spring Trimester. The scholarship package also includes:
- Dedicated Welcome Programme
- Programme of academic workshops and seminars
- Dedicated personal support offered by a team of experts
- The support of a peer mentoring network
- Leadership training programme, networking and development opportunities
All scholars will also be invited to the UCD Entrance Awards in February to receive their scholarship award.