Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships for US Students

Other eligibility requirements

The scholarship is designed to offer financial support to promising graduate students who have successfully completed their undergraduate degree and would like to undertake a full-time, graduate, taught Masters of Science (MSc) or Masters of Business Administration (MBA) at UCD Smurfit School. 

We are seeking applicants who meet the following requirements to apply for the EDI Scholarship.

• Self-identifies as a member of a historically underrepresented population in the USA.
• Has received an offer of a place as a full-time MSc or MBA Student at UCD Smurfit School. (Part-time programmes are not eligible.)
• Students who have successfully completed their UG graduate program.
• Earned a 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher.
• Citizen of the United States of America.
• Able to demonstrate their sustained personal commitment to historically underrepresented communities in the USA and in the academy, and who are able to bring diversity into their learning, teaching and/or engagement to the University community.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• Applicants must apply by the deadline.
• The scholarship is not able to be combined with other UCD scholarships.
• Classes commence late August / early September 2026.
• No cash alternative.
• No substitutions allowed.
• Canvassing will disqualify.
• The winner must agree to participate in publicity, social media, press releases or, if applicable, attend University events if requested.
• The continuation of the scholarship funding is subject to the awardee passing all exams at the end of the first trimester.