At a glance

• Value: €12,500
• You must be applying for an MSc Programme at UCC to be eligible for this scholarship
• Questions about this scholarship can be directed to n.kiely@ucc.ie

Name: The FDC Group Scholarships (The Jack Murphy Scholarship) www.fdc.ie

Purpose: To support up to four students participating in the MSc in Co-operatives, Agri-Food and Sustainable Development and/or the MSc in Management and Marketing.

Value: €12,500 per successful applicant. Successful applicants must complete the placement element of the MSc programme with the FDC Group.

Criteria: To be considered for a competitive Scholarship, the following criteria must first be met:

• Students must secure a minimum Second Class Honours Grade 1 in an approved primary degree or equivalent.
• Students must have applied for one of the two applicable programmes via the Postgraduate Applications System (PAC), have received an offer and have accepted a place on either programme to qualify to apply for the Scholarship. 

This Scholarship is open to all EU students.

Applications: Applications for the Scholarship must include name, contact details and qualifications with graduating institution(s).
Applications for the Scholarship must be submitted directly to the Programme Directors.
Applications must include a short personal statement in response to the following (max 500 words per question):

1. Identify an important issue facing Rural Ireland at present and propose a concise strategy to address this issue.
2. Outline in what way you could contribute to the development of Rural Ireland given the challenges identified in question 1 above.
3. Finally, outline
   • Your reason for applying and academic background.
   • Your previous achievements (academic or other notable achievements).
   • Your future career ambitions.

Applicants must name at least two referees – one academic and one professional.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

Friday 20^th August, 2020

For full details of this scholarship and application form, click here