Please see the following information about the UCD Ad Astra Scholarships and
upcoming deadlines.
The Ad Astra Academy offers three different types of scholarships -
Academic, Performing Arts and Sports. The academy encourages students
with exceptional talents to develop their abilities to their full
potential within these areas. We have recently launched our new website
which features online applications; up-to-date news and information via
our Facebook and Twitter feeds and FAQ for each section! Further
information available here:
www.ucd.ie/adastraacademy/
Ad Astra Academic Scholarships:
A reminder that the Ad Astra Academic Scholarship now has an online application system.
To be eligible for this scholarship, students must receive 6 H1's in
the first sitting of the Leaving Cert and complete the online
application. If you think you'll get 6 H1s please apply! This consists of a personal statement and a statement of
achievement ‘beyond the classroom’.
Closing Date: 25th August (TBC). However we would encourage applicants to apply before mid-July. No late applications accepted.
Selection: Panel will
review and invite shortlisted applicants for interview at the end of
August / start of September. Only those shortlisted will be contacted
and students must be available on the interview date. Successful
candidates will be notified before the start of term time. If a student meets the academic criteria but has not submitted an application they will not be eligible.
Ad Astra Sports (previous called Elite Sports) Scholarship:
Selection: Panel will
review and invite shortlisted applicants for interview in March and
April. Only those shortlisted will be contacted and students must be
available on the interview date.
All applicants who are interviewed will be notified of their outcome in April. Some students may be put on a reserve list.
Some provision may be made for successful
candidates who do not attain the required points for their chosen degree
but who can show evidence of ability to undertake their chosen course.
Further details are available on our website
www.ucd.ie/adastraacademy/sports/applications .
Performing Arts Scholarships:
Performing Arts consists of drama, music and dance.
Selection: Panel will
review and invite shortlisted applicants for auditions and interviews in
April and May. Only those shortlisted will be contacted and students
must be available on the interview date.
All applicants who are interviewed will be
notified of their outcome in June. Some provision may be made for
successful candidates who do not attain the required points for their
chosen degree but who can show evidence of ability to undertake their
chosen course. Further details are available on our website:
www.ucd.ie/adastraacademy/performingarts/applications .
Each new Ad Astra scholars will receive a bursary of €3,000 which they
can choose how to spend; they are guaranteed on-campus accommodation
(bursary can be used towards this); academic mentors; high performance
gym for sports; rehearsal space for performing arts; team building
events and more! For further information on each of the strands
benefits, please visit
www.ucd.ie/adastraacademy or email adastraacademy@ucd.ie.
