Ireland: UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Scholarships 2009-2010

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is delighted to offer prospective students the opportunity to apply for a range of scholarships for the academic year 2009/2010.

To apply for the scholarship, applicants must submit an essay (300 words) on why you believe you should receive the scholarship. The closing date for submissions is May 15th 2009.

Candidates must apply for their preferred programme before submitting an application for a scholarship and must meet all of the admissions criteria prior to commencement. Candidates must also be prepared to interview.

Scholarships are valid for the following programmes:

MBS/MSc streams
CEMS Master in International Management
Master in Management
MSc in Quantitative Finance
Master of Accounting (valid for non company sponsored students only)
The following scholarships are on offer:

5 regional merit based partial scholarships

Region 1: Asia and Australasia
Region 2: Central and Eastern Europe
Region 3: North and Central America
Region 4: Western Europe
Region 5: Middle East and Africa
Merit/Hardship based partial scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to candidates who demonstrate through their application and essay that they are deserving based on merit (non-academic achievements eg. Sports, community activities, charity work, overcoming obstacles) or financial need

1 x Quinn Commerce Scholarship
Applicable to UCD Quinn School undergraduate students

Scholarship only valid across any of the MBS /MSc streams
1 x UCD Scholarship
Applicable to all UCD undergraduate students (except Quinn students)

Official announcement available at:
http://www.smurfitschool.ie/specialistmasters/scholarships/