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University College Cork — SEFS International Student Merit-Based Scholarship 2027/28

Last verified 10 November 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Partial funding · masters · study in Ireland · offered by University College Cork. 20% tuition fee reduction for eligible international non-EU taught-master’s students with first-class honours or equivalent and an accepted offer. Capitation fees remain payable; check course and non-combination rules

Provider
University College Cork
Host country
Ireland
Deadline
2027/28 offer-linked award; scholarship cutoff and intake opening not confirmed. Check course admission dates.

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Non-EU international taught-master’s entrants in Science, Engineering and Food Science; first-class honours or equivalent as supplied, subject to full official table review. Accepted offer; automatic award; confirm course eligibility.
Funding
PARTIAL
Study level
Masters
Deadline
2027/28 offer-linked award; scholarship cutoff and intake opening not confirmed. Check course admission dates.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Non-EU international taught-master’s entrants in Science, Engineering and Food Science; first-class honours or equivalent as supplied, subject to full official table review. Accepted offer; automatic award; confirm course eligibility.

Recorded funding information

  • PARTIAL

About the University College Cork — SEFS International Student Merit-Based Scholarship 2027/28 (2026)

## Award 20% tuition fee reduction for eligible international non-EU taught-master’s students with first-class honours or equivalent and an accepted offer. Capitation fees remain payable; check course and non-combination rules. ## How to apply Review the official eligibility terms and apply for the relevant degree. No separate scholarship application is required; consideration is linked to admission and an accepted eligible offer. Confirm course-specific admission dates directly with the university. > Always confirm final requirements and deadlines on the official scholarship website before applying.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • PARTIAL

University College Cork — SEFS International Student Merit-Based Scholarship 2027/28 eligibility

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  • Non-EU international taught-master’s entrants in Science, Engineering and Food Science; first-class honours or equivalent as supplied, subject to full official table review. Accepted offer; automatic award; confirm course eligibility.

University College Cork — SEFS International Student Merit-Based Scholarship 2027/28 document information

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    How to apply for the University College Cork — SEFS International Student Merit-Based Scholarship 2027/28 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.ucc.ie/en/scholarships/internationaltable/sefsinterntschismbs/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Non-EU international taught-master’s entrants in Science, Engineering and Food Science; first-class honours or equivalent as supplied, subject to full official table review. Accepted offer; automatic award; confirm course eligibility.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 2027/28 offer-linked award; scholarship cutoff and intake opening not confirmed. Check course admission dates.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    University College Cork — SEFS International Student Merit-Based Scholarship 2027/28 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 2027/28 offer-linked award; scholarship cutoff and intake opening not confirmed. Check course admission dates.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      2027/28 offer-linked award; scholarship cutoff and intake opening not confirmed. Check course admission dates.

      Provider deadline information: 2027/28 offer-linked award; scholarship cutoff and intake opening not confirmed. Check course admission dates.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the University College Cork — SEFS International Student Merit-Based Scholarship 2027/28?+

    Non-EU international taught-master’s entrants in Science, Engineering and Food Science; first-class honours or equivalent as supplied, subject to full official table review. Accepted offer; automatic award; confirm course eligibility.

    What funding does the University College Cork — SEFS International Student Merit-Based Scholarship 2027/28 offer?+

    Listed funding: PARTIAL. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 2027/28 offer-linked award; scholarship cutoff and intake opening not confirmed. Check course admission dates.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.ucc.ie/en/scholarships/internationaltable/sefsinterntschismbs/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Non-EU international taught-master’s entrants in Science, Engineering and Food Science; first-class honours or equivalent as supplied, subject to full official table review. Accepted offer; automatic award; confirm course eligibility.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2027/28 offer-linked award; scholarship cutoff and intake opening not confirmed. Check course admission dates.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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