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Scholarships and Financial Supports
UL 40 Scholarships - €2000 Each
To celebrate our 40th anniversary, UL is announcing 40 new entrance scholarships for 2012.
These scholarships will be open to all Leaving Certificate students who choose a UL degree
for entry in September 2012. Each scholarship will be worth €2,000 and will be awarded automatically
to the students with the highest CAO points, so there is no need to apply. The UL 40 scholarships will
not be open to students who have already been awarded other UL entrance scholarships and will be
spread across all our degrees, broken down as follows:
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- Business degrees - 9 scholarships
- Science & Engineering degrees - 9 scholarships
- Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences - 9 scholarships
- Education and Health Sciences - 9 scholarships
- Irish World Academy of Music and Dance - 2 scholarships
- Interfaculty degrees - 2 scholarships
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Alumni Circle Scholarships
These Scholarships are funded exclusively by
the generosity of UL graduates through the
UL Foundation’s Alumni Annual Fund Appeal.
The Appeal raises enough money each year to
fund a 4-year undergraduate scholarship, which
benefits socio-economically disadvantaged
school leavers who, without financial support,
would not have the opportunity to study at UL.
More information can be obtained from the
Access Office at UL.
Analog Devices Scholarship &
Hank Krabbe Medal
The Scholarship Fund is established in memory
of the late Hank Krabbe, the founding Managing
Director of Analog Devices in Limerick. “We
believe that this scholarship programme will
act as an incentive to young people to consider
studying engineering and also hope that the
possibility of securing the Hank Krabbe medal
will help set new standards in academic
excellence.” said Ray Stata, co-founder and
chairman of Analog Devices Inc.
The Analog Devices Scholarship provides an
exciting opportunity for University of Limerick
students. The Scholarship will be awarded
annually, over the period 2010-2016, to the top
engineering student in Electronic and Computer
Engineering. The Scholarship recipients will
receive a stipend of €7,000, which will be
awarded on completion of year 1, year 2 and
year 3 of their programme. Recipients of the
Scholarship will also be eligible for Co-operative
education placement at Analog Devices Inc.
This is an exciting opportunity for students
studying the course LM118 BE Electronic and
Computer Engineering.
The top graduating engineering student from
the University of Limerick will also be eligible for
the Hank Krabbe Medal and an accompanying
stipend of €5,000.
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Anglo Irish Bank Scholarship
Anglo Irish Bank, which has a presence in
Limerick, has generously established a long term
undergraduate scholarship programme. The
programme is designed to support students
from the University’s Kemmy Business School
who are from socio-economically disadvantaged
backgrounds.
The Scholarships will be awarded each year
to five incoming first year students of the BBS
programmes (including BBS with Languages) or
BA Law and Accounting students. Each scholar
will receive a significant annual bursary for the
four years of their programme. This initiative
is an important development in how the Bank
supports less advantaged students and reflects
their aim to establish key long term relationships
with the Kemmy Business School. Further information is available from the
University’s Access Office (tel: 061-213104)
Bank Loans
The major banks are prepared to provide
Student Loans in special circumstances.
Applications should be made direct to the banks
for details of these loans.
Chairman’s Prize – Thomond
Region of Engineers Ireland
The Thomond Region of Engineers Ireland
awards the Chairman’s Prize to the final year
engineering student who achieves the highest
grade on their final year project or a particular
module chosen by that year’s chairman. The
prize consists of a bronze medal and a cash
award.
The Critchley Award
Instituted in honour of the late Dr Robert
Critchley, Senior Lecturer in Applied
Mathematics (1977-2007), this prize is awarded
to the student who obtains the highest QCA in
first year in Mathematical Sciences or Financial
Mathematics.
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Department of Education and
Science Scholarships Based on
Leaving Certificate and Irish
Language Ability
Scéim scoláireachtaí tríú Leibhéal do
scoláirí ón ngaeltacht
Fifteen scholarships are awarded by the
Department of Education and Science (DES)
annually on a competitive basis to students
from the Gaeltacht who have, among other
things, attended an all-Irish second level school
and reached a certain minimum standard in
the Leaving Certificate. These scholarships are
only held in respect of third level courses as
approved under the Higher Education Grants
Scheme.
Scéim scoláireachtaí tríú Leibhéal (trí
ghaeilge: teoranta)
Twenty scholarships are awarded annually by
the DES on a competitive basis to students who
have, among other things attended an all-Irish
second-level school and reached a certain
minimum standard in the Leaving Certificate.
These scholarships are only available to those
studying a specified third level course through
Irish.
Scéim scoláireachtaí gaeilge tríú
Leibhéal (neamh-theoranta)
Fifteen scholarships are awarded by the DES
annually on a competitive basis to students who
have, among other things, attended an all-Irish
second-level school and reached a certain
minimum standard in the Leaving Certificate.
