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Quercus Talented Students' Programme

The Quercus Talented Students' Programme at University College Cork recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional contribution to citizenship, community engagement, or community leadership. The programme aims to create an environment where academic excellence can be combined with opportunities for personal development.

About

The Quercus Programme acknowledges that many potential and current UCC students regularly demonstrate exceptional contribution to active citizenship. The programme will award up to 3 Quercus Scholarships for Active Citizenship to registered undergraduate/level 8 students in 2026/27. These students should demonstrate an exceptional level of excellence in active citizenship and will have been selected by the Scholarship Panel for a Quercus Scholarship.

Am I Eligible?

Successful applicants will:

• Meet the minimum entry requirements (matriculation) of their desired undergraduate/level 8 programme
• Be able to provide evidence of sustained engagement in Active Citizenship and have demonstrated significant impact through a regional or national profile for leadership in active citizenship
• Have exhibited excellence and the potential to develop that excellence in their chosen field with recognition at regional, national, or international level for their Citizenship efforts

Scholarship Benefits

The five strands of talented students within the programme will benefit from a wide range of academic, financial, personal, and other supports, including:

• Reduced CAO points entry (if required)
• Campus Accommodation (for students outside a certain proximity from campus)
• Waiver of 3,000 Student Contribution Fee
• Bursary
• Life Coaching
• Participation in Quercus Lecture Series
• Individualised career advice
• Academic Mentor
• Active Citizenship Mentor
• Invitations to relevant networking events
• Flexible academic arrangements
• Participation in relevant workshops/master classes

How do I apply?

To apply for a Quercus Scholarship, you must:

• Be either a registered undergraduate University College Cork student or applicant for an undergraduate/level 8 programme at UCC in 2026/27
• Read the Active Citizenship Terms of Reference & Memorandum of Understanding
• Submit your application through the designated process

University College Cork

University College Cork is a registered charity with the Charities Regulatory Authority. The university is committed to enhancing the active citizenship achievements of its students and making a positive impact on the future of Irish civic life.