The University College Dublin (UCD) is offering fully funded master’s scholarships to international students who are seeking study opportunities in Ireland.

The UCD School of Earth Sciences Scholarship includes a full tuition fee waiver and an award of €20,000, as a contribution to living expenses for non-EU applicants.

Requirements

To be considered for the UCD School of Earth Sciences Masters Scholarship, you must:

  • be UK, EU, Irish, or Inernational students
  • apply to the School of Earth Sciences graduate taught masters programmes (MSc in Subsurface Geomodelling and MSc in Environmental and Engineering Geoscience) for the 2026-27 academic year.
  • be holding an offer of a place on one of these two MSc courses. 
  • meet the entry requirements for the two eligible master’s programmes.
  • meet the English Language requirements of the University College Dublin (UCD).

Benefits

The UCD School of Earth Sciences Scholarship includes;

  • Up to two full fee waivers for EU applicants. This is open to applicants who qualify for the EU fee rate (including Irish, other EU, and UK applicants).
  • Up to two stipends, to the value of €20,000, as a contribution to living expenses for non-EU applicants. This is open to all applicants who qualify for the Non-EU fee rate. 

Required Documents

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

  • Application Form
  • Transcripts,
  • CV,
  • Names of two referees and
  • A personal statement.

Method of Application

  • Click the green button below to go to the UCD School of Earth Sciences website.
  • Apply and secure admission for either of the graduate taught master’s programmes (MSc in Subsurface Geomodelling and MSc in Environmental and Engineering Geoscience) for the 2026-27 academic year.
  • Submit the Scholarship or Stipend applications via email to (opens in a new window)earthsciencesscholarships@ucd.ie
  • The scholarships will be awarded by a committee of the School of Earth Science faculty on the basis of academic excellence and student fit for the MSc.
  • The deadline for applications is February 28th, 2026, and candidates will be informed by mid-March.

Click Here to Apply

Application Deadline: February 28, 2026.