Sanctuary Scholarships (Undergraduate Degrees)
At a glance
- Value: varies
- You must be applying for a degree programme in UCC, through the CAO route to be eligible for this scholarship
- Questions about this scholarship can be directed to sanctuary@ucc.ie
Applications for 2026-2027 programme intake are now live.
There are a limited number of Scholarships available.
The scholarship includes:
- Fee waiver
- Bursary
NB: Accommodation is not included in this award.
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The scholarship is open to candidates who:
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Have refugee status, subsidiary protection status or permission to remain following an international protection application
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Are ineligible for State educational supports
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Are living within commutable distance from UCC (we recommend no greater than 50km)
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Do not already have a university degree qualification
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Are in receipt of an offer for a undergraduate UCC degree through the CAO*
*To apply you just must have made a CAO application and be able to provide a CAO number on your form.
Application Process
The process in 2026 is as follows:
It is in two parts:
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- UCC Sanctuary Scholarship Application Form 2026 - Part 1 (of 2) – Fill in form - Closing date for application is 5.30pm Friday 10 July 2026
- Part 2 covers your personal statement and is by invitation only
If you have any questions, please email sanctuary@ucc.ie
Please Note: For the UCC Sanctuary Scholarships, applicants present from the Mature Student, QQI, and Leaving Certificate streams. For this reason, a decision regarding the outcome of the scholarships can take a few months. Your patience is appreciated as we need to ensure all applicants have a chance to accept their first offer (to be eligible for the Sanctuary Scholarship an applicant's first choice has to be a UCC programme). The committee will meet to determine the outcome of the Sanctuary Scholarships following the Round 1 acceptance deadline. Visit the CAO webpage to review the key calendar dates.