Applications are now closed for the academic year 2024/2025
Applications for entry September 2025 will open Monday 28th April 2025, and close Friday 6th June 2025.
IADT welcome applications for a sanctuary scholarship from people meeting the below criteria.
- Applicants should be non-EU citizens and either:
- be an International Protection Applicant, OR
- have been deemed a Refugee, OR
- have been deemed eligible for Subsidiary Protection, OR
- have been granted Permission to Remain in Ireland
- Applicants should not be eligible for the state Free Fees scheme, SUSI grants, or any other state support.
- Applicants should meet the academic eligibility criteria for their chosen programme (including English Language Requirements)
- Applicants must have (within the last two years) or intend to have completed (in 2025) either:
- the Leaving Certificate examination or equivalent school-leaving examination, OR
- a QQI/FETAC full award, OR
- be a Mature Applicant (i.e. over the age of 23 on 1 January 2025).
- Applicants should be living in the Republic of Ireland at the time of application.
- Applicants must be attending higher education for the first time for undergraduate applicants, or progressing in higher education for postgraduate applicants.
- Applicants should be able to produce documentary evidence to verify their status.
- Each scholarship is valid for the duration of the programme of study.
Please note:
- Scholarship applications will be assessed following the offer of a place via CAO (or via direct entry) on a IADT undergraduate or postgraduate programme of study.
- Students must commence their programme of study and be a registered student of IADT for the scholarship to become valid.
- Accommodation must be arranged by the student. IADT does not provide accommodation.
What is included in the scholarship
These scholarships cover all fees (tuition, registration etc.), and an annual stipend of €3,600.
Successful applicants will also receive funds towards the food, travel, free student medical centre visits, and one to one support from the Access Office.
These supports will cease if a student becomes eligible for the Free Fees initiative and/or the SUSI grant scheme.
How do I Apply?
Contact the IADT Access Office for more information and how to apply: access@iadt.ie
Please note that if there is competition for scholarship places an IADT committee will assess applications, and base outcomes on eligibility criteria and information provided in the applications.