Trinity College Dublin, Dublin Scholarships

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Updated on - Aug 12, 2026

Trinity College Dublin offers 25+ scholarships for international students, of which 15+ are accessible to Indian applicants. These awards span first-year UG fee reductions, taught Master’s discounts, a €25,000 quantum stipend and fully funded PhD packages worth €16,000 per year. The Government of Ireland scheme pairs a full fee waiver with a €10,000 living stipend for one taught PG year.

  • Standard international (non-EU) UG tuition at Trinity College Dublin: €22,000-€40,000 per year (INR 24.23-44.05 Lakhs)
  • With Global Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship applied: €17,000-€38,000 in year one (INR 18.72-41.85 Lakhs)
  • Highest funded PG package for Indians: Trinity AQ Scholarship, full tuition plus €25,000 stipend (INR 27.53 Lakhs)
  • Next open deadline for Indian applicants: 12 March 2026, 5:00 pm Irish time (Government of Ireland IES)

Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 EUR = INR 110.12 as of August 2026. Non-EU fee status means Indian applicants are billed at the international rate, which is what these scholarships discount.


Trinity College Dublin Scholarships for UG Students

Non-EU UG applicants at Trinity College Dublin can apply for four main institutional awards for the 2026-27 intake. Every listed scholarship applies as a fee reduction against year-one tuition, not as a cash stipend.

ScholarshipAmount (EUR)INR ValueIndian EligibilityDeadline (2026-27)
Global Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship€2,000-€5,000INR 2.20-5.51 LakhsYes; excludes Medicine, Dentistry, Acting, Engineering, Natural Sciences and Computer Science15 June 2026 (rolling basis)
India Undergraduate Scholarship€3,000-€5,000 per yearINR 3.30-5.51 LakhsOnly for Indian nationals resident in India; 2 awards per year15 June 2026 (tentative, aligned with Global Excellence)
E3 Balanced Solutions Undergraduate Scholarship€2,000-€5,000INR 2.20-5.51 LakhsYes; only for E3-listed courses (Engineering, Natural Sciences, Computer Science)15 June 2026 (tentative, annual cycle)
Sport ScholarshipUp to €3,000 plus support servicesUp to INR 3.30 Lakhs plus servicesYes; requires national or international-level competitive recordRolling; tentative 30 June 2026

Global Excellence and the India Undergraduate Scholarship are both regional merit awards, so Indian applicants can be considered for both against one online form. The E3 award covers the engineering, natural sciences and computer science courses excluded from Global Excellence, so no core UG subject is left uncovered.

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Trinity College Dublin Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students

Master’s applicants have the widest scholarship access at Trinity. Awards range from a €3,000 India-only fee reduction to the €25,000 fully funded AQ Scholarship for two Global South candidates.

ScholarshipAmount (EUR)INR ValueIndian EligibilityDeadline (2026-27)
Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship€2,000-€5,000INR 2.20-5.51 LakhsYes; excludes Business, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Computer Science and Statistics15 June 2026 (All Other Regions bucket)
Postgraduate Indian Scholarship€3,000INR 3.30 LakhsIndian nationals in India only; taught MSc / MPhil coursesRolling; tentative 15 June 2026
Trinity AQ Scholarship (MSc Quantum Science and Technology)Full tuition plus €25,000 stipendFull tuition plus INR 27.53 LakhsYes; Global South applicants; needs UG in Physics, Maths, CS or EngineeringTentative 30 June 2026 (annual round)
E3 Balanced Solutions Postgraduate Scholarship€2,000-€5,000INR 2.20-5.51 LakhsYes; only for E3 courses (Engineering, Natural Sciences, Computer Science)15 June 2026 (tentative, annual cycle)
Trinity Business School 30% Club Women in Leadership (MBA)€18,000 eachINR 19.82 Lakhs eachYes; female MBA applicants; 2 awards8 June 2026
Trinity Business School Social Impact Scholarship (MBA)€10,000 eachINR 11.01 Lakhs eachYes; MBA applicants with NGO or social sector experience; 4 awardsRolling; tentative 30 June 2026

Trinity awards run on a rolling basis, so early submission matters. Awards are decided after the applicant has an admission offer in hand and has confirmed non-EU fee status.

