Carbery Group Scholarship in Ireland for Master

  •  Master
  •  11-Aug-2025
  •   Ireland
  • $$  €10,630 towards tuition fees and a €2,500 stipend; includes a work placement

Carbery Group is pleased to offer an annual scholarship to support a postgraduate student enrolled in the MSc Sustainable Development, Agri-Food and Co-operatives at University College Cork (UCC). This initiative aims to foster expertise in sustainable agri-food systems and cooperative business models while offering hands-on experience through a work placement with Carbery Group.

The scholarship is designed to encourage talented EU/ UK students to pursue postgraduate study in sustainable development, agri-food systems, and cooperatives, and to build meaningful connections between academia and industry.

University College Cork Information

University College Cork Grants

Carbery Group Scholarship in Ireland for Master Founded in 1845, University College Cork is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Cork (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), County Cork. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Skills, Ireland, University College Cork (UCC) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University College Cork (UCC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 174 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: EU and UK

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for the MSc in Sustainable Development, Agri-Food and Co-operatives at UCC

  • Admissible Criteria: Applicants must have secured a minimum Second Class Honours Grade 1 in an approved primary degree or equivalent.

    • Applicants must have applied via the UCC Applications System, received an offer, and accepted a place on the MSc programme.

    • Applicants must submit a short personal statement (max. 500 words) on the topic: “What would be of greatest interest/benefit to you in terms of working in Carbery?”

    • Applicants must name at least two referees – one academic and one professional.

    • All applicants must be available for a selection interview if shortlisted.

Offered Benefits

  • €10,630 towards tuition fees

  • €2,500 stipend

  • Work placement with Carbery Group

  • Direct engagement with a leading international agri-food company.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted using the official Carbery Group Scholarship Application Form, available from the Programme Administrator. Submit your completed application form and personal statement to:

Ms Rachel Cotter, Programme Administrator
Email:

For queries, contact the Programme Directors:
Olive McCarthy and Noreen Byrne

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