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University College Dublin Smurfit School Howard Scholarship

AFRICAN AMERICAN IRISH DIASPORA NEWORK

Foundation Annual

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.

    Eligibility

  • 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

    Program Details

  • 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 Origins

  • 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

    Focus Areas

  • International business opportunities
  • Sustainable development goals
  • Diversity and inclusion in business
  • Cross-cultural business experience

    Contact

  • Admissions Contact: Elaine Aherne, Head of Student Recruitment and Admissions, Smurfit School
  • Website: aaidnet.org

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

    Required Materials

  • Standard UCD Smurfit School application materials
  • Academic credentials and transcripts
  • Statement of interest (emphasize Howard University connection if applicable)
  • Contact information for recommenders

    Notes

  • 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

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