Sanctuary Scholarships

Munster Technological University

MTU, in partnership with the Tomar Trust, award a number of Sanctuary Scholarships to asylum seeker and refugee students wishing to pursue a fulltime undergraduate degree course in MTU from September 2024.

 

Closing date for applications is at 5pm on the 31st of May 2024.

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Incomplete applications and/or applications without the required supporting documentation will not be considered.

 

What is a Santuary Scholarship

 

 

MTU is offering a number of Sanctuary Scholarships to persons from an asylum-seeking or refugee background who do not otherwise qualify for financial support under the Free Fees Initiative, the SUSI grant scheme or the International Protection Student Scheme (for Further and Higher Education Students), and who wishes to pursue an undergraduate course in MTU in the academic year 2024/2025.  Applications are also accepted from migrants who have exceptional Stamp 4 or Stamp 3 and who do not qualify for financial support under any of the above-mentioned schemes.

The successful applicant will be eligible for a waiver of Tuition fee, Student Contribution Charge, USI fee and Student Capitation Charge for the duration of their course or until such time as they become eligible for the previously mentioned schemes.

In addition to the criteria above, applicants:

  • Must meet the academic eligibility criteria for their chosen MTU Undergraduate course through the CAO or Direct Application route for a full-time programme.
  • Be living in the Republic of Ireland and

Please Note 
The scheme does not provide support with the costs of accommodation or transport.  For this reason, we recommend that students can commute to the relevant MTU campus.

Students will not be eligible for Sanctuary Scholarships if they already hold a 3rd level qualification e.g. Level 7 – 10. 

 

Making an Application

The Sanctuary Scholarship Award requires the following –

  • An application to MTU for a full-time undergraduate programme through the CAO or via Direct Applications (for certain courses on the MTU Kerry Campus)
  • A separate MTU Sanctuary Scholarship application.

Applications for scholarships will be open to those applying for full time undergraduate degree courses from levels 6 to 8 through the following routes:

Entry requirements for each course can be found in the https://www.mtu.ie/prospectus/

CAO applicants can use the CAO Change of Mind facility. Applicants should use the CAO Change of Mind facility wisely, to maximise their chances of gaining entry.

We would encourage applicants to apply for as many of our courses as possible, depending on your genuine study interests and eligibility.

Please note: Mature applicants to courses on any of MTU Cork Campuses are advised to contact the Admissions Office before using the Change of Mind facility. It is recommended that any course changes are made before the 1st of May 2024.

 

Contact Details:

If you have any questions regarding the MTU Sanctuary Scholarships, please contact sanctuary@mtu.ie

 

Please note the MTU Sanctuary Scholarships are currently open to students who are paying non-EU tuition fees only, therefore we cannot accept applications from EU fee paying students, including Ukrainian students.

 

Support for Ukrainian Students

While Ukrainian students are currently not eligible for the Sanctuary Scholarships, there are additional supports available to students from Ukraine and students are encouraged to apply for these supports once they enter MTU.  In terms of financial support, students are encouraged to make an application to the Student Assistance Fund.  This fund can help with the cost of attending higher education.

We have listed some useful websites below on alternative funding and supports.

Irish Universities Association - Ukrainian Students

NASC Ireland Migrant and Refugee Rights

Citizens Information - Support Ukrainians

Ukrainians in Kerry

MTU Cork Campus International Office

 

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