University of Sanctuary Undergraduate Scholarships

Trinity College Dublin University of Sanctuary Undergraduate Scholarships are available to students in the Irish International Protection system, who have completed the Leaving Certificate or a further education qualification (QQI / NGQ level 5 or 6) and are offered a place on an undergraduate course in Trinity through the CAO.

These scholarships cover:

Academic fees for duration of undergraduate degree
Annual stipend (paid in monthly instalments)
A laptop
On-campus food allowance

The scholarships are open to people in the international protection system, including refugees, asylum seekers and people with leave to remain who are seeking international protection in Ireland and who wish to undertake their undergraduate studies at Trinity.

Please note that beneficiaries of temporary protection in receipt of state fee supports are not currently eligible for the scholarship.

Application Process

Applications are now open for the 2025 Trinity College Dublin University of Sanctuary Undergraduate Scholarship.

Before you apply:

Make sure that you first apply to your desired Trinity course via the CAO at cao.ie.
Have your CAO number ready for the scholarship application form.
Have evidence of your residency status ready to upload to the application form (e.g. photo of IRP card, scan of letter from the Department of Justice).

Please apply online here:

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Scholarship Eligibility

Applicants must have been offered a place on an undergraduate course in Trinity through the CAO.
Applicants must have completed the Leaving Certificate examination and/or a QQI / NFQ level 5/6 full award within the last two years.
Applicants must not be eligible for the Free Fees Initiative.
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.