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University College Cork (UCC)

Scholarship Programme for Asylum seekers and Refugees

Supports students at risk

The University Language Centre provides English language tuition, academic support and teacher training in the field of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). In support of UCC’s status as a University of Sanctuary, the Language Centre is offering four sponsored places on courses each year that will directly or indirectly have a positive impact on the educational or career prospects of asylum seekers and refugees living in the Cork area. Scholarship: one year’s free tuition. Students have the full support and access to services within UCC.

Overview

University College Cork (UCC)
Cork, Munster region, Ireland
Full-time
English
English, English Language & Literature

Detailed Information

Procedure
There are four scholarships available: 2 x GENERAL ENGLISH 2 x ACADEMIC ENGLISH Each scholarship consists of 20 hours per week of English language tuition. Classes are held from 9.00 – 13.00, Monday to Friday. Students have the full support and access to services within UCC, as university students. Applicants must complete an application form and if shortlisted will be invited to an informal interview and English language assessment. Applications for the following courses are welcomed from asylum seekers and refugees whose status in Ireland has not been determined and who are not eligible for typical social welfare entitlements. Please send the Application Form to infolang@ucc.ie and lauren.french@ucc.ie
Academic Transfer
Accepts transfer credit.

Application Requirements

Language tests
Application form
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