UCD Smurfit Howard Scholarship

Funder: African American Irish Diaspora Network (AAIDN) partnership with University College Dublin (UCD) Smurfit School and Howard University. Additional funding from KPMG and Bank of America Europe

Award Amount: Covers 50% of tuition fees for one-year business master's program

Program Focus: Master's degree in Strategic Management or other business disciplines at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School

Eligibility

• Must be a Howard University graduate/alumnus
• Must be admitted to UCD Smurfit School's full-time, one-year master's program
• Focus on Business programs (e.g., Strategic Management)

Geographic Scope

• Study Location: University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
• UCD Smurfit School is located in Dublin, a global business hub
• Home to top multinational companies in finance, technology, pharmaceuticals, and social media

Background

Scholarship genesis: In February 2023, AAIDN facilitated a visit of 12 Howard University School of Business students to Dublin. In March 2023, 19 students from UCD Smurfit and Quinn Schools visited Washington, DC. These exchanges focused on learning about international business, sustainable development goals, and diversity and inclusion.

Past Recipients:

• Year 1 (inaugural): Angel Brummett and Annylah Clarke
• Current (as of July 2025): Betangabeh Khumbah (strategic management major, graduating late summer 2025)

Additional Benefits

• Study abroad opportunity at a leading European business school
• Access to diverse, international student body
• Experience in Dublin's global business ecosystem
• Team-based learning environment

Contact

• Recruitment Contact: Elaine Aherne, Head of Student Recruitment and Admissions, UCD Smurfit School

Application Process

Applicants apply through UCD Smurfit School's Master's Program admissions process.

Specific Application Details:

• Submit application for admission to UCD Smurfit School's one-year Master's program
• Must be a Howard University graduate
• Selection process: UCD Smurfit and AAIDN identify scholarship recipients from applicants
• Application should highlight interest in business, international experience, and commitment to learning

Recommended Approach:

• Attend information sessions (e.g., campus presentations at Howard)
• Contact UCD Smurfit's recruitment team for scholarship-specific guidance
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for international business experience and cultural exchange

Required Materials: Standard UCD Master's program application materials (specific requirements not detailed in source material)