Applications are being accepted from the Non-EU applicants for Innovation/ Entrepreneurship Scholarships. This study program is offered by the University College Cork in Ireland.
This scheme is established to support international students who want to enroll in an undergraduate/level 8 programme in 2024/2025.
Established in 1845, UCC offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields. The university prides itself on fostering an inclusive and innovative learning environment, with a strong emphasis on critical thinking and independent research. Located in the vibrant city of Cork, UCC provides students with access to world-class faculty, cutting-edge facilities, and a supportive community.
University College Cork Information
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.
Offered Benefits
The University College Cork provides five strands of talented students within the programme will benefit from a wide range of academic, financial, personal, and other supports. Scholars may receive a reduced points entry into UCC, but they must achieve at least 85% of the CAO points for the year of entry. Each talented student will begin the programme with a one-to-one meeting with the Director of the Quercus Programme. This meeting will involve an assessment of the student’s needs, following which an individual programme plan will be developed and agreed for the forthcoming year. Individual programme plans will endeavour to ensure that participation in the Talented Students’ Programme will lead to a broadening of students’ full spectrum of talents.
These benefits may include:
• Reduced CAO points entry (if required)
• Campus Accommodation
• Waiver of €3,000 Student Contribution Fee
• Bursary
• Life Coaching
• Participation in Quercus Lecture Series
• Individualised career advice
• Academic Mentor
• Innovation/Entrepreneurship mentor
• Invitations to relevant networking events
• Flexible academic arrangements
• Participation in relevant workshops/master classes