Scholarships and bursaries
Postgraduate scholarships
Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Scholarships
School of Modern Languages - Applied Linguistics
5 x €1000 fee waivers for taught MA programmes (EU Applicants only). As part of the award, the successful candidates must complete two hours of teaching per week per semester.
Applications for 2026 are now closed. Information on 2027 applications to be confirmed.
Roche Continents – Youth! Arts! Science!
Roche Continents – Since 2007, Roche brings together young, talented students from European universities to experience a unique journey exploring sources of inspiration at the intersection of science and art, and challenge the boundaries of their thinking.
Chosen by a nomination and selection process, 60 students from a wide range of scientific fields of study and various arts disciplines are given ample opportunity to engage with renowned scientists and artists, to be exposed to provocative scientific research, study contemporary artworks and visit exhibitions, and to participate in workshops and interact with other students.
For more information on taught postgraduate funding and scholarships, please contact: ahsspg@ul.ie
Irish World Academy Scholarships
Fee waiver
A limited number of full and/or partial fee waivers for research students at MA and PhD level. Distributed on an annual basis, the decision will be made by the Academy Director.
RTÉ Lyric FM Scholarships
The RTE Lyric FM Scholarships were established in 1999 in support of the MA Classical String Performance at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick. The aim of the scholarship is to support young talented string players who wish to study at UL. Since the scholarship was established in 1999, it has been awarded to students from Ireland, Australia, Malaysia, China, Hungary, Romania, Spain, Italy and the US. Recipients may be required to engage in work at the Academy, aimed towards professional development while making a valuable contribution to Academy life.
Universal Music UK Sound Foundation Bursary
Universal Music UK Sound Foundation is an independent music education charity, established in 1997 to celebrate the centenary of EMI Records and now generously supported by Universal Music. The foundation’s aim is to improve access to music education in the UK and in Ireland. A bursary was made available to students of Community Music, Irish Music Performance and Music Education at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance. Patrons: Nick Mason CBE, Sir Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono, Sir Simon Rattle, Sir Cliff Richard, Diana Ross and Tina Turner.
Stepping Stones Scholarship
3x €1,000 general scholarships for IWA students on taught MA programmes. Students must have a demonstrable record in a performance and/or academic specialisation relevant to a programme of study at the Academy.
Stepping Stones Scholarships for Non EU student. These scholarships target international students on taught MA programmes at the Academy who have a demonstrable record in performance and/or academic specialisation relevant to a programme of student at the Academy.
The IWA scholarships have different application processes and deadlines, so please check the Academy’s webpage about scholarships throughout the year to find relevant information for you.
Contact ahsspg@ul.ie for information on funding and scholarships
Sionna PhD Scholarships
The Sionna PhD Scholarships are offered by the Irish World Academy to incoming (accepted) and first year PhD candidates.
PCC Scholarship
As part of its commitment and support of the cultural experience at University of Limerick, particularly in the performing arts, Campus Life Services is offering a PCC scholarship to the value of €5000 towards accommodation to an undergraduate student of the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick. This scholarship is only available for applicants of the BA Irish Music, BA Irish Dance, BA World Music, BA Voice, and BA Contemporary Dance. Campus Life Services aims to support students in residence to enjoy the best student living experience and get the best out of campus life. Campus Life Services, formerly Plassey Campus Centre (PCC), has also generously made an allocation of two residential scholarship places to support a number of postgraduate research students over the last number of years.
Education & Health Science Scholarships
Nursing and Midwifery
Edith and Leslie Downer Entrance Scholarship - €1,000 pa.
Psychology
Details relating to scholarships and bursaries that may be available will be advertised on the Department of Psychology's website.
MSc - Public Health
Dr Sheila Boland Scholarship in Public Health
Established in memory of Dr Sheila Boland, this scholarship offers funding to a new awardee each year for a UL student who is enrolled in the MSc in Public Health programme. The purpose of the Scholarship is to provide funding assistance for a student to undertake their 8-week practical placement at the University of Arizona. The Scholarship will be awarded to the top performing student amongst the cohort who indicate their interest in placement at the University of Arizona. Performance will be measured against end of first semester module results. A once-off award of €5,000 will be awarded to the successful student.
