The UCC Bank of Ireland Executive MBA Scholarship 2025 is a prestigious opportunity designed to support professionals in the Not-for-Profit or Charity sector seeking to advance their leadership skills. This fully funded scholarship covers the complete tuition fee (€32,414) for the Executive MBA program at Cork University Business School (CUBS), University College Cork (UCC).


If you’re passionate about driving social impact and enhancing your managerial expertise, this scholarship could be your gateway to achieving those goals.
Below is a comprehensive guide detailing the eligibility criteria, application process, and key deadlines to help you successfully apply.

Summary of 2025 UCC Bank of Ireland Executive MBA Scholarship

• Host: University College Cork (UCC), Ireland
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarship (Executive MBA)
• Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities (Applicants must be employed in the Not-for-Profit or Charity sector)
• Reward: Full tuition coverage (€32,414) for the Executive MBA program
• Deadline: 5:00 p.m., Friday, 20th June 2025.

About 2025 UCC Bank of Ireland Executive MBA Scholarship

The 2025 UCC Bank of Ireland Executive MBA Scholarship is a prestigious award offered by University College Cork (UCC) in partnership with Bank of Ireland. This scholarship aims to support professionals working in the Not-for-Profit or Charity sector by providing full tuition coverage for the Executive MBA program at Cork University Business School (CUBS).


The scholarship is designed to empower individuals dedicated to social impact, equipping them with advanced leadership, strategic thinking, and management skills. By investing in professionals from the not-for-profit sector, the scholarship seeks to foster innovation, improve organizational effectiveness, and contribute to societal progress.


Successful candidates will join a diverse cohort of experienced professionals in the Executive MBA program, gaining access to a comprehensive curriculum that blends theory with practical insights, networking opportunities, and mentorship from industry experts.


This opportunity is ideal for those seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities and expand their influence in the non-profit sector while driving meaningful change in their organizations and communities.

2025 UCC Bank of Ireland Executive MBA Scholarship Benefits

The Bank of Ireland Executive MBA Scholarship consists of 100% of tuition fees for the UCC CUBS Executive MBA 2025-2027 programme for one successful applicant.

2025 UCC Bank of Ireland Executive MBA Scholarship Eligibility

To be considered for the Bank of Ireland MBA Scholarship 2025, you must:

• applicants must be working in the Not for Profit/Charity sector
• applicants must meet the entry threshold and other requirements for the UCC CUBS Executive MBA (course code CKL11), and
• must make an application to the UCC CUBS Executive MBA via www.ucc.ie/en/apply/ , and
• applicants must have received an offer and accepted a place on the UCC CUBS Executive MBA.

Required Documents
The Bank of Ireland MBA Scholarship application must include a short personal statement (of no more than 1000 words) including detailed.

• educational and career history to date.
• examples of excellence in professional career and/or personal achievements, an outline of future career ambitions with specific reference to the scholarship.
• the reasons why the applicant would benefit from participation in the UCC CUBS Executive MBA with specific reference to why they would be a worthy recipient of the Scholarship.

In addition to the above applicants must submit an up-to-date CV.

How to Apply for 2025 UCC Bank of Ireland Executive MBA Scholarship

To apply for the Bank of Ireland Executive MBA Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;

• Click the button below to visit the scholarship webpage.
• Make an application to the UCC CUBS Executive MBA via www.ucc.ie/en/apply/ , and receive an offer.
• The deadline for submission of the scholarship application to the Academic Director is 5 p.m. Friday, 20th June 2025.
• Applications to the Scholarship will be reviewed by the Dean of CUBS (or a nominee), the CEO of Cork University Foundation / Director of Business Development and Advancement (or a nominee) and the MBA Academic Director.
• A shortlist of candidates will be drawn up following the closing date for applications, and these shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview with the Dean (or a nominee) and the Academic Director.
• Interviews are scheduled to take place on the week commencing 30th June, 2025.

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