UCD School of Earth Sciences MSc Scholarships 2026
Organization: University College Dublin (UCD) School of Earth Sciences
Host country: Ireland
Degree level: Masters
Funding: Fully Funded
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Eligible countries: All Countries (EU and Non-EU tracks)
Fields of study: Earth Sciences, Geoscience, Engineering, Environmental Science
The UCD School of Earth Sciences is offering scholarships for its MSc programmes in Subsurface Geomodelling and Environmental and Engineering Geoscience for the 2026-27 academic year. The scheme provides up to two full fee waivers for EU applicants and up to two stipends (valued at €20,000 each) as a contribution to living expenses for non-EU applicants.
Benefits
EU Applicants: Full Tuition Fee Waiver (100%)
Non-EU Applicants: Tax-free Stipend of €20,000 (Contribution to living costs)
Note: Non-EU stipend does not cover tuition fees, but can be combined with other partial fee scholarships
Eligibility
Must have applied to and hold an offer for the MSc in Subsurface Geomodelling or MSc in Environmental and Engineering Geoscience
Must have excellent academic qualifications (e.g., First Class Honours or equivalent)
Must meet UCD's English language requirements
Must be classified as either an EU applicant (for fee waiver) or Non-EU applicant (for stipend)
Requirements
Apply for the MSc course online via UCD's system first
Prepare a Personal Statement specifically for the scholarship
Obtain two academic references
Submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Submit official Academic Transcripts
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Personal Statement
Two Academic References
Academic Transcripts
Proof of Course Application/Offer
Programs of Study
MSc Subsurface Geomodelling
MSc Environmental and Engineering Geoscience
Application Process
Submit a complete application for the eligible MSc programme via www.ucd.ie/apply.
Once you have an application number/offer, prepare your scholarship documents (CV, Transcripts, Statement, References).
Email these documents directly to earthsciencesscholarships@ucd.ie.
Ensure the subject line indicates 'UCD School of Earth Sciences MSc Scholarship Application'.
How to Apply
You CANNOT apply for the scholarship without first applying for the course. The scholarship application is via EMAIL, not a portal. The deadline is strict (Feb 28).
Selection Process
Review by a committee of School of Earth Sciences faculty
Selection based on academic excellence and student fit for the MSc