Fully Funded 2025 Global Excellence Scholarship for African Students
About the Scholarship
University College Dublin (UCD), one of the world’s leading research-intensive institutions and Ireland’s top destination for international students, offers the Global Excellence Scholarship to outstanding African students enrolling in September 2025. This prestigious award aims to support high-achieving students with financial assistance for their studies at UCD.
About University College Dublin
Founded in 1854, UCD is Ireland’s largest university and has played a key role in shaping the Irish State. With a legacy of excellence, the university boasts distinguished alumni, including literary icon James Joyce and numerous government leaders.
As Ireland’s Global University, UCD welcomes over 5,000 international students from 124 countries, fostering a truly global learning environment. The university offers world-class education and research opportunities across various disciplines. Located just 15 minutes from Dublin’s historic center, UCD’s modern campus in Belfield provides an enriching academic and cultural experience.
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Scholarship Benefits
The Global Excellence Scholarship offers two levels of financial support:
- 100% Tuition Fee Scholarship
- 50% Tuition Fee Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Global Excellence Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Nationality & Residency: Must be an international student classified as a non-EU applicant.
Program Requirements: Must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate taught program at UCD in Dublin (excluding clinical programs or programs awarded by another institution).
Funding & Fee Status: Must be self-funded and classified as non-EU for tuition fee purposes.
Academic Excellence: Competitive selection based on academic merit, typically requiring a first-class honors degree for master’s applicants.
Scholarship Renewal: Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.08/4.2 (Upper Second Class) to renew the scholarship annually.
Application Status: Must hold an ‘Offer’, ‘Conditional Offer’, ‘Accept’, or ‘Conditional Accept’ status from UCD.
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Application Deadline
March 31, 2025
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit UCD’s application portal to submit their applications.
For more details, visit the UCD Scholarship Website.