Scholarships

Welcome to the University of Galway's University of Sanctuary (UoS) Scholarship Programme

Building upon the work of the Inclusive Centenaries and Admissions Office scholarship programmes, the UoS Scholarship Programme opened for applications in 2019. The programme is designed to increase participation at University of Galway among international protection applicants, refugees, Irish Travellers and marginalised immigrant groups. To date, the programme has welcomed 88 scholars from 25 different countries to the university.

What does the UoS Scholarship include? 

Each UoS scholarship includes:

• Full Fee Waiver (except student levy)
• Annual Stipend of €4,000
• Academic Mentoring

The 2026-2027 University of Sanctuary scholarship application process has now closed. All applicants have been notified.

For more information, please email: uni.sanctuary@universityofgalway.ie