College of Business and Law Excellence Merit Based Scholarship
A 20% tuition reduction, awarded automatically, for non-EU taught master's applicants in UCC's College of Business and Law with a first class honours degree or equivalent.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Ireland
Funding
20% reduction in tuition fees. Capitation fees still payable.
Eligible applicants
Non-EU taught master's applicants with a 1H degree
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Overview
College of Business and Law Excellence Merit Based Scholarship is offered by University College Cork for Master’s study in Ireland. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition reduction (20%)
Included
20% reduction in tuition fees. Capitation fees still payable. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Non-EU.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- First Class Honours (1H) or equivalent.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Ireland
Official eligibility summary
International (non-EU) students applying to taught master's programmes in the College of Business and Law, with UCC First Class Honours or equivalent (1H). Awarded automatically at offer stage from previous results; an accepted offer in the UCC portal is required. It cannot be combined with other UCC scholarships.
Applicant profile
- Non-EU taught master's applicants with a 1H degree
Study route
- Master’s study in Ireland
Current-cycle criteria
- International (non-EU) students applying to taught master's programmes in the College of Business and Law, with UCC First Class Honours or equivalent (1H). Awarded automatically at offer stage from previous results; an accepted offer in the UCC portal is required. It cannot be combined with other UCC scholarships.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- The page does not list the documents required
How to apply
- 1
Apply to an eligible taught master's
- 2
Accept the offer in the UCC portal
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026/27 academic year; awarded at offer stage; no deadline on the page.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University College Cork
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.