The Sharon Treacy Memorial Scholarship was perpetuated by her friends and colleagues at University College Cork. It is intended for a mature BA Arts student. To be successful the student must receive the highest marks in four subjects of the First Arts Examination.
To be eligible a student must classify as a mature student at University College Cork. Students that hold another degree are not eligible. The student must be a BA Arts student. To receive the scholarship the student must receive the highest marks in four subjects on the First Arts Examination. The marks must have been attained on the first sitting of the exam.