Irish Diaspora Education Alliance (IDEA) Scholarship

About

The Irish Diaspora Education Alliance (IDEA) Scholarship initiative aims to provide affordable college opportunities in Ireland for American-born students, including undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The programme is open to eligible US students considering a full-time degree at DCU (applies to Non-EU fees…

How to apply

Apply through the official page.

Eligibility

• Apply and receive an offer to a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme at DCU. Part-time programmes are not eligible.
• United States students of Irish heritage or friends of the Irish diaspora
• Fulfil all the admissions requirements, accept the offer, and pay the deposit by the deadline.
• Submit a Personal Statement which demonstrates a strong heritage or interest in Irish culture, community, or values (if applicable, include a reference to engagement with a cultural Irish or Irish-American Institution in the United States or abroad. For example, Irish Gaelic Clubs, Irish Dance Insti
• The postgraduate applicant's personal statement should be sent to brenda.meira@dcu.ie
• The undergraduate applicant's personal statement should be sent to niamh.omahony@dcu.ie
• Must be prepared to engage with events, marketing, and social media as an ambassador for DCU during their studies and as an alumnus
• Apply to DCU: You must first apply and secure a firm/unconditional offer from DCU.
• You will find full information on the How to Apply at the Registry.
• All applicants to DCU must pay the Admission Application Fee of €70.

Where this comes from

• Official page: https://www.dcu.ie/global/irish-diaspora-education-alliance-idea-scholarship (opens in a new tab)
• Last read on 14 Nov 2026. First seen 14 Nov 2026.
• Value, as the page says: “Value: Postgraduate: 15% fee reduction on Non-EU Fees.”
• Dates, as the page says: “IDEA Scholarship Applications open on 21st October 2026 and close on 1st July 2027.”

Read by a program, not by a person. Scholarship details change, so check the official page before you apply.