Sanctuary Academic Scholarships

Supports students at risk

South East Technological University supports the University of Sanctuary initiative which aims to welcome refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants into our college community, and to foster a culture of welcome and inclusion for all those seeking sanctuary. SETU has a strong track record of contributing towards diversity, inclusion and internationalisation in higher education, having been a leading Institute in internationalisation within the University for almost two decades. The University has a long tradition of reaching out to and supporting migrant and refugee students in its local area. The Office for International Relations was a lead contributor to the development of standards in the provision of higher education for international students, and served for many years on the Executive Committee of the Irish Council for Overseas Students which is an advocacy body for all overseas students.

Overview

South East Technological University (SETU)

Waterford, Munster region, Ireland

Full-time

English

Sports-related Subjects, Law / Legal Studies, Performing Arts, Communication, Film & Media Studies, Education, Engineering - Manufacturing & Production, Engineering - Electrical & Electronic, Engineering - General, Engineering - Civil & Structural, Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Computer Science, Business & Management Studies, Social Work, Art & Design, Agriculture & Forestry

Detailed Information

Qualifications

You are eligible to apply for a Sanctuary Scholarship if you meet the following criteria: Are a non-EU citizen who is an International Protection Applicant (person seeking asylum) and not eligible for state support, (meaning ‘free fees’, the state Student Support Scheme for people in the International Protection System, SUSI grant, social welfare payments) or Are a non-EU citizen with Permission to Remain, Subsidiary Protection, Family Reunification, or Refugee Status and not eligible for state support and designated as Non-EU fee status All applicants must have been offered a programme to study at a SETU campus through the CAO process. Applicants must be registered with the Department of Justice and documentation of status will be required. You must include evidence of your status (e.g., a copy of the letter issued to you from the Department of Justice and Equality confirming details of your permission to reside in Ireland or your Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Services card.) Students must commence their course of study and be a registered student at SETU for the scholarship to become valid. Note: Priority is given to students residing within a commutable distance of the campus on which the course they wish to pursue is being offered. (In this regard, a commutable distance is defined as within approximately 45km of the relevant campus)

Procedure

Step 1 For Year 1 Students: You must apply for a SETU course through the CAO at www.cao.ie by 1 May. Note that applicants can still change their order of preference up until 1 July. For Continuing Students: You must be eligible to progress to the next year of your SETU course. Step 2 Apply for the SETU Institute of Sanctuary Scholarship before September of the year your course is due to start. Complete the online application in full. Please also include the name and email address of your referee(s) as they will be contacted to provide a reference to support your application. Step 3 All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email (to the email address provided on the application form) before the start of the new academic year. Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Sanctuary scholarships are open to both new CAO entrants and continuing students. For a full list of criteria and how to apply, please read the details carefully. If you have additional questions, please contact Samantha.OConnor@setu.ie.

Academic Transfer

Accepts transfer credit.

Sanctuary Academic Scholarships

Overview

Detailed Information

Application Requirements