Scholarship Benefits

The Ad Astra Performing Arts scholars benefit from a scholarship, mentoring and a range of tailored supports. The value of the scholarship for new scholars entering the programme in September 2024 is a €3,000 bursary which can be used to offset the cost of fees or accommodation. If wishing to live on campus, Ad Astra scholars may avail of allocated on-campus accommodation.

In addition to this performing arts scholars receive:

• the opportunity to work with experienced performance professionals in seminar and workshop settings
• the opportunity to participate in modules specific to their artistic pursuits
• access to expert training
• access to the Ad Astra Academy Performing Arts Studio
• the support of a dedicated academic mentor
• opportunities to perform live
• access to the Scholar's room
• The scholarship is usually awarded for the first four years of study, subject to meeting the criteria for scholarship renewal each year.

Watch our Performing Arts musical scholars perform an afternoon recital featuring our music scholars, in a varied and attractive programme of solo & chamber works by Bach, Handel, Brahms, Chopin, Grieg, Franck & Prokofiev in the Hugh Lane Gallery.