Reddit Insight: Threads on r/StudyinIreland flag that Global Excellence decisions land weeks before the stated 15 June deadline because assessment runs rolling; late-May applicants often find the regional pool already allocated.

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India-Specific Scholarships at Trinity College Dublin

Trinity College Dublin has two named awards restricted to Indian nationals: the India Undergraduate Scholarship and the Postgraduate Indian Scholarship. Both are competitive and both are decided after the Trinity admission offer is issued.

ScholarshipAmount (EUR)INR ValueLevelAwards per Year
India Undergraduate Scholarship€3,000-€5,000 per year (year one)INR 3.30-5.51 LakhsFull-time UG degree2 competitive awards
Postgraduate Indian Scholarship€3,000INR 3.30 LakhsTaught MSc / MPhilSmall competitive pool

Both awards require Indian nationality and residence in India at the time of application. Applicants must first hold a Trinity offer and be billed at the non-EU rate.

Indian applicants who qualify for both an India-specific award and a Global Excellence award should submit each application separately. Trinity’s Academic Registry then confirms whether both can be held together on the final fees invoice.


Trinity College Dublin PhD Scholarships

PhD funding at Trinity College Dublin comes through structured award schemes rather than blanket fee reductions. Two schemes cover both fees and living costs for the full research period.

ScholarshipAmount (EUR)INR ValueDurationAwards per Year
Provost’s PhD Project AwardsFull fees plus €16,000 annual stipendFull fees plus INR 17.62 Lakhs per year4 years40 awards; EU and non-EU eligible
Ussher FellowshipFull fees plus €13,000 annual maintenanceFull fees plus INR 14.32 Lakhs per year3 yearsSmall school-linked pool
Trinity Research Doctorate Awards (TRDA)Full fees plus project stipendFull fees plus project stipend3-4 yearsDiscipline-linked; open cycles

The Provost’s Awards are Trinity’s flagship PhD fund, drawn from alumni donations and Commercial Revenue Unit profits. All 40 awards are project-linked, so applicants respond to a specific advertised project rather than propose their own topic.

For Indian PhD applicants targeting the Provost’s Awards, three tactical steps matter:

  • Match a specific advertised project rather than propose your own research topic
  • Confirm supervisor sponsorship before the round opens
  • Submit the project-linked application at least two weeks ahead of the round close

Ussher Fellowships attach to a PhD application in a specific school and are unrelated to teaching duties. Indian PhD applicants should apply for both alongside the supervisor discussion.


External Government Scholarships at Trinity College Dublin

Indian applicants at Trinity College Dublin can apply for two large external funds beyond the university’s own awards. Both are administered outside Trinity and require separate applications.

ScholarshipAmountINR ValueLevelDeadline (2026-27)
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES)Full fee waiver plus €10,000 stipendFull fee waiver plus INR 11.01 LakhsTaught Master’s and PhD12 March 2026, 5:00 pm Irish time
Inlaks Shivdasani ScholarshipUp to USD 120,000Up to INR 1 CrorePG taught, MPhil, PhD (humanities, social sciences, arts, pure sciences)31 March 2026, 12:00 pm IST

The GOI-IES scheme funds around 60 international awardees across Irish institutions each year. Trinity typically hosts a share of those winners across taught Master’s and PhD cohorts. The award lasts one academic year, so PhD candidates must self-fund years two onward or pair the grant with a Provost’s Award.

Inlaks excludes engineering, computer science, medicine, MBA and management degrees. That leaves law, economics, English, history, philosophy and the pure sciences open for Indian Trinity applicants.

Reddit Insight: Indian applicants on r/StudyinIreland note that GOI-IES has never issued a deadline extension in past cycles; the 12 March cut-off runs firm at Irish time, so submitting at least 24 hours early avoids IST-to-Dublin time conversion errors.

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Trinity College Dublin Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. What is the maximum scholarship an Indian student can stack at Trinity College Dublin?

Ans. The highest funded package for an Indian student is the Trinity AQ Scholarship, which pairs a full tuition waiver with a €25,000 (INR 27.53 Lakhs) stipend and a relocation contribution, but it is restricted to the MSc Quantum Science and Technology. For other master’s courses the Government of Ireland IES combines a full tuition waiver with a €10,000 (INR 11.01 Lakhs) stipend for one year. Indian PhD applicants targeting Provost’s Awards receive full fees plus a €16,000 (INR 17.62 Lakhs) annual stipend for four years.

Ques. When should Indian students apply for Trinity College Dublin scholarships?

Ans. Apply as soon as the Trinity admission offer arrives, ideally between December 2025 and February 2026 for the September 2026 intake. Global Excellence and the India Undergraduate Scholarship review on a rolling basis until 15 June 2026, and the GOI-IES scheme closes hard on 12 March 2026. Waiting until April or May usually means competing for a shrinking pool of allocated funds.

Ques. Do Trinity scholarships need a separate application from the admission form?

Ans. Trinity’s Global Excellence, India Undergraduate and Postgraduate Indian Scholarships each require a short online scholarship form after the admission offer is issued. The Trinity Business School MBA awards are considered as part of the MBA application itself with no separate form. Provost’s PhD Awards attach to specific advertised projects and require a project-linked application through the intended supervisor.

Ques. What academic threshold do Indian students need for Trinity College Dublin scholarships?

Ans. Trinity does not publish a fixed cut-off; awards are competitive within each intake round. Successful Indian scholarship recipients typically show a Class 12 aggregate above 90% for UG awards, or a first-class undergraduate result (65% Indian percentage or 3.6 GPA) for PG awards. For Ussher and Provost’s PhD packages, first-class honours plus a strong research fit with the advertised project are essential.

Ques. Do Trinity College Dublin scholarships cover Dublin living costs?

Ans. Most Trinity scholarships are tuition-only reductions and do not cover Dublin rent, which averages €1,200-€1,800 (INR 1.32-1.98 Lakhs) per month for a shared apartment in 2026. Only the AQ Scholarship, GOI-IES and PhD schemes such as Provost’s Awards and Ussher Fellowships include a maintenance stipend. Indian applicants relying only on €3,000-€5,000 Global Excellence or India awards should plan for full living costs from personal funds or an education loan.

Trinity College Dublin Scholarships: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 17 Reviews

Trinity College Dublin offers several scholarships and grants with varying eligibility criteria and award amounts. The Marie Sk?odowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship provides a salary of 45,000 euros per year. The Trinity College Dublin scholarship grants 5,000 euros annually. The E3 departmental scholarship in Environmental Science offered 3,000 euros through a simple application process. A subsidized fee agreement provides 5,000 euros for two years. Typical scholarship awards range from 2,000 to 5,000 euros, with the Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship and the E3 Balanced Solutions for a Better World Scholarship also falling within this range.

Scholarships are competitive and often based on merit, with 2-3 students out of 100 receiving awards, typically totaling 2,000 euros. Annually, approximately 12 students receive two scholarships, amounting to 5,000 euros. Awards can vary from 2,000 to 7,000 euros depending on the scholarship.

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TU Dublin Centenary Scholarship


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: Variable Amount
  • Type: College-Specific
  • Level of Study: Master
  • Number of Scholarships: 60

Axol Science Scholarship


  • International Student Eligible: Yes
  • Amount: $2,000
  • Type: Company-Sponsored
  • Level of Study: Bachelor
  • Number of Scholarships: N/A

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17 Reviews Found

HK
7.3 /10

Scholarship

  • Unfortunately, I didn't receive any scholarships. However there are a few scholarships available in the website based on the countries. For international students there is a scholarship, the Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship, which offers a scholarship from 2000 to 5000 euros. This scholarship is available to a non-EU student. The deadline of the scholarship is usually on 15th June. 

  • I found my student accommodation via WhatsApp groups and Facebook groups for students in Ireland.
  • My student accommodation was 1250 euros per month and later I had changed my accommodation to a rented house, which was 700 euros. I stayed in single rooms both times. Finding accommodations is hard in Ireland. We need to be very vigilant of any scams as well. I would recommend finding legitimate WhatsApp groups and asking a friend to visit the property before finalising anything.
  • It is better if accommodation is near the college but Dublin is very good in transportation, so anywhere within a 30 min radius of the college is a good option. Indian students are spread throughout the city, but mostly they stay on the southern side as it is considered much safer.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 6/10
placement: 2/10
extracurricular: 10/10

BC
9.7 /10

Scholarship

  • No I did not receive any scholarship, there were 3 scholarships, i applied for all of them, but it was completely merit and profile based. I don't remember the exact name to be honest ,One is EMEA Scholarship ,Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship,One is Irish government scholarship. 
  • It depends on scholarships  students get upto 2000-7000 euros generally 
  • I am not sure if any of my close friends had it, as its very competitive and very few students get it
  • Few students receive this around 10-15 only and typical amount is 5000 euros

  • I found it via WhatsApp groups (Maharashtrians in Dublin - A whatsapp group), there are also other platforms like DNG housing website, Facebook groups but most effective is WhatsApp groups. I didn't go to any agent
  • My rent is around 650 euros a month excluding bills, All facilities like washing machine, WIfi, heating, fridge, electricity, separate bed and separate bathroom everything is available.
  • Many websites have fake accommodation, so don't book any permanent accommodation from India, go for temporary one, please do an online viewing if available to verify or send any friends for in person viewing. Don't send money to any fake ID or person
  • Go there and search and find  a good accommodation with correct documentation.
  • Most students stay in Private accommodations as student accommodations are very costly in Dublin. My accommodation is 30 mins by dart or bus  in South Dublin so its easy to commute to college.

+7 more
academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 10/10

JB
9.3 /10

Scholarship

  • No I did not receive any scholarship, there were 3 scholarships, i applied for all of them, but it was completely merit and profile based.
  • Scholarship are- One is EMEA Scholarship ,Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship,One is Irish government scholarship.
  • It depends on scholarships  students get up to 2000-7000 euros generally.
  • I am not sure if any of my close friends had it, as its very competitive and very few students get it.
  • Few students receive this around 10-15 only and typical amount is 5000 euros.

  • I found it via Whatsapp groups, there are also other platforms like DNG housing website, Facebook groups but most effective is whatsapp groups. I didn't go to any agent.
  • My rent is around 650 euros a month excluding bills, All facilities like washing machine, WIfi, heating, fridge, electricity, separate bed and separate bathroom everything is available.
  • Many websites have fake accommodation, so don't book any permanent accommodation from India, go for temporary one, please do an online viewing if available to verify or send any friends for in person viewing. DOnt send money to any fake ID or person.
  • Go there and search and find  a good accommodation with correct documentation.
  • Most students stay in Private accommodations as student accommodations are very costly in Dublin. My Accomodation is 30 mins by dart or bus so its easy to commute to college.

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academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 10/10

VT
9.3 /10

Scholarship

  • I did not receive any scholarship.
  • Two available scholarships that I know about, which my friends got.
    • Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships—2000 to 5000 €
    • Postgraduate E3 Balanced Solutions for a Better World Scholarship—2000 to 5000 €
  • Around 12 students, on average, receive two scholarships each year, amounting to €5000.

  • I found my accommodation via a real estate agent. However, there are multiple online platforms and groups on social media, i.e., WhatsApp and Facebook, that can be looked for accommodation.
  • My monthly rent was around 550 € (a total of 2200 € for 1 Bhk) with the water bill included. However, electricity was charged extra as per use and came to around 50 € per person.
  • Challenges: Suitable apartments are difficult to find and more delays lead to an increased amount in student accommodation. In my case, I had to pay extra brokerage to secure my apartment apart from the deposit.
  • My recommendation would be students should look out as early as possible; however, do not fall for a scam and verify the landlord, real estate agent or any responsible person for the deal.
  • My apartment was 3 km away from the college campus. Most Indians choose student accommodation, which is situated near universities in most cases.

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academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 10/10

V
7.7 /10

Scholarship

  • No, my course was not eligible for a scholarship. When asked the reason why, we were not given any details about it.
  • No, we did not receive any award amount for the scholarship.
  • None of my batchmates received scholarships or other forms of financial aid .
  • I would say around 100 to 150 students per year over multiple masters programs and the typical award amount is from 2000 euros to 4000 euros.

  • I mainly used an app called Daft, which is meant for rental apartments in Ireland, but I was lucky enough to find my accommodation through whatsapp groups. I would say whatsapp groups are the best way to get directly in contact with owners and landlords.
  • 550 per month was the monthly rent for my accommodation, including Wi-Fi and electricity .
  • It just took a lot of time and constant effort to find accommodation since I decided to go for a shared apartment since it would be way cheaper than a student accommodation.
  • I would say trying to find a shared apartment would be a better idea since you would be paying a lot less compared to a student accommodation, which would be around 1100 euros per month.
  • My accommodation is 20 kms from college; it takes me 35 to 40 minutes to go by train, but by car it is 20 minutes.
  • Most Indian students do stay near college, but they pay double the rent to save up on time and comfort.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 6/10
extracurricular: 8/10

HS
10.0 /10

Scholarship

  • Trinity was not providing any scholarship for my course last year. But you can try applying for government scholarships if any available.
  • None of my batchmates have received any scholarship at all.
  • On an average engineering and science students mostly get a scholarship and that is based on merit in TCD and other colleges. The typical award amount could be 2000-4000 euros 

  • Off Campus accommodation. 
  • I had someone staying here as a family friend so they were kind enough to help me with a few people who were interested in renting their place. 
  • Monthly rent is anywhere between 900-1200 euros, not disclosing the actual figures. Every facility is included in it. 
  • My accommodation is 45 minutes by bus. It's not technically in Dublin, just a little outside of the Dublin border.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 10/10
extracurricular: 10/10

PG
9.0 /10

Scholarship

  • No, I did not receive any scholarship for the course. Although I had applied for E3 scholarship which amounts to 8000 Euros and anyone in computer science can apply for it. 

  • 3 of my batchmates have received scholarships ranging from 1000 to 2500 Euros in total. Some also received grants for living aid. 
    On average 2-3 students out of 100 receive a scholarship, and the average is 2000 euros.

  • I found accommodation via friends who were already in Dublin. One of my friend was leaving dublin for India and I took over the lease agreement from him.
  • Monthly rent for 2 people:- 1400 euros all facilities like dishwashers, fridge, TV, washing machine, heater were included.
  • recommendations for future students:- Start finding accommodation early as there is a lot of crisis in finding accommodations, keep an eye out on scams which take place in rental properties. Also it's better if you can find contacts who can view properties for you in Dublin as that is the best way.
  • My accommodation is 25 mins walk from college but the rent is a bit on the higher side.
     

+2 more
academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 6/10
placement: 10/10
extracurricular: 8/10

AD
8.3 /10

Scholarship

  • No, I did not receive any scholarship. I had Applied for the Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship and the E3 Scholarship, for each of these scholarship applications I was required to write a 200 word statement on how I would contribute to Trinity College and had to provide a resume describing my past accomplishments.
  • I only know of one person in my batch who received a scholarship,  the amount was around 2000€. They most likely received the Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship.
  • Very few students receive a scholarship (1 or 2), the typical reward amount ranges from 2000€ - 5000€.

  • I opted for Off campus accommodation

  • I found it using online whatsapp groups and daft.ie website.

    Monthly rent is 850 €

  • Facilities included:

    Kitchen (Including Microwave and Toaster)
    Washing Machine

  • Challenges Faced were that there is high demand and low availability, accommodation would often get booked before you could get to confirm it.
  • I would recommend future students to look for accommodation through friends/family already living in Dublin.
  • My accommodation is around 4Kms away from campus.
  • There is no specific locality commonly used by Indian students, Although Dublin 8 is a popular location for Trinity Students to stay.

+2 more
academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 2/10
extracurricular: 10/10

Scholarship

No, I haven't applied for any scholarships as I was a bit late to apply for the course.

I chose this university as having good experience in an Insurance company back in India, I wanted to pursue my further education in the Risk Management field. Trinity was the best one to study in Ireland. Overall experience was positive, the college is very international with good infrastructure and facilities on campus. Good overall support was available to students for any problems faced during the course.

academic: 6/10
faculty: 6/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 6/10
placement: 7/10
extracurricular: 10/10

PS
8.7 /10

I chose this college as Trinity ranks among the top 100 universities in the world and is the top Irish university. I've had an excellent time here and I'd definitely recommend Trinity for masters.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 7/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 9/10

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