Quercus Innovation/ Entrepreneurship Scholarships at University College Cork 2025

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements (matriculation) of their desired undergraduate/level 8 program, while currently registered students will need to have attained higher honors in their end-of-year examinations to be eligible. Applicants do not need to be pursuing a related program to be deemed eligible.
• Applicants must be able to provide evidence of sustained engagement in innovative/entrepreneurial activities.
• Applicants must have evidence of achievement and/or impact of an innovative or entrepreneurial nature.
• Applicants must have the potential to develop that excellence in their chosen field.
• Applicants must have had recognition at local, regional, national, or international levels.
• Applicants must be expected to act as ambassadors for UCC and the Quercus Programme in terms of their participation in their chosen field.

Application process:

Applicants are required to apply to be considered for the scholarship.

Benefits:

• Reduced CAO points entry (if required)
• Campus Accommodation
• Waiver of €3,000 Student Contribution Fee
• Bursary
• Life Coaching
• Participation in the Quercus Lecture Series
• Individualized career advice
• Academic Mentor
• Innovation/Entrepreneurship mentor
• Invitations to relevant networking events
• Flexible academic arrangements
• Participation in relevant workshops/master classes