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Uversity 25/26 Academic Year Applications Open + Q&A Session Info

February 1, 2025 | by Tracey

Uversity Logo with Reg Mark 2024-10-23

Applications for Uversity Scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year are now live. Prospective students can apply here.

Uversity is a registered charity providing scholarships for mature students, from less advantaged backgrounds, to pursue their dreams of achieving a bachelor’s degree in any of the third-level institutions in Ireland.

Scholarships are awarded based on an online application, successful interview process and on demonstrated financial need to those over 23 years old who wish to study for a bachelor’s degree for the first time. The deadline for applications is March 31st, 2025.

Uversity Programme Director, Gretta FitzGerald said: “We are delighted to open the application window for Uversity Scholarships for the upcoming academic year. Uversity has awarded over 270 scholarships to date and has seen the positive impact of adult education on the individual, their family and the wider community.

“We are inviting prospective students from all 32 counties to apply ahead of the 2025/26 academic year. If you are interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree and meet the eligibility criteria, we would love to hear from you.”

For further information and eligibility criteria, please click here.

Q&A SESSIONS

Three question and answer sessions will take place, for those interesed in learning more about Uversity:

  • Wednesday, 19th February @ 5pm
  • Wednesday, 5th March @ 5pm
  • Wednesday, 19th March @ 5pm

The registration link for all 3 meetings can be found HERE.

Uversity has been awarding third level scholarships to adult learners since 2018 and has awarded over 270 scholarships to date. A high percentage have subsequently graduated with first class honours degrees.

There are two levels of financial support available, depending on whether the scholarship recipient has dependent children. Those without dependent children will receive €5,000 per annum for their degree while those with dependent children are awarded €7,000.

In 2019 Uversity was awarded Income Disregard status by the Department of Social Protection.

For further information, email: apply@uversity.org | Phone: 01 6875998

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