The Vice President International Scholar Award provides a €7,500 tuition fee discount for two exceptional Postgraduate Taught international students.
Eligibility Criteria:
Must be a Non-EU fee-paying student
Accepted offer and deposit paid by 31st March 2026
Apply for any Postgraduate Taught programme on campus
Hold a First-Class Honours equivalent undergraduate degree from a university ranked in the top 500 in QS or Times Higher Education Application Process:
Submit via MS Form between 1st February and 31st March 2026
Include a personal statement highlighting academic achievements, leadership, and career goals
The International Excellence Scholarship awards a €5,000 tuition discount to six postgraduate students from different global regions: North America, Latin America, South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Rest of the World.
Eligibility Criteria:
Non-EU fee-paying student
Full-time postgraduate applicant
Minimum 80% overall grade in primary degree Application Process:
Submit application via MS Form by 31st March 2026
Include a personal statement explaining academic motivation and alignment with Maynooth University
International Loyalty Scholarship: €1,500 discount for returning international alumni pursuing further postgraduate study. Deadline: 30th April 2026.
International Merit Award: €1,500 discount for 25 high-achieving international students accepted for full-time UG or PGT programs. Deadline: 30th April 2026.
MBA Excellence Scholarship: €5,000 tuition discount for Master of Business Administration (MBA) applicants.
School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Postgraduate Scholarships 2026: Scholarships available for MA in TESOL and EMI and MA in Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies, with application deadline 30th April 2026.
Maynooth University also offers sports scholarships and merit-based awards for international undergraduate students. For detailed eligibility, visit Maynooth University Sports Scholarships.
Research-focused international students can access scholarships and funding for research masters and doctoral programs. Visit the university’s postgraduate research funding page for detailed information.
International students may also apply for Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships, the Ireland Fellows Programme, George J Mitchell Scholarship (US only), WeMakeScholars, and the Claddagh Scholarship for Chinese students.