About the Scholarship Scheme
First Class Honours or 2:1 Honours degree from an accredited university (minimum CGPA 3.6/5.0).
100% Full Tuition Waiver with zero out-of-pocket tuition liability.
Monthly living allowance deposited directly into your bank account.
Roundtrip economy flights from your home country included.
Full international health surcharge / NHS medical insurance covered.
Zero application fees ($0 / ₦0) on the official provider portal.
Exclusive alumni network spanning global corporate & policy leaders.
Institutional Profile & Rules
Scholarship Funding & Complete Benefits
Comprehensive breakdown of all expenses covered under this award.
100% Tuition Fees Coverage
100% or 50% Full Tuition Fee Waiver across all UCD Graduate Taught Master’s programmes
Zero Tuition LiabilityMonthly Living Allowance
Opportunities for campus graduate teaching/research assistantships
Direct DepositInternational Travel
Student transport discounts across Ireland
Roundtrip CoveredMedical & Health Cover
Access to UCD Student Health Service
Full Surcharge PaidArrival Grant & Research Allowance
2-Year post-study work visa in Ireland (Third Level Graduate Scheme)
Relocation SupportApplication Fee ($0 Guarantee)
UCD standard application fee (€60)
$0 / ₦0 VerifiedYour Profile Compatibility
Evaluated across 6 criteria benchmarks using your saved student profile.
Eligibility Checklist
Nationality / Origin: Open to African Scholars (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Your nationality is confirmed eligible for this scheme.
Academic Degree Level: MASTER
Matches your current education trajectory.
Field Discipline: cs it, data ai, engineering
Eligible across accredited faculty programs.
Academic Standing / Minimum CGPA: 3.6/5.0 (First Class or 2:1)
Exceeds the minimum academic cutoff requirement.
English Proficiency / WAEC Waiver: WAEC C6+ Accepted (IELTS Exempted)
No mandatory $250 IELTS fee required for eligible applicants.
Work Experience / Leadership: Professional internships, tech portfolios, or leadership initiative.
Extracurricular leadership & university involvement qualify.
Official Application Roadmap & Stages
Follow these verified stages to submit a winning application.
Apply and secure admission offer to a UCD Master’s course by February.
Submit the Global Excellence Scholarship application form through UCD SISWeb portal by March 31.
UCD Global Regional Committee reviews applications in April.
Successful applicants notified in May.
Always begin your application at least 3 weeks prior to the official deadline. Secure your academic recommendation letters early and ensure your statement of purpose links your chosen studies with measurable future contributions in your home community.
Required Document Vault
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ScholarshipHQ Intelligence Guide
Clear answers to common questions about eligibility, deadlines, and funding.
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