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University Scholars

University Scholarships are awarded to students who obtain the minimum requirement at the relevant examination as specified in the University Scholar Scheme.
Students will be contacted by the conferring office in March 2025 in relation to their scholarship.
For further information and queries relating to scholarship award eligibility, please contact the relevant College or School office directly.

Awards

Our awards recognise the academic achievement across the spectrum of students at University of Galway.
The purpose of the awards is to encourage each student to develop their academic potential to the fullest, by setting a realistic threshold of excellence and rewarding every student who attains that level.
A great deal of thanks and appreciation is due to our sponsors as without their support and commitment over the years, many of the awards would not be possible.
In March 2025, awardees will be contacted by the conferring office in relation to their award.

For details on College prizes and awards please click on the following links below or contact the relevant College or School office directly.