Eligibility
Applicants must fulfil all of the following:
• Be an Irish/EU applicant.
• Have previously entered third level education via a recognised Access route.
• Satisfy the normal academic entry requirements of the programme (minimum 2.1 in first honours bachelor degree plus the required GAMSAT score) and have been
offered a place on the School of Medicine’s BMBS Programme at the University of Limerick via the CAO.
Awarding of the Scholarship
• The decision regarding the awarding of Scholarships will be made by a Scholarship
Committee, which will include representatives of the School, UL Access Office, the
UL Foundation and a representative from one other Academic Department within the
University. The committee will assess evidence of previous entry to third level
education via a recognised Access route. There are a limited number of Scholarships
available for award.
• Each application is assessed on its own merit.
• The decisions of the Scholarship Committee will be final, confidential, and evidence-
based. Appeals are not permitted.
Value
The Scholarship aims to cover tuition fees plus a contribution towards living expenses.
Duration
Normal duration of the programme (i.e. four years) subject to satisfactory academic
performance and being in good standing in the University.
How to Apply
This scheme is generously supported by JP McManus Charitable Foundation.
The Scholarship Scheme is administered by the School of Medicine as follows. Queries can be directed to the School at MedicineScholarship@ul.ie.
In March 2024, CAO applicants will be invited to complete an online application form.
Applicants must provide proof of Access status. In the case of the HEAR Scheme, the applicant can provide this letter from the CAO. Alternatively, the letter can be obtained
from the Access Officer from the institution where they are currently studying or where they completed their undergraduate degree.
This letter must include the following:
1. confirmation of the completion of your undergraduate degree through the scheme,
2. name of the Access route/scheme,
3. the eligibility criteria for the scheme – and – which criteria you met
By Wednesday, 29 May 2024, all interested applicants must have completed and submitted the scholarship application form.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS (FORMS AND VERIFICATION DOCUMENTATION)
WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Review
The Access to Medicine Scholarship Scheme will be reviewed and revised at the discretion of the School of Medicine Scholarship Committee.
This scheme is generously supported by JP McManus Charitable Foundation.