University College Dublin Smurfit School Howard Scholarship
Funding Amount
50% of tuition fees
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
University College Dublin Smurfit School Howard Scholarship
Award Amount: Covers 50% of tuition fees for full-time one-year business master's program
Purpose: Promotes and expands partnership between Howard University and UCD Smurfit Graduate Business School; provides scholarship support and study abroad opportunity.
- Howard University graduates or current students
- Applying to full-time, one-year business master's programme at UCD Smurfit School
- All fields of business study considered
- Priority consideration for students interested in strategic management, finance, and related disciplines
Eligibility
- Partner Institutions: Howard University and University College Dublin (UCD) Smurfit Graduate Business School
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
- Program Duration: One academic year (full-time master's)
- Program Type: Business master's degrees
- Additional Benefits: Study at one of Europe's leading business schools; access to Dublin's global business hub with multinational companies in finance, technology, pharmaceuticals, and social media
- Number of Awards: Ongoing (third recipient was Betangabeh Khumbah, 2024 Howard graduate)
- Previous Recipients: Angel Brummett and Annylah Clarke (inaugural year)
Program Details
- Facilitated by AAIDN in partnership with UCD Smurfit School and Howard University
- Founded on February 2023 visit of 12 Howard School of Business students to Dublin
- Followed by March 2023 visit of 19 UCD Smurfit and Quinn School students to Washington, DC
- Funding Partners: KPMG, Bank of America Europe, and AAIDN
Program Origins
- International business opportunities
- Sustainable development goals
- Diversity and inclusion in business
- Cross-cultural business experience
Focus Areas
- Admissions Contact: Elaine Aherne, Head of Student Recruitment and Admissions, Smurfit School
- Website: aaidnet.org
Contact
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Application Route: Apply for admission to UCD Smurfit School's full-time master's programme
2. Application Timing: Contact Smurfit School admissions office directly
3. Eligibility Verification: Highlight Howard University affiliation and interest in scholarship during application
4. Selection: Scholarship recipients selected from applicants applying to Smurfit School master's programs
- Standard UCD Smurfit School application materials
- Academic credentials and transcripts
- Statement of interest (emphasize Howard University connection if applicable)
- Contact information for recommenders
Required Materials
- Application process handled through UCD Smurfit School
- Scholarship awareness and interest should be communicated during admissions process
- For questions about scholarship, contact Smurfit School directly
Notes
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