University College Dublin (UCD) is offering fully funded master’s scholarships to outstanding international students seeking to study in Ireland.
The UCD School of Earth Sciences Scholarship 2026 provides a full tuition fee waiver and a €20,000 annual stipend to support living expenses for eligible non-EU applicants admitted into selected MSc programmes for the 2026/27 academic session.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Ireland
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward:
- Full Tuition Fee Waiver
- €20,000 per year (Living Expenses Support)
- Deadline: February 28, 2026
Scholarship Details
University College Dublin (UCD) is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities available under the School of Earth Sciences for its graduate taught master’s programmes. These scholarships are designed to attract high-achieving students with strong academic backgrounds who wish to advance their expertise in earth and environmental sciences.
The UCD School of Earth Sciences Master’s Scholarship is open to international, Irish, EU, and UK students who are applying to study MSc in Subsurface Geomodelling or MSc in Environmental and Engineering Geoscience for the 2026–2027 academic year. The award aims to reduce financial barriers for qualified students by offering tuition support and living stipends, while promoting academic excellence and global participation in UCD’s world-class learning environment.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the UCD School of Earth Sciences Master’s Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be an International, Irish, EU, or UK student
- Apply to one of the eligible graduate taught master’s programmes:
- MSc in Subsurface Geomodelling
- MSc in Environmental and Engineering Geoscience
- Be holding an offer of admission for one of the eligible MSc programmes for the 2026/27 academic year
- Meet the academic entry requirements for the selected programme
- Satisfy the English Language requirements of University College Dublin (UCD)
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the UCD School of Earth Sciences Scholarship 2026 will receive:
- Up to two full tuition fee waivers for EU applicants
- Open to Irish, EU, and UK students who qualify for the EU fee rate
- Up to two stipends worth €20,000 per year for non-EU applicants
- Provided as a contribution towards living expenses
- Open to students who qualify for the Non-EU fee rate
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must be prepared to submit:
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Names and contact details of two referees
- A personal statement
How to Apply
To apply for the UCD School of Earth Sciences Scholarship 2026:
- Visit the UCD School of Earth Sciences official webpage
- Apply for and secure admission into one of the eligible MSc programmes for the 2026/27 academic year
- Submit the scholarship or stipend application via email to:
- Applications will be reviewed by a faculty selection committee based on academic excellence and programme fit
The deadline for scholarship applications is February 28, 2026, and successful candidates will be notified by mid-March 2026.
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