Both UCD and the Quinn School of Business recognise student excellence and achievement through a wide range of awards.
Each year over 80 scholarships, awards and medals are presented to students at the annual school awards ceremony.
Academic Scholarships and Awards
UCD Quinn Scholarships include:
- KPMG Denis O'Connor Scholars Programme
- EY Scholars Programme
- Quinn Business & Society Scholarship
- Mont Kavanagh Trust Enterprise Internship Scholarship
- Graduate Scholarships
- Stage Scholarships
- Ad Astra Academy Scholarships
- Entrance Scholars
- University Scholarships
In addition, UCD offers an extensive range of awards, prizes, and scholarships to incoming and continuing students, including the Choral Scholarships, Cothrom na Féinne Scholarship, Global Excellence Scholarships, and the President's Award.
International Scholarships (Non-EU)
There are a range of scholarships available for international students studying at UCD including:
- UCD Global Scholarships
- UCD Global Excellence Scholarships
- UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business VPI Discretionary Scholarship
- Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships
You can find further information on International Student Scholarships at UCD Global website.
Scholarships Spotlight
The KPMG Scholars Programme, established by the UCD Quinn School and KPMG, is one of a number of opportunities developed to empower Quinn students to thrive throughout their academic journey offering various supports including mentoring and a summer internship.
Scholarships are open to students at the Quinn School and are awarded based on merit, achievement, and enabling impact. Over the course of ten years there will be a total of 40 KPMG Scholars.
Quinn works to create opportunities and support global experiences and opportunities for our students. One recent example is the Nobel Dialogues Scholarship aimed at future changemakers, students who are passionate about change and advancing equity and justice in the world.

Mihaela Borta
Economics and Finance student
2023 Nobel Dialogue Scholar
"I applied to this scholarship as I was very inspired by its objective to bring together the brightest students who have the most passion and drive to make changes in the world. The global issue at the centre of my presentation was Equal Opportunities for Women in Developing Countries."