Top 4 scholarships that are not awarded based on merit or need in Ireland

Have you always thought that scholarships are just for students that perform above-average and are in need? With the following activity- and need-independent scholarships we proof that myth wrong:

Scholarships not awarded based on merit or need

1. University College Cork - Keliher Scholarship

To be eligible the candidate must have been born, or be the child of a parent who was born, in the county or city of Cork or Limerick. In addition the scholarship is awarded on the results of the Leaving Certification Examination and can be worth up to €1,710.

http://www.european-funding-guide.eu/scholarship/3019-keliher-scholarship

2. University College Dublin - Irish Language Student Residence Scheme

The University College Dublin is offering the Irish Language Student Residence Scheme to students that are fluent in the Irish language and attend the University College Dublin. 24 students get the chance to live in the Irish House.

http://www.european-funding-guide.eu/scholarship/3128-irish-language-stu...

3. International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies - Travel Bursary

This International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies offers a programme that enables students to gain real-life experience in the Automotive field abroad. The financial support covers costs up to €2.000 for research trips, semesters and internships abroad.

http://www.european-funding-guide.eu/scholarship/3618-travel-bursary

4. National University of Ireland, Maynooth - Intel Shannon Women in Technology Scholarship

The Intel Shannon Women in Technology Scholarship Programme has the aim to support the presence and participation of women in technology-related courses at the undergraduate level. Female students that are enrolled in any of the approved Computer Science/Technology/Engineering courses at partner universities can be supported with €3,000 per annum.

http://www.european-funding-guide.eu/scholarship/2835-intel-shannon-wome...