These programs provide scholarships to socioeconomically disadvantaged and historically excluded communities, helping to achieve diversity on campuses, and alleviating financial burdens for students.
Our Work
University Scholarships
Propelled by the generous contributions of our members, the Partnership proudly supports access programs across the island of Ireland and remains committed to supporting young people across the island on their educational journey, to help create the next generation of global leaders.
The Partnership supports university access programs throughout Ireland, including Dublin City University, Queen’s University Belfast, Trinity College Dublin, Ulster University, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Technological University Dublin, University College Cork, University of Limerick, University College Dublin, and Maynooth University. These programs provide scholarships to socioeconomically disadvantaged and historically excluded communities, helping to achieve diversity on campuses and alleviating financial burdens for students.
Your Impact
Sean Trimble
Graduate – Dublin City University
Empowered by the scholarship and other supports offered to first-generation students by DCU which have allowed him to integrate into the university community, Sean Trimble thrived in the classroom and on the field. A talented footballer, Sean balanced his coursework and a part-time job helping his dad at a factory with soccer training and matches. DCU opened many doors for Sean, inluding the opportunity to represent his school and Ireland at the World University Games in Italy.
“You have helped to change my future and also inspired me to help others and give back to my community. I hope that one day, I will be able to help others to achieve their goals as your supporters have helped me achieve mine.”
Victoria O’Toole
Graduate – Dublin City University
Your support helped DCU graduate Victoria O’Toole achieve a degree in Law and Society, and Victoria has since gone on to achieve a postgraduate degree from Queen’s University Belfast.
“I was never really aware of the social divide in Ireland until I got to secondary school. I’m the youngest of four children. Sadly, my dad passed a few years ago, leaving my mam to look after myself and my siblings on a widower’s pension. After struggling at secondary school, I was so happy to receive an offer from the DCU Access Program to study my dream course, Law and Society.”
“None of this would be possible without your support. I am eternally grateful for the opportunities the Partnership and DCU have opened up for me in life.”