At a glance

• Value: €12,500 
• You must apply for the Master of Accounting (MAcc) programme to be eligible for this scholarship
• This scholarship is open to students that have not otherwise secured funding to pursue the programme
• Questions on this scholarship should be directed to macc@ucc.ie
• Applications should be submitted here

 Entry criteria:

• Students must secure a minimum Second Class Honours Grade 1 in an approved primary degree with a significant accounting specialisation AND expect to qualify for exemption from the CA Proficiency 1 examination of Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI).
• Students must have applied for the MAcc Accounting programme 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:

• Each student must draft a personal statement of 300 words giving an overview of their background, including their achievements to date, and their ambitions for the future. 

Selection:

• The scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis based on your personal statement.
• A shortlist of students will be chosen by the programme directors and the final recipient will be chosen by the Department.

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 the whole or part of the scholarship.

Applications open on 

Closing date for applications .