Education and Health Sciences - Research
EHS Fee Waivers/Scholarships for Structured PhD/Masters and Research PhD/Masters for all EHS disciplines depending on Funding availability.
For more information on taught postgraduate funding and scholarships, please contact the relevant department:
- School of Allied Health: Mairead.Gavin@ul.ie
- EHS General: ADR.EHS@ul.ie
Kemmy Business School
Women in Aviation International Scholarship Programme
University of Limerick is delighted to offer five scholarships, supported by Women in Aviation International (WAI), to encourage and support students pursuing careers in aviation and aerospace-related fields.
The scholarships recognise students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, a commitment to their community, and a passion for advancing opportunities within the aviation sector.
Scholarship Value
Five scholarships will be awarded, each with a value of USD$2,000 (Euro equivalent).
Eligibility
Applicants must be registered students of the Professional Diploma in Aviation, Leasing and Finance and have an interest in pursuing a career within the aviation, aerospace, or related industries.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be assessed based on the following criteria:
- Professional Passion and Motivation to Achieve within the aviation sector
- Commitment to the vision of Women in Aviation International, WAI Vision and Mission - Women in Aviation International
- Community Involvement and Leadership, including an interest in contributing to the WAI community
- Academic and Technical Achievement
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to submit the below by 9 October 2026:
- A personal statement (maximum 500 words) outlining how they meet the selection criteria
- A current CV
- One letter of recommendation (academic, professional, or community-based)
Selection Process
Where the number of eligible applications exceeds the number of scholarships available, a competitive assessment process will be applied with applications reviewed by Women in Aviation International, who will select the scholarship recipients based on the selection criteria.
About Women in Aviation International
Women in Aviation International envisions a world where the sky is open to all, where aviation and aerospace dreams are possible without barriers. Through scholarships, mentoring, networking, and educational opportunities, WAI supports the next generation of aviation professionals.
MSC Accounting Scholarship
Key details of Essay Competition for 2026/7
Essay title: Artificial Intelligence in Accounting: Evaluating its transformative potential and associated risks for the profession.
Due date: Essay is to be submitted online via Brightspace no later than 31 January 2026.
Essay length: The essay should be no more than 1,500 words in length (excluding references).
Referencing and Plagiarism: See the university’s ‘Handbook of Academic Regulations and Procedures’ and ‘Research Integrity Policy’ for more details on maintaining academic fairness. Both are viewable at on UL's Policy Hub. For more details on what constitutes plagiarism, see Appendix 1 of the ‘Research Integrity Policy’. Referencing should follow the UL Harvard Referencing System guidelines.
Eligibility: To be eligible to enter, you must;
- submit your essay, along with a cover sheet, before the deadline
- submit a CV with your essay submission
- a complete application for the MSc in Accounting (submit a complete application to the MSc in Accounting at Accounting - MSc | University of Limerick before 5pm on 31 January 2026.
- The successful candidate must receive a 2.1 or above in their undergraduate degree to be awarded the sponsorship.
A successful student will be informed before 30 June 2026
MBA - Scholarship
For information on MBA Scholarships and Funding please email the Course Director michele.odwyer@ul.ie.
Sports Scholarships
Sports Scholarships
The UL Sports Scholarships are designed to support top athletes in pursuing and excelling in their sport while also undertaking academic study at the University of Limerick.
The scholarships are open to all current, full-time, UL students or those who are applying to come to UL for the first time, either through CAO or transferring at an undergraduate or postgraduate level. Applicants must be a member of a national governing body of sport recognised by the Irish Sports Council, in the sport in which they are applying for a scholarship.
Applications for the September 2026 intake are closed.
Applications for September 2027 will open 4 January 2027 at 8:00 and close 5 March 2027 at 23:59.
Funded Research Scholarships
Merit based scholarship for International Students
We have several partial merit-based scholarships available to international postgraduate candidates. Once you submit an application for a programme, you are automatically reviewed for a scholarship. If you are eligible for a scholarship, you will receive the decision at the same time as your offer decision.
