MTU is offering a number of Sanctuary Scholarships to persons from an asylum-seeking or refugee background who do not otherwise qualify for financial support under the Free Fees Initiative, the SUSI grant scheme or the International Protection Student Scheme (for Further and Higher Education Students), and who wishes to pursue an undergraduate course in MTU in the academic year 2023/24.
We are also open to applications from migrants who have exceptional Stamp 4s or Stamp 3s and who do not qualify for financial support under any of the above mentioned schemes.
The successful applicant will be eligible for a Tuition fee, Student Contribution Charge, USI fee and Student Capitation Charge waiver for the duration of their course or until such time as they become eligible for the previously mentioned schemes.
In addition to the criteria above, applicants:
More details on academic eligibility may be found below.
The Sanctuary Scholarship Award requires both a traditional academic application to MTU through the CAO or via Direct Applications (for certain courses on the MTU Kerry Campus) to full-time programmes, and a separate scholarship application.
Applications for scholarships will be open to those applying for full time undergraduate degree courses from levels 6 to 8 through the following routes:
Entry requirements for each course can be found in the MTU Full-time Undergraduate Prospectus.
CAO applicants can use the CAO change of mind facility. Applicants should use the CAO Change of Mind facility wisely, to maximise their chances of gaining entry. We would encourage you to apply for as many of our courses as possible, depending on your genuine study interests and eligibility.
Important: Please note the scheme does not provide support with the costs of accommodation.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria will not be considered for the Scholarship.
The closing date for this application was Friday, 23rd June 2023 at 5pm.
The application is now closed for the 2023/2024 academic year.
Incomplete applications and/or applications without the required supporting documentation will not be considered.
If you have any questions about whether you should apply for a bursary, please contact sanctuary@mtu.ie