
Norman C. T. Liu Aviation Scholarship at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School 2026
The Norman C. T. Liu Aviation Scholarship at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School offers non‑EU applicants a chance to cover half the tuition fees for the MSc in Aviation Finance. The award is worth half tuition and is open to candidates with a first‑class honours degree, a strong CV, and two 300‑word essays. Applications must be submitted by 30 April 2026 and include an offer for the MSc programme.
Eligible Degrees
Master's/Postgraduate (Not-STEM field)
Eligible Nationalities
Not specified
Destination
Ireland
Eligible Courses
Aviation Finance
Norman C. T. Liu Aviation Scholarship 2026
The Norman C. T. Liu Aviation Scholarship is awarded to non‑EU candidates who wish to study the MSc in Aviation Finance at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. The scholarship provides financial support for half of the tuition fees.
Scholarship Details
- Degree: MSc in Aviation Finance (full‑time)
- Provider: UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
- Scholarship value: Only tuition fees, 50% tuition fees
- Eligibility: Open to non‑EU applicants
- Application deadline: 30 April 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold an undergraduate degree equivalent to an Irish First Class Honours (Hons 1.1).
- Submit a strong curriculum vitae/resume.
- Answer two essay questions in the course application, each 300 words, with excellent writing quality.
- Meet the minimum English Language Requirement:
- IELTS 7.0 overall minimum, or
- TOEFL 100/120, or
- Equivalent recognized test scores.
- Ensure the chosen programme is eligible (UCD Belfield programmes run with UCD Smurfit School in certain MSc courses are not eligible).
Application Process
To apply for this scholarship, candidates must submit a course application for the MSc Aviation Finance Full‑Time and be in receipt of an offer for the MSc in Aviation Finance Programme.
- The completed application must be received by 5:00 pm (GMT) on 30 April 2026.
- There is no separate application process for the scholarship; the scholarship is considered during the normal programme application.
For more information and to submit your application, please visit the official scholarship page: Norman C. T. Liu Aviation Scholarship.
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