Scholarship opportunities to attend university in Ireland
Study In Ireland
This initiative aims to offer affordable college opportunities in Ireland for American-born students. The program is open to all U.S. families considering full-time University/College in Ireland.
The Irish Diaspora Center is currently working with the following Irish Colleges / Universities.
IDEA has Tuition Scholarships agreements with:
Dublin City University [DCU]: 15-20% off tuition
DCU is now on the Common App. Students can now apply to DCU using the Common App from the U.S.
University of Galway: 15% off tuition
Summary Table
Click HERE to view and download a detailed summary of entry requirements, housing information, scholarship requirements, deadlines, and more, for DCU and the University of Galway.
Learn how to apply for an IDEA scholarship
To learn how to apply to one of our Irish University Partners, let us know by completing our Information Sheet and we will connect you.
Partnership Press Releases
• March 15, 2023: University of Galway with nine partial scholarships on offer.
• October 15, 2021: DCU – Up to five partial scholarships on offer.
For more information, please email IDEA@icphila.org or call 610-789-6355.
IDEA Partnership Discussion Currently Underway
Atlantic Technological University Donegal [ATU Donegal] (formerly Letterkenny IT/LYIT)
Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest [TUS]
Information Sessions
March 4, 2024: Student Perspectives Webinar. Click HERE to view a recording of the program.
October 17, 2023: Virtual information session. Click HERE to view a recording of the program. Click HERE to view University of Galway’s presentation. Click HERE to view DCU’s presentation.
Sept 19, 2023: In-person Information Session at The Irish Center. Click HERE to view the meeting materials.
IDEA Post Session Materials Request: If you did not register for a session, but would like to receive the post materials for your review please take a moment to complete the following survey.
