The Eoin Murray Memorial Scholarship In Creative Writing

Awarded By: University College Cork
Updated on Mar 7, 2024
Rekha Madi
Rekha Madi
University Research Analyst
Course: Bachelors
Deadline: Oct 18, 2024
Amount: EURO 1,500
Countries:
IrelandIreland

Scholarship Overview

The Eoin Murray Memorial Scholarship In Creative Writing is offered by the University College Cork to international students. The Eoin Murray Memorial Scholarship In Creative Writing is available for students from all countries who want to study bachelor’s Degree in Ireland at the University College Cork. Every year, the university selects a Single candidate from all the received applications and offers them scholarships based on their academic profiles.

Applicable course, university, and country

This scholarship is applicable for a Bachelors Degree. This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University College Cork in Ireland:

  • BA Anthropology
  • BA (Hons) Arts
  • BA (Hons) Arts (International)
  • BA (Hons) Criminology
  • BA (Arts-Music)
  • BA (Hons) Film and Screen Media
  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • BA (Hons) Geographical and Archaeological Sciences
  • BA (Hons) World Languages
  • BA (Hons) Digital Humanities and Information Technology
  • BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
  • BA (Hons) English
  • BSocSc (Hons) Youth and Community Work
  • BA (Hons) Archaeology
  • This scholarship is available for students from any undergraduate degree program within the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, UCC

Scholarship amount details

  • Max scholarship per student: Euro 1,500 => Rs 1,31,655
  • Conversion rate used: 1 Euro = Rs. 87.86
  • Scholarship amount will be given: One Time
  • The recipient of the Eoin Murray Memorial Scholarship in Creative Writing will use the monetary award to develop a body of creative writing over the summer period

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application ✕ Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees ✕ Not covered in scholarship
Living Expense ✕ Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation ✕ Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ✕ Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care ✕ Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ✕ Not covered in scholarship
Others ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this

Eligible student nationality

India, United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Malaysia, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Russia, United Arab Emirates,Ireland,Italy, Poland, Portugal, Norway, Japan, Thailand, Belgium, Armenia, Fiji, China, South Korea, Greece, Mauritius, Estonia, Luxembourg, Ukraine, South Africa, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Philippines, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Lithuania, Monaco, Nepal, Georgia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Malta, Bahrain, Barbados, Guyana, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, BritishIndian Ocean Territory, British VirginIslands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, CaymanIslands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, ChristmasIsland, CocosIslands, Colombia, Comoros, CookIslands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, FalklandIslands, FaroeIslands, Finland, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras,Iceland,Indonesia,Iran,Iraq,Isle of Man,Israel,Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, MarshallIslands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern MarianaIslands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, SolomonIslands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and CaicosIslands, Tuvalu, U.S. VirginIslands, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Appication Process for this scholarship

  • Submissions of fiction or creative non-fiction should be a maximum of 2000 words in length, while poetry should be a maximum of 120 lines, whether a single poem or a number of poems. If submitting both fiction and poetry then word counts are halved to 1000 words prose and 60 lines of poetry
  • The winner will be selected from a shortlist compiled by a judging panel which will include the UCC Writer-in-Residence, the Head of the School of English and lecturers in Creative Writing, the Librarian, and friends and family of Eoin Murray
  • Students in the College will be invited to apply for the scholarship in the first semester of the academic year
  • Questions about this scholarship can be directed to Loretta Brady at l.brady@ucc.ie

Application Link:

https://eoinmurray.org/apply.html

Additional Information:

Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Application Documents:

  • Academic Transcripts: Official records of their academic performance
  • Personal Statement: A written statement highlighting their academic achievements, career goals in creative writing, and financial need
  • Written Work: A body of written work showcasing their creative writing skills. Fiction or creative non-fiction submissions should not exceed 2000 words, while poetry submissions should be limited to 120 lines. If submitting both fiction and poetry, word counts should be halved (1000 words of prose and 60 lines of poetry)

Important Dates & FAQ info:

Info Date
Scholarship Deadline Not Available

Scholarship Eligibility

  • Applicants must be a current UCC Student to be eligible for this scholarship
  • The holder of the scholarship will have the opