Aspire Scholarships help high-potential candidates unlock their unique talent, drive, and potential to be future business leaders. The scholarships are specifically for individuals who demonstrate the ambition to study at UCD Smurfit School, but who face financial constraints. The scholarships are open to applicants who are resident in Ireland.
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Aspire Scholarships
Aim and Benefits of Aspire Scholarships
Multiple MSc and MBA awards of 50% tuition fees
Requirements for Aspire Scholarships Qualification
- Open to all successful MSc Business, MBA and Executive MBA applicants who are Resident in Ireland
- MBA candidates must achieve the relevant minimum GMAT score or above (MBA FT: min GMAT 600; EMBA: min GMAT 520 OR Executive Assessment (EA) 149 and above). Please note the GMAT/EA deadline is 9th May 2025.
- Ability to demonstrate financial need
View our course entry criteria for more details
Application Deadline
May 9, 2025How to Apply
In order to be considered for the scholarships, you must;
- Firstly, complete and submit an online application to a UCD Smurfit School Taught Masters programme. View the full range of UCD Smurfit School Masters programmes here. Once you have located your programme of interest, click the 'Apply Now' button on the programme webpage to be directed to the online application system. Note you must have an offer from us before proceeding to Step 2.
- Complete the online Scholarship Application Form. All required fields must be completed. Click here to complete the Scholarship Application Form. Please note that you will not see these scholarships at this link until you have submitted a valid application (step 1 above).
- Ensure you complete and submit the Aspire Scholarship Financial Questionnaire 2025 with your application by the closing date May 9th.
For more details, visit UCD Michael Smurfit scholarship webpage