SEFS International Student Merit Based Scholarship

University College Cork
Amount
Varies
Auto applied
Yes
Last updated
March 4, 2026
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Overview

The SEFS International Student Merit Based Scholarship at University College Cork offers a valuable tuition fee discount for outstanding international students. This scholarship is designed to recognize academic excellence and support non-EU students pursuing taught master's programmes within the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science.

Eligibility

  • Open to international (non-EU) students enrolled in taught master's programmes at University College Cork.
  • Applicants must have an accepted offer in their UCC Application Portal (CRM).
  • Only available to students applying to programmes within the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science.

Scholarship Value

  • Students with UCC First Class Honours or equivalent (1H) are eligible for a 20% tuition fee discount.
  • The exact value of the scholarship varies depending on the tuition fee amount.

Awarding Process

  • This scholarship is automatically awarded at the offer stage based on previous academic results.
  • No separate application is required to be considered for this scholarship.

Important Notes

  • The scholarship applies only to tuition fees and does not cover other expenses.
  • For any questions regarding this scholarship, contact the University College Cork International Office via email.

This merit-based scholarship is an excellent opportunity for high-achieving international students to reduce their financial burden while studying at UCC. Check your eligibility and ensure your academic credentials meet the criteria to benefit from this award.

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

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    Auto applied
    Yes
    Eligible nationalities
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    Eligible program levels
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    Auto applied
    Yes
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    Amount
    Varies
    Auto applied
    No
    Eligible nationalities
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    Amount
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    Auto applied
    Yes
    Eligible nationalities
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    Eligible program levels
    3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma