Walsh Scholarships Programme 2021-2022 Masters Scholaships For International Students

Published: 13 May 2021 2,751 views

Walsh Scholarships Programme – This Masters Programme is geared specifically to build the competencies for careers in agricultural advisory and education services whether in the public or private sector. Applications are invited from graduates with a minimum 2.2.Honours BAgrSc (or equivalent) degree.

Applications from graduates with pass level degrees coupled with significant and appropriate work experience in the sector will also be considered.

There are two programme options available to candidates:

1. Masters (MAgrSc) in Agricultural Innovation Support

2. Masters (MAgrSc) in Agricultural Extension

Walsh Programme Masters Scholarship

Application Deadline	May 28, 2021
Country to study	Ireland
School to study	University College Dublin
Type	Masters
Sponsor	Walsh Scholarships Programme
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Walsh Programme Masters Scholarship

1. The value of a Walsh Scholarship is €24,000 per annum out of which the recipient pays college fees.
2. Students are paid monthly and are exempt from income tax. No PRSI or pension deductions are made. Travel expenses are paid at reduced rates. Subsistence, where eligible, is on the basis of approved and vouched receipts only.

Requirements for Walsh Programme Masters Scholarship

In order to be eligible to apply for the scholarship, applicants must:

1. Applicants must hold an upper second-class honours degree in agricultural science or equivalent discipline that meets the educational qualification requirements of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and the Marine for the Farm Advisory System (FAS).
2. Applicants with a pass degree coupled with significant and appropriate work experience may also be considered. 
3. Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

Application Deadline

May 28, 2021

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Walsh Scholarships Programme on docs.google.com to apply