University of Sanctuary Undergraduate Scholarships

The Trinity College Dublin University of Sanctuary Undergraduate Scholarship supports students currently in Ireland in the Irish International Protection system who have completed the Irish Leaving Certificate or a further education qualification (QQI FET/FETAC level 5/6 major award) and are offered a place on an undergraduate course in Trinity through the CAO.

These scholarships cover:

Academic fees for duration of a full-time, Honours Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 8)
Annual stipend (aligned with the SUSI grant to help support living costs)
A laptop
On-campus food allowance
Tailored supports from the Trinity University of Sanctuary Support Officer

The scholarship is open to applications from people in the international protection system, including international protection applicants, those with refugee status, subsidiary protection, or humanitarian leave to remain (except deportation stage).

Essential Criteria

Applicants must be residing in Ireland.
Applicants must have applied for a place on a full-time, undergraduate, Honours Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 8) at Trinity College Dublin through the CAO. Only applicants who receive a course offer will be shortlisted for the scholarship.
Applicants must have completed the Irish Leaving Certificate examination or a QQI FET/FETAC level 5/6 major award within the last two years.
Applicants must not be eligible for state fee supports such as the Free Fees Initiative.
Applicants must be able to commence studies in the year of application.

Priority Criteria

Preference will be given to applicants who are entering a third-level undergraduate programme for the first time.
Preference will be given to applicants who live within 30km of the Trinity College Dublin central campus.