University of Sanctuary Scholarship

The UL University of Sanctuary Scholarship provides tuition fee waivers (ie, no fees) to first-time higher education applicants who identify as a refugee, asylum seeker or a person in a refugee-like situation as defined by the UNHCR 1951 Refugee Convention and who have made an application for International Protection in Ireland. UL University of Sanctuary Scholarship application process for 2026/2027 academic year is now closed. The application process for 2027/2028 will open in April 2027 Image Who should apply? • Undergraduate Scholarships - International Protection Applicants who have applied through the CAO to any full-time undergraduate programme in UL as a Leaving Certificate, QQI or Mature Student applicant. Information on applying for an undergraduate programme at UL • Postgraduate Scholarships - International Protection Applicants who have applied to UL for a one-year, full-time taught postgraduate programme. Information on applying for a taught postgraduate programme at UL Eligibility criteria and the selection process Please review the Information and Guidance notes and the eligibility criteria for each scholarship. If you have any questions about whether or not you should apply for a scholarship, please read the Guidance Notes or contact: [email protected] . Image Undergraduate scholarships International Protection Applicants who have applied through the CAO to any full-time undergraduate programme in UL as a Leaving Certificate, QQI or Mature Student applicant. Information on applying for an undergraduate programme at UL Apply for undergraduate scholarship University of Sanctuary Undergraduate Scholarship: Information and guidance notes 2026/27 Supporting and promoting access to education for refugees and asylum seekers 1. Background Information 1.1 Context At University of Limerick, we firmly believe that everyone should have access to third level education and because we are committed to widening access to UL for people from all backgrounds, we sought and maintain recognition as a University of Sanctuary. As a University of Sanctuary, we enable access to UL with a fee waiver and stipend. We provide a safe space to study, learn, and engage with others likeminded academic and social pursuits. University of Limerick is committed to promoting and enabling access to third level education for refugees, asylum seekers, and those who have made an application for International Protection in Ireland. 1.2 Objective of Award The objective of the University of Sanctuary Scholarship is to encourage and enable international protection applicants, or those already granted international protection who are required to pay tuition fees and/or cannot access student finance, to participate and succeed in higher education. 1.3 Scope of Award The University of Sanctuary Scholarship provides scholarships and bursaries to first-time higher education applicants who identify as a Refugee as defined by the UNHCR 1951 Refugee Convention and who have made an application for International Protection in Ireland. Specific eligibility criteria are set out in Section 2.2 below. Successful applicants for the Sanctuary Scholarship at the University of Limerick will be eligible for tuition free waivers (i.e. no fees) places at university until such time they qualify for a fee grant or an exemption from fees (if at all). The University of Limerick will provide a financial bursary to support study-related costs. Individuals should only apply for University of Sanctuary at University of Limerick of they are financially able to cover the costs of their accommodation, living expenses, and travel. 2. Administration of the Scholarship 2.1 Management of Award The University of Sanctuary Scholarship is managed by the University of Limerick Sanctuary Committee, which is managed by the office of the Associate Vice President – Student Engagement. 2.2 Eligibility criteria The University of Sanctuary Scholarships are targeted at first-time higher education applic…