These scholarships are only awarded in respect
of third level courses approved under the
Higher Education Grants Scheme.
Easter Week 1916 Commemoration
Scholarships
Seven Easter Week 1916 Commemoration
Scholarships are awarded by the DES annually
to the students who obtain the highest results
in particular groups of subjects in the Leaving
Certificate. It is not necessary for students to
apply for these scholarships. They are given in
respect of third level courses as approved under
the Higher Education Grants Scheme. The
awards were introduced by the Department
of Education in 1966 to mark the 50th
anniversary of the Easter Rising, seven students
are celebrated; one for each signature of the
Proclamation.
Donogh O’Malley Scholorship Scheme
These scholarships are awarded to top
performers in the Leaving Cert who come from
disadvantaged areas. There are a number of
regions covered; Dublin City and County, the
rest of Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster.
Go to www.education.ie for further details
of any of the scholarships mentioned.
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Edith and Leslie Downer Entrance Scholarship
The Edith and Leslie Downer scholarship
has been set up in memory of the mother
and father of the President Emeritus of the
University, Professor Roger Downer.
The scholarship will be awarded to the student
with the highest Leaving Certificate points
enrolled in any one of the following degree
programmes:
BSc Nursing (General)
BSc Nursing (Mental Health)
BSc Nursing (Intellectual Disability)
The award is tenable for one year and is valued
at €1,000.
The successful applicant must be a full-time
student, be an Irish citizen, have lived most
of his/her life in Ireland and received their
education in Ireland, and be permanently
resident in Ireland.
Dublin Insurance Managers Association Prize
One prize, valued at €1000, is awarded to
a fourth year student on the International
Insurance and European Studies or the
Business Studies Degree – Risk Management
Option based on submission and performance
in an essay on Re-insurance. Apply to the
Department of Accounting and Finance, Kemmy
Business School, UL.
Design Showcase - Ulster Bank UL
The Design Showcase Prize is presented to the
4th year student judged to be the Designer of
the year from the BSc in Product Design
and Technology (LM076). The prize, sponsored
by Ulster Bank UL, consists of €1000 for the
first prize winner and €500 for the second prize
winner. The prize is presented at the Showcase
of Designs held annually in May in the University
of Limerick Concert Hall.
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European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF)
For Dell
and Downstream Company workers
The EGF, within a designated timeframe, focuses
on helping workers who have been made
redundant from designated companies, to
retrain, upskill, attain educational qualifications or
entrepreneurial advice and assistance.
Who can benefit?
The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund
(EGF) exists to support workers who have lost
jobs as a result of the DELL announcement in
January 2009 and the companies who were
in a direct contractual relationship with DELL
and affected by the closure including – Banta
Global Turnkey, IEC/Flextronics, Sercom, Sodexo,
Cube, RPS Engineering, Rehab Logistics and
Novo Strat. Eligible workers must have been
in employment with the companies in question
at the time of the announcement and made
redundant no later than 30th April 2010.
What funding is available and for how
long?
Funding for third-level study is available to
cover tuition fees or student services fees
which may be incurred, depending on the
programme to which you are applying. Funding
is available for the 2009/10, 2010/11 and
2011/12 academic years only. You can contact
the Downtown Centre (061-233700) or info@
downtowncentre.ie for further information.
ESF Student Assistance Fund
The University received ESF funding in the past
to assist students in financial need. It is hoped
that further funds will be received from the ESF
for this purpose.
Financial Aid Fund
In conjunction with the University of Limerick
Students’ Union, the University administers
a Financial Aid Fund. The Fund is supported
by gifts from UL alumni through the UL
Foundation’s Alumni Annual Fund Appeal. This
scheme is designed to help students who
experience short-term financial problems. If a
student is experiencing financial difficulty she/
he is encouraged to call to Room CM071,
Thursdays 11.00am – 12.55pm. If the student
qualifies for assistance, she/he will receive an
interest free loan. This loan is repayable in
full prior to graduation. Bursaries may also
be paid depending upon individual student
circumstances.
Application forms and further information are
available from the Students’ Union Office on
campus.
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GAA Bursaries - Munster Council
The Munster Council of the GAA awards
twelve new bursaries each year to students
from the province of Munster only, registered
for Bachelor’s Degree programmes at the
University of Limerick. New bursaries
are initially awarded to first-year, full-time
undergraduate students. Students may reapply
for these bursaries in subsequent years of their
degree programme. The value of each bursary
is €1000 per year.
GAA Bursaries - Cadbury U21 Football Scholarships
The Cadbury U21 Football Scholarships,
to the value of €2,000 per university, are
presented to full time students in recognition
of their commitment to the sport, their high
achievements to date and their potential.
All bursaries are subject to a selection process.
Closing date for receipt of applications is
November 31st 2010. Application forms
available online from www.munster.gaa.ie or
from the GAA Office: PG-011, PESS Building.
If you have any queries please contact:
Patsy Morrissey
GAA Development Officer
University of Limerick
Telephone: 061 202854
Email: patsy.morrissey@ul.ie
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Graduate Medical School Scholarship Scheme
This scholarship scheme provides financial
assistance to socio economically disadvantaged
students applying for the Graduate Entry
Medical Programme. Applicants must be
an Irish/EU applicant, satisfy all academic
requirements for admission and have previously
entered third level education via a recognised
Access route or be deemed to be eligible for
consideration by virtue of socio-economic
disadvantage. The value of the award is
approximately €18,000 per year which will
cover fees, and a modest maintenance grant
paid directly to the student. In 2010/2011 up
to seven scholarships were available. Further
information can be downloaded from the
Graduate Medical School website:
www.ul.ie/medicalschool
Grant Thornton Award
Grant Thornton offer a monetary prize for the
best two “Fantasy Budget” projects to 4th year
BBS (Accounting and Finance Major Option)
and 4th year Law and Accounting students
taking the module, Taxation Theory and Practice.
Higher Education Grants
Students registered for Bachelor’s Degree
programmes at the University of Limerick may
apply for grants under the Local Authorities
(Higher Education Grants) Act of 1968. The
Grants are administered by the applicant’s Local
Authority (County Council or Corporation).
Information on eligibility requirements, and
application forms for Higher Education Grants
are available from each Local Authority. These
grants may be renewed annually, subject to
satisfactory academic progress and means test.
Homes O'Malley Sexton Scholarship
Holmes O’Malley and Sexton, the Limerick
based firm of Solicitors, endows an annual
scholarship which is awarded to a law student
who has attained a particularly high level of
performance in his/her legal studies at the
University of Limerick.
The scholarship is awarded to the eligible
student obtaining the highest quality credit
average based on all law modules taken during
years 2 and 3 of his/her degree. The eligible
students will be those who have completed year
3 in either the LLB in Law and European Studies
or the BA in Law and Accounting.
The scholarship is valued at €2500 and is
awarded to the successful student during year 4
of his/her degree.
Joe McKenna Suppliers Prize
1st, 2nd and 3rd Prize consisting of €450.00
in total is presented to the Bachelor of
Technology (Education) programmes: (Materials
& Architectural Technology) and (Materials
& Engineering Technology). The students
showcase their final year projects annually
and the prizes are presented following the
exhibition. (Sponsored by Joe McKenna
Suppliers Ltd., Limerick).
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Intel - Shannon Women in Technology Scholarship
These scholarships are open to secondary
school 6th year female pupils but also to 1st
and 2nd year third level female students. The
scholarship is offered nationally. A current 1st
or 2nd year female undergraduate is entitled to
apply for the scholarship. Successful students
will receive a grant of €2,000 for the remainder
of their degree if they maintain a 2.1 grade.
INTEL offer placements and mentoring to
students and there is the strong possibility of
graduate employment.
Application forms and further information is
available to download from www.intel.ie,
Spotlight section or contact Siobhan Harris,
Faculty Administrator, Science & Engineering,
Email: Siobhan.Harris@ul.ie, Phone: 061 202421.
This is an exciting opportunity for women
studying the courses listed below
LM051 Computer Systems
LM060 BSc Mathematical Sciences
LM080 BSc Electronics
LM083 BSc Mobile Communications & Security
LM110 BSc Multimedia and Computer Games
Development
LM113 BSc in Digital Media Design
LM114 BSc in Music, Media and Performance
Technology>
LM118 BE Electronic & Computer Engineering
Limerick FC Talented Footballer Scheme
The Limerick FC/University of Limerick Bursary,
known as the Limerick FC Talented Footballer
Scheme (LTFS) is awarded to amateur
association football players to support their
sporting and educational development. Galtee
Fuels Group, in association with Limerick FC and
UL, offer the LTFS bursary to talented soccer
players, both female and male. LTFS works at
three award levels;
First Team (up to €2000)
A Championship and Ladies (up to €1000)
U20 level (ladies and mens – up to €500)
Support is also provided by way of access to
training facilities (First Team only), physiotherapy
and sport science support, and a mentoring
scheme. Award levels are determined by
specific performance standards and awards are
made once a year.
To apply, go to www.limerickfc.ie to
download an application form.
Return the completed form to:
LTFS Applications
Limerick FC
Knockalisheen House
Knockalisheen
Meelick
Co Clare
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Logitech Prize
First Place Product Design & Technology Year 1
(Sponsored by LOGITECH, Ireland)
Awarded to the first place Year 1 Product
Design & Technology student. The prize consists
of :
Wall Plaque made by Stonecraft Ltd
+ an individual plaque for each student
+ cheque for €250 each.
Louise Newman Prize
This prize is awarded in memory of the late
Louise Newman, a lecturer in Insurance at
the University of Limerick. It is awarded in
conjunction with the Insurance Institute of
Ireland. One prize, valued at €1000, is awarded
to a fourth year International Insurance and
European Studies student or a Business Studies
(Risk Management option) student with the
highest QCA in Insurance Studies.
Paddy Dooley Rowing Scholarship
The Paddy Dooley Rowing Scholarship has
been established through the generosity of
the Dooley family. The family, who are from
Limerick, decided to establish the scholarship in
honour of their father, who captained the Irish
Olympic eight, in the 1948 Olympic Games
in London. The awarding of the scholarship,
which encompasses all undergraduate academic
disciplines, will be based on rowing promise and
Leaving Certificate results. The recipient must
represent the University of Limerick in rowing
competitions. The Scholarship is for €2,500
and is open to full-time students from any year
of undergraduate study at the University of
Limerick. The scholarship is awarded on a yearly
basis and any recipient is entitled to reapply for
the scholarship in subsequent years subject to
satisfactory academic progress and the student
continuing to represent the University in rowing
competitions. Candidates must be Irish citizens
or be permanent residents in Ireland (as defined
by the University Finance Office). Application
forms are available from the Undergraduate
Admissions Office. The scholarship will normally
be presented in November.
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Plassey Campus Centre Scholarship Programme
Plassey Campus Centre is the company
established by the University to manage and
develop Campus Life Services which include
on campus residences, retail, bar and restaurant
services at University of Limerick. Campus
Life Services aims to support the educational
mission of the University by providing services
which are essential to develop a modern,
vibrant campus.
Plassey Campus Centre provides the following
undergraduate on campus accommodation
scholarships each year :
- 2 Access Scholarships – contact the Access
Office on 061 213104
- 1 Sports Scholarship – contact the Physical
Education & Sports Sciences Department on
061 202896
- 6 Scéim Cónaithe Scoláireacht – contact the
School of Languages, Literature, Culture and
Communication on 061 213463
SOCs Bursary
Women students registered for the BA Joint
Honours (LM032) programme at the University
of Limerick, who choose Sociology in Year 1, are
considered for the SOCs Bursary on the basis
of their Leaving Certificate Results. SOCs were
created by Professor Pat O’Connor in 1997, in
memory of her mother (Sheila O’Connor) who
graduated from UCC after the ‘ Marriage Bar
‘ had been imposed. Two bursaries valued at
€1,000 for one year are awarded each year.
Stryker Scholarships
Students registered for Bachelor’s Degree
programmes at the University of Limerick are
considered for the Stryker Scholarship, provided
they have not been awarded other scholarships
or grants. One scholarship, valued at €2540 per
year, is awarded each year to a first year student.
It is awarded on the basis of performance in the
Leaving Certificate Examination of that year.
The Scholarship may be renewed annually
subject to satisfactory academic progress.
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UL Bohemians Rugby Academy Bursaries
Each year a number of bursaries are awarded
to incoming full time undergraduate students
who satisfy the normal entry requirements. The
value of the bursaries ranges from €500 to
€2300, depending on rugby performance and
experience.
Application forms are available from, and should
be returned to:
Ian Costello, Director of Rugby
UL Bohemians Rugby Academy, UL Sports Arena
University of Limerick, Limerick
Tel: 061 233621/ 087 7741117
Email: iancostello@ulbohs.com
More information and application forms
available at www.ulbohs.com
UL Foundation/Swim Ireland Bursaries
The UL Foundation has established a bursary
of €20,000 that will be awarded over 3 years,
starting in 2010, to UL students participating
in the High Performance Centre (HPC-
UL). The bursaries will be awarded to the
swimmers based on their performance at the
European Championships in 2010, the World
Championships in 2011 and the Olympics in
2012.
Vocational Education Committee Scholarships
Students registered for Bachelor’s Degree
programmes at the University of Limerick may
apply for VEC Scholarships. The Scholarships
are administered by the applicant’s County
or City Vocational Education Committee.
Information on eligibility requirements and
application forms for VEC Scholarships are
available from the applicant’s local Vocational
Education Committee. These scholarships may
be renewed annually, subject to satisfactory
academic progress.
Women in Engineering Bursary (WEB)
First year female students registered for
Engineering Degree programmes at the
University of Limerick are considered for
Women in Engineering Bursaries (WEB). Four
bursaries, valued at €750 each and available for
one year, are awarded based on points achieved
in the Leaving Certificate.
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