Partial funding · Study in Ireland
Maynooth University International Merit Award
A tuition fee discount of around €1,500, awarded to a limited number of students
- Funder
- Maynooth University
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
Maynooth awards a set number of merit discounts each year to high-achieving international students who accept their offer, alongside a separate entrance scholarship for strong school-leaving results.
The amounts are modest compared with a full award, but Maynooth's fees and its commuter-distance location from Dublin make the total cost of the degree lower than most Irish alternatives.
🗓️ Deadline
Awarded after you accept your offer — check the current cycle
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- International student who has accepted an offer to study at Maynooth
- Strong results in your school-leaving qualification
- Limited number of awards each cycle, allocated on merit
- Open to applicants of any nationality
- Separate awards exist for postgraduate entry
How to apply
- Apply to Maynooth through the international application route
- Accept your offer within the stated window — the award follows acceptance
- Check the International Office pages for the current year's award list
- Ask whether your course qualifies, as some programmes are excluded
- Look at the separate entrance scholarship if you have very strong grades
Studying in Ireland
An English-speaking EU country with a booming tech economy and a generous stay-back option. Post-study work: Up to 24 months (master's).
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Maynooth University International Merit Award: your questions, answered
What does the Maynooth University International Merit Award cover?
A tuition fee discount of around €1,500, awarded to a limited number of students. Maynooth awards a set number of merit discounts each year to high-achieving international students who accept their offer, alongside a separate entrance scholarship for strong school-leaving results.
Who is eligible for the Maynooth University International Merit Award?
Core requirements are: International student who has accepted an offer to study at Maynooth; Strong results in your school-leaving qualification; Limited number of awards each cycle, allocated on merit; Open to applicants of any nationality; Separate awards exist for postgraduate entry. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Maynooth University International Merit Award deadline?
Awarded after you accept your offer — check the current cycle. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.