

Gaelic Players Association (GPA) and UCD Michael Smurfit MBA Scholarship
At University College Dublin
Location
Ireland
Qualification
Postgraduate
Funding type
Free products/services
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Value of award
Not specified
About the scholarship
Awarding institution:
University College DublinAverage applications per year:
Not specified
Qualification:
PostgraduateNumber of awards available:
2
Value of award:
Not specified
Eligible intake:
Aug - 2026
Funding details:
Up to 100% tuition fees.
Study mode:
Full Time
Delivery mode:
Not specified
Course/offer application deadline:
Contact the university
Funding type
Free products/servicesAward allocation:
Selective
Other aspects considered:
Academic excellence
Award can be used for:
Tuition fees
Gender requirement:
All
Nationality requirement:
All international
Course subject you are applying for:
International Business
Selection basis:
Academic excellence
Selection criteria:
Candidates Key Attributes:
- Any nationality but must be resident in Ireland for over three years.
- Demonstrates leadership in their working or playing lives.
- Exhibits an initiative to give something back to the community.
- One male and one female candidate only.
- Must be a member of the Gaelic Players Association
Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate not only an excellent academic record but a capacity to understand emerging business trends, problem solving and the ability to inspire others through their actions.
Open to all successful applicants for the MBA, who are resident in Ireland, achieving the relevant minimum GMAT OR EA score or above (please see website for information on application and required scores).
Successful candidates will be selected on merit, paired with a holistic review of their MBA application.
The scholarship will be awarded to candidates deemed to be of the highest calibre by the UCD MBA Admissions Committee. UCD Smurfit School reserves the right not to award scholarships if no candidates of the required calibre are identified. The decision is final, and any further correspondence will not be entered into.
There is no separate application process for this scholarship. All successful applicants for the Full-Time MBA, Modular MBA or the Executive MBA who meet the eligibility criteria and have met the deadlines noted below will be considered.
Award Deadline:30 Apr 2026
Application process:Automatic consideration
For more information on this funding award you can visit the institution scholarship page institution scholarship page
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