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Sanctuary Programme - displaced Palestinians

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UCD is a University for All, where all students belong and feel welcome. Students’ experience, needs, and personal circumstances may vary, but in our diverse learning community, exciting study opportunities await. We offer a range of entry routes, together with personal, financial and academic support. We are committed to ensuring that all students can access, participate and succeed, regardless of background, personal circumstances, age, disability, or pace of study.

UCD was awarded University of Sanctuary status in 2018 and is proud to welcome displaced Palestinians as a separate stream of our University of Sanctuary Scholarship Programme.

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The Sanctuary scholarship Programme provides the following support:

  • Full tuition fee coverage 
  • An annual maintenance payment to help cover some of the costs of study
  • An invitation to the ALL Student Welcome Programme (Orientation)
  • Access to our post-entry supports including disability support, social events, as well as academic and financial guidance
  • One to one support from UCD Access & Lifelong Learning

To be considered for a Sanctuary Scholarship for displaced Palestinians the applicant needs to:

  • Be a displaced Palestinian Applicant most likely having arrived in Ireland since October 2023
  • Have already applied to a course at UCD including undergraduate, taught graduate, University Access and Open learning. ( Please note:  The course application and scholarship application will be assessed entirely independently of one another) .
  • Provide supporting documentation which may include a Passport, Birth Certificate or ID Card 
  • This scheme is only intended for applicants who are not eligible for state fee support. 
  • PhD courses are not covered by the programme. 

How to Apply

  1. Complete an Online Application Form: Applications, Cothrom na Féinne - Sanctuary Programme 
    • You can access the application form on the UCD Scholarship Application System - applications for the 2024 Sanctuary Programme are now open. 
    • Login to your UCD Connect account (You should have created this when applying for a course at UCD).
    • Once you have logged in click on start a new application.
    • Then click on the application tab at the top of the page.
    • Click on Cothrom Na Feinne Scholarship Applications.
    • Click Cothrom Na Feinne Sanctuary Scholarship, you should then be able to start your application. Download: Step by step instructions on how to apply

Supporting documentation may include a Passport, Birth Certificate or ID Card

Up to 8 scholarship places will be available

5pm on 31st August 2024