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University of Sanctuary Undergraduate Scholarships

Trinity College Dublin University of Sanctuary Undergraduate Scholarships are available to prospective students in the Irish International Protection system who wish to undertake their undergraduate studies at Trinity.

These scholarships cover:

Academic fees for duration of undergraduate degree
Annual stipend (paid in monthly instalments)
A laptop

The scholarships are open to people in the international protection system who have been offered a place on an undergraduate course in Trinity through the CAO.

Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 academic year.

Scholarship Eligibility – Who should apply?

Applicants must be residing in the Republic of Ireland.
Applicants must currently be in the international protection system seeking asylum or have refugee status or permission to remain in Ireland on humanitarian grounds.
Applicants must be offered a place on an undergraduate course in Trinity through the CAO.
Applicants must have completed the Leaving Certificate examination and/or the QQI FETAC level 5/6 full award within the last two years.
Applicants must not be eligible for state fee support.
Applicants must be able to commence studies in the year of application.
Preference will be given to applicants who are entering a third-level undergraduate programme for the first time.
Some courses in Trinity have mandatory periods of study abroad. Applications for courses such as these will be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the relevant School/Course.

Application Process

Step 1: Apply for course via CAO
Before applying for the Sanctuary Scholarship, you must first apply for your chosen course at Trinity via the CAO (www.cao.ie). Please make note of your CAO application number as you will need this as part of your scholarship application. The deadline for applications to the CAO is 1 February 2024 (late applications accepted until 1 May 2024).

Step 2: Apply for University of Sanctuary Undergraduate Scholarship online
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 academic year.

Applicants should apply online here

To complete this application form, you will need the following information:

Your CAO application number.
An official document from the Department of Justice and Equality or the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Services (INIS) confirming your status.
A personal statement.