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

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