Quercus Innovation/ Entrepreneurship Scholarships

Awarded by : University College Cork

Updated on Nov 03, 2023
Amrita Kaur

University Research Analyst

Quercus Innovation/ Entrepreneurship Scholarships

  • Applicable for

    University College Cork in Ireland

  • Max scholarship per student

    Rs 9,56,130/-

  • No. of students to be awarded

    3

  • Course Level

    Bachelors

  • Intake year

    Sep 2024

  • Type of scholarships

    Merit

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Scholarship Overview

Quercus Innovation/ Entrepreneurship Scholarships is offered by the University College Cork to international students. Quercus Innovation/ Entrepreneurship Scholarships is available for students from all countries who want to study Bachelors Degree in the Ireland at the University College Cork. Every year, the university selects 3 candidates from all the received applications and offers them scholarships based on their academic profiles. The maximum scholarship that a student can receive is Euro 10500 at University College Cork. The fee needs to be paid in full, the scholarship amount will be given to students once they start their study program.
Participating Programmes:
Quercus Innovation/ Entrepreneurship Scholarships is available for the Bachelors Degree. We have listed below the Bachelors Degree Programmes of University College Cork that are eligible for the scholarship:
• BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems,Electrical and Electronic Engineering BE (Hons),Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering BE (Hons),BSc (Hons) Accounting,BSc (Hons) Finance etc as given below.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University College Cork in Ireland

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: Euro 10,500 => Rs 9,56,130

Conversion rate used: 1 Euro = Rs. 93.25 (last updated 26th September 2024)

Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees ×Not covered in scholarship
Living Expense ×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care ×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ×Not covered in scholarship
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this

  • Value: up to €10,500
  • The five strands of talented students within the programme will benefit from a wide range of academic, financial, personal, and other supports. Scholars may receive a reduced points entry into UCC, but they must achieve at least 85% of the CAO points for the year of entry. 
  • The Scholarship can be renewed for subsequent years, subject to a Scholar meeting the requirements of the Innovation/Entrepreneurship Retention & Discontinuation Document and progressing to the next level of study in their academic programme.

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: 3

Scholarship Eligibility

No specific eligibility requirement mentioned on the Scholarship site, student profile will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Special Restrictions

  • No Special Restriction applicable

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be a registered UCC student, or apply through CAO or the International Office for a place
  • Successful applicants will:
    • Meet the minimum entry requirements (matriculation) of their desired undergraduate/level 8 programme, while currently registered students will need to have attained higher honours in their end of year examinations to be eligible. Applicants do not need to be pursuing a related programme to be deemed eligible.
    • Be able to provide evidence of sustained engagement in innovative/entrepreneurial activities.
    • Have evidence of achievement and/or impact of an innovative or entrepreneurial nature.
    • Have the potential to develop that excellence in their chosen field
    • Have had recognition at local, regional, national, or international level.
    • Be expected to act as ambassadors for UCC and the Quercus Programme in terms of their participation in their chosen field.

Preference will be given to following candidates:

  • Where there are equivalent levels of excellence applicants deemed able to contribute most to UCC will be selected.

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +239 more

Application Process for this scholarship

To apply for a Quercus Scholarship applicants must:

  • Be either a registered UCC student, or apply through CAO for a place on an undergraduate/level 8 programme at University College Cork. (Note: applicants also need to make their degree programme application separately, e.g. through the CAO or through the International Office for Non-EU applicants)
  • Read the Criteria and Terms of Reference of the Quercus Innovation/Entrepreneurship Scholarship here: Innovation/Entrepreneurship Scholarship - Terms of Reference
  • Complete the Quercus Innovation/Entrepreneurship Scholarship Application Form online using the 'Apply now' option.
  • Please read the Online application instructions before you begin.

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application final end date Not Available
  • no specific deadline mentioned

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

Contact email scholarships@ucc.ie
Phone number +353 (0)21 4904875

Additional Information

  • The Quercus Scholarships are open to students currently registered in, or applying for, any undergraduate/level 8 programme offered by UCC.
  • Applicant will only be able to take up a Scholarship after accepting an offer of a place at University College Cork through the CAO or the International Office. 
  • Each Scholar’s participation in the programme will be reviewed and assessed annually. To progress in the programme, Scholars will be expected to demonstrate continuing exceptional achievement in their talent area, and satisfactory academic performance. There will be a managed exit from the programme for students who do not progress.

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