Dr Sinead McGrath Memorial Scholarship in Ireland for Master

  •  Master
  •  01-Sep-2024
  •   Ireland
  • $$  €2,500

Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the Dr Sinead McGrath Memorial Scholarship offered by Maynooth University in Ireland. The application is now open for the academic year 2024/2025.

The scholarship is available to students from all over the world who wish to pursue a master’s degree program at the university. The total value of this bursary will be €2500.Maynooth University is a leading institution known for its strong emphasis on research and academic excellence. Established in 1997 as an autonomous university, it has quickly built a reputation for its dynamic and innovative approach to education. The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including the humanities, sciences, engineering, and social sciences.

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Maynooth University Information

Maynooth University Grants

Dr Sinead McGrath Memorial Scholarship in Ireland for Master Founded in 1997, Maynooth University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Maynooth (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), County Kildare. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Skills, Ireland, Maynooth University (NUI Maynooth) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Maynooth University (NUI Maynooth) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: EU countries
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for the full-time taught MA in International Development or MA in International Peacebuilding, Security, and Development Practice.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  1. Demonstrated experience or engagement in community development, global development, or international peacebuilding in areas such as social justice, human rights, global citizenship education, volunteering, or campaigning.
  2. Must have achieved or will achieve in summer 2024, a 2.1 upper second-class honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent) as evidenced by official academic transcripts.
  3. Must be EU-status candidates living in Ireland or elsewhere and satisfy the eligibility criteria for the Master’s programme. Graduates from both national and international universities are welcome to apply, including those graduating in 2024.
  4. Must complete and submit a CV, a personal statement (500 words), and a short outline (400 words) of their proposed research topic by 1st September 2024.
  5. Must have received a firm or conditional offer of a place on either the MA in International Development or the MA in International Peacebuilding, Security, and Development Practice by 31st July 2024 to be considered for the bursary.
  6. Provision of two letters of academic reference (as part of the PAC.ie application).
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Offered Benefits

The total value of the bursary is €2,500, paid in two installments of €1,250. The recipient must be a registered student on a full-time taught Master’s programme at the time of payment of both installments. Failure to cover payment of course fees by 31st January 2025 will result in the suspension of the second payment until full fees (or balance thereof) have been paid.

Application Process

To apply, please send a personal statement outlining your expression of interest along with your CV and a short thesis proposal (less than 500 words) to by 1st September 2024. Reference letters should be provided as part of your programme application on PAC.ie.

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