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Maynooth University Sanctuary Scholarship

Maynooth University

After admissionThe university's page says this award is available only once a student holds an offer or is enrolled.

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Amount

Amount not stated

Country

Ireland

Level

Bachelor's, Master's

Deadline

Deadline not confirmed

About this scholarship

Maynooth University's Sanctuary Scholarships are for international protection applicants in Ireland, and refugees, beneficiaries of subsidiary protection and people with leave to remain in Ireland, who cannot access state support for their studies.

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Offered at undergraduate (via CAO) and postgraduate (via MU Apply) level, not PhD; only applicants with a course offer are considered. The page read does not state what the scholarship covers. The 2026/27 call closed on 20 March 2026.

Who can apply

  • You must live in: Ireland
  • Only for refugees and asylum seekers

What it takes to get there

Long-term D study visa (degree programme, Stamp 2)

  • Proof of funds: €10,000 per year. Tuition and travel come on top of this.official source

    This award does not say it covers living costs, so plan to show this amount yourself. The official page says a scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.

  • Application fee: €60.official source
  • Usual decision time: about 8 weeks.official source
  • A post-study work visa exists for graduates.official source

Visa facts checked on the official pages on 2026-09-27. Rules change; confirm on the official page before you pay or book.

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