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Scholarships for Central and South America

Gabriela

Gabriela Cardenas |   Colombia - Scholarship Recipient 21/22

Since I joined NUI Galway, I have already had the opportunity to contact companies within the sector in which I want to develop my professional life, allowing me to create opportunities for my future. The university is constantly offering courses and advice on job offers, which has also allowed me to learn how to present my resume and keep up to date with job offers.

 

Central and South American Scholarships

NUI Galway is committed to attracting high calibre students from around the world. To this end, the University offers a range of merit based partial tuition fee waivers to eligible students. 

Awards for Central and South American students are valued from €1,000 up to 50% tuition fee waivers for those commencing study at NUI Galway in September 2022.  

Eligibility

Undergraduate or Postgraduate Students from Central and South America that have accepted an offer to study at NUI Galway commencing September 2022 will be considered for these awards.  

Central and South American Scholarships are available to high-achieving students from Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, and Venezuela. 

Scholarship Terms and Conditions 2022/2023

How to Apply

Scholarships applicants are assessed based on academic merit. In addition, applicants will be asked to submit a Personal Scholarship Statement. (500 words maximum) covering the following points: 

  •  Your interest in coming to NUI Galway.
  •  Why you believe you are a good candidate for this scholarship.
  •  How will you promote links with NUI Galway, both during your scholarship tenure and as alumni?

Undergraduate Students can log in and apply via their personal NUI Galway application portal here. 

Postgraduate Students can apply using the International Scholarships online application form here.

Deadline

Round 1: Opened in February; open to all students that have accepted their offer on/before 28th March - round 1 awards close on Thursday 31st March.  

Round 2:  Opens to all students on Friday 1st April up to Tuesday June 14th.  – round 2 awards close on Tuesday June 14th.  

Assessment Process

Round 1: Announcements will be made in early April. 

Round 2: Announcements will be made in late June.  

College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies

 The College of Art, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies are awarding South American students scholarships valued at €1,000 and €2,000 for those commencing study in their college in September 2022. 

The College of Art, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies are also awarding one Central and South American student a 50% fee wavier valued at up to €8,150 . This 50% fee wavier will be offered to a Postgraduate student.

Undergraduate Students can log in and apply via their personal NUI Galway application portal here. 

Postgraduate Students can apply using the International Scholarships online application form here.

For more information on courses offered by the College of Art, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies you can visit here.

College of Business, Public Policy, & Law

The College of Business, Public Policy, & Law are awarding several different Student Scholarships ranging from €1,000 up to 50% tuition fee waivers. All applicants who have already accepted their offer from the College of Business, Public Policy, & Law are invited to apply. 

Undergraduate Students can log in and apply via their personal NUI Galway application portal here.

Postgraduate Students can apply using the International Scholarships online application form here.

For more information on courses offered by the College of Business, Public Policy, & Law you can visit here.

College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences

The College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences are awarding Central and SouthAmerican Postgraduate students scholarships valued at €2,000 each for those commencing study in their college in September 2022. 

Postgraduate Students can apply using the International Scholarships online application form here.

For more information on courses offered by the College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences you can visit here.

College of Science and Engineering

The College of Science and Engineering are awarding  Central and South American Postgraduate student scholarships valued at €4,000 each for those commencing study in their college in September 2022. 

Postgraduate Students can apply using the International Scholarships online application form here.

For more information on courses offered by the College of Science and Engineering you can visit here.

Downloads

  • Undergraduate Prospectus 2022

    Undergraduate Prospectus 2022 PDF (8.4MB)

  • Postgraduate Prospectus 2022

    Postgraduate Prospectus 2022 PDF (14.3MB)

  • Pre-Arrival Guide 2022

    Pre-Arrival Guide 2022 PDF (16 MB)

  • Quick Guide to Courses 2022

    Quick Guide to Courses 2022 PDF (1.20MB)

  • International Student Opportunities at NUI Galway

    International Student Opportunities at NUI Galway PDF (1.36MB)

  • Mexican Student Guide

    Mexican Student Guide PDF (1.20MB)

  • Indian Student Guide

    Indian Student Guide PDF (2.81MB)

  • Indonesian Student Guide

    Indonesian Student Guide PDF (1.58MB)

  • Chinese Student Guide

    Chinese Student Guide PDF (1.35MB)

  • North American Guide

    North American Guide PDF (1.49MB)

  • Malaysian Student Guide

    Malaysian Student Guide PDF (1.31MB)

  • Hong Kong Student Guide

    Hong Kong Student Guide PDF (1.12MB)

  • Saudi Arabian Students

    Saudi Arabian Students PDF (1.14MB)

  • UAE Student Guide

    UAE Student Guide PDF (1.04MB)

  • Nigerian Ghanaian Guide

    Nigerian Ghanaian Guide PDF (1.16MB)

  • Postgraduate Prospectus 2021

    Postgraduate Prospectus 2021 PDF (11.3MB)