UCD Gaelic Players Association (GPA) MBA Scholarship 2026

The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) and UCD Michael Smurfit MBA Scholarship will be awarded to two high-calibre applicants, one male and one female, who have met all the eligibility requirements for the UCD Smurfit MBA Full-Time and Executive MBA, and who will represent the world’s next generation of business leaders.

The scholarship is open to professionals and senior executives who are members of the Gaelic Players Association. This unparalleled scholarship will provide the student with a unique experience which encompasses opportunities to engage and network with senior business leaders.

• Table of Content
• About University College Dublin
• Gaelic Players Association (GPA) MBA Scholarship MBA Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Gaelic Players Association (GPA) MBA Scholarship MBA Scholarship
• Gaelic Players Association (GPA) MBA Scholarship MBA Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Gaelic Players Association (GPA) MBA Scholarship MBA Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Gaelic Players Association (GPA) MBA Scholarship MBA Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Gaelic Players Association (GPA) MBA Scholarship MBA Scholarship

• Up to 100% tuition fees

Gaelic Players Association (GPA) MBA Scholarship MBA Scholarship Courses

• MBA

Requirements for Gaelic Players Association (GPA) MBA Scholarship MBA Scholarship Qualification

Candidates Key Attributes:

• Any nationality but must be resident in Ireland for over three years.
• Demonstrates leadership in their working or playing lives.
• Exhibits an initiative to give something back to the community.
• One male and one female candidate only.
• Must be a member of the Gaelic Players Association

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate not only an excellent academic record but a capacity to understand emerging business trends, problem solving and the ability to inspire others through their actions.

Open to all successful applicants for the MBA, who are resident in Ireland, achieving the relevant minimum GMAT OR EA score or above (please see website for information on application and required scores).

Successful candidates will be selected on merit, paired with a holistic review of their MBA application.

The scholarship will be awarded to candidates deemed to be of the highest calibre by the UCD MBA Admissions Committee. UCD Smurfit School reserves the right not to award scholarships if no candidates of the required calibre are identified. The decision is final, and any further correspondence will not be entered into.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• There is no separate application process for this scholarship. All successful applicants for the Full-Time MBA or the Executive MBA who meet the eligibility criteria and have met the deadlines noted below will be considered.

If you would like more information on this scholarship or UCD MBA programmes, please contact the MBA Admissions Manager by emailing [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit UCD scholarship webpage.