At a glance

• Value: Full Tuition at University College Cork and €10,000 in living expenses
• You must be accepted into a PGT programme in CACSSS to be eligible for this scholarship
• Questions about this scholarship can be directed to scholarship@chahtafoundation.com

The Choctaw-Ireland Scholarship is being instituted in recognition of the act of generosity and humanitarianism shown by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma towards the people of Ireland during the Great Famine of the mid-Nineteenth Century, and to foster and deepen the ties between the two nations today.

How to apply for the Choctaw-Ireland Scholarship Programme 2024

1. Apply for University College Cork by 28 April.
   

   Before you can apply for the Choctaw-Ireland Scholarship, you have to be accepted into University College Cork. To apply for UCC:

   • Choose your degree/course from the UCC Courses.
     Use the following filters for eligible programs:
     • Type: Postgraduate
     • College: Arts, Celtic Studies, and Social Sciences
     • Teaching Mode: Full-time
   • Once your degree/course has been selected, begin your application with University College Cork.
   • The application will take approximately 1 hour to complete.

    

2. After completing your UCC application

   Please email the following to scholarship@chahtafoundation.com:

   • Your UCC application number
   • A note indicating your interest in applying for the Choctaw-Ireland Scholarship

    

3. Wait for your acceptance from University College Cork
   Typically, acceptance into your degree/course will take about 1 week.
4. Apply for the Choctaw-Ireland Scholarship Programme by 12 May.

   After you have received your acceptance to UCC, submit the following items to scholarship@chahtafoundation.com:

   • Acceptance letter to UCC
   • CV/Resume
   • Personal Statement – UCC Personal Statement Information
5. Stay in touch
   Feel free to reach out to us with questions or just to check the status of your application. We’re here if you need us.

For more information about the scholarship please see here: https://chahtafoundation.com/scholarships/choctawirelandscholarship/

Note: Capitation fees are payable by all students and are subject to change.