At a glance

• Value: €10,630 per student
• You must apply for the MSc Food Business and Innovation to be eligible for this scholarship
• Questions on this scholarship should be directed to Prof. Joe Bogue, Head of Department, Food Business and Development j.bogue@ucc.ie
• Applications should be submitted to Ms Niamh Kiely, Administrator, n.kiely@ucc.ie

Entry criteria:

•  Students must secure a minimum Second Class Honours Grade 1 in an approved primary degree or equivalent.
•  Students must have applied for the MSc Food Business and Innovation via the UCC Applications System, have received an offer and have accepted a place on the programme to qualify to apply for the Scholarship.

Detail:

Applications must include a short personal statement in response to the following (max. 500 words per question):

1. Identify the important challenges facing Global Food Systems at present.
2. What innovations will help overcome these challenges?
3. Outline:
   • Reasons for applying, academic background and future career ambitions.
   • Relevant achievements (academic or other notable achievements).
   • How you heard about the scholarship.

Selection:

A shortlist of students will be chosen and an interview will take place to discuss your application. The judging panel will include a representative from Glanbia and Prof. Joe Bogue (Department of Food Business and Development).

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

Please note if a scholarship holder withdraws from the programme for which s/he has registered or fails to continue throughout the year to meet the attendance and other requirements for the programme, including examination entry, s/he may be required to repay to the College the whole or part of the scholarship.

To apply please click Application Form Glanbia Scholarships

Opening dates for applications: July 1st 21/22/23

Closing date for applications: August 3rd 21/22/23