The Aim High Medicine Scholarships were established in 2012 by Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Alumni to provide scholarships for Irish Leaving Certificate students who excel academically and are passionate about developing a lifelong career in medicine.
The objective of the scholarships are to lessen the financial burden of attending the University and therefore allow the student to fully focus on their academic coursework.
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RCSI Undergraduate Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of RCSI Undergraduate Scholarship
- The scholarships are offered to students who are Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) eligible. In addition to the normal supports provided through the Government Free Fees Initiative and SUSI Grant, these scholarships offer additional financial support of €25,000 in total, for the duration of the Undergraduate Medicine programme.
RCSI Undergraduate Scholarship Courses
Requirements for RCSI Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
- Be eligible for admission to RCSI's Medicine programme through the CAO (course code: RC001).
- Be eligible and apply for HEAR, and indicate in their CAO application that they wish to apply via the HEAR scheme.
- Submit a CAO application listing Medicine (RC001) as a course choice.
- Present HPAT in the same year as applying to the CAO.
- Have resided in Ireland for at least three of the last five years preceding admission.
- Present a minimum of six recognised subjects (2 x H5 and 4 x O6/H7) in the same sitting of the Irish Leaving Certificate examination to include Irish (unless exempt), English, Mathematics, a third language and a science subject from the following group: Physics, Chemistry, Physics/Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science.
- Achieve a minimum of 480 points and meet the minimum subject grade requirements for five or six-year entry to the Medicine programme in the same sitting of the Irish Leaving Certificate.
- Complete the online Aim High Medicine Scholarship Application Form by the closing date of 1 July. Early application is encouraged.
- Provide a personal statement as part of your application, including your motivation and commitment to study medicine and pursue a career as a healthcare professional.
- Arrange for a confidential academic referee to complete the Aim High Medicine Scholarship Confidential Academic Reference Form in advance of the closing date of 1 July.
Application Deadline
July 1, 2026How to Apply
For more information, kindly visit RCSI scholarship webpage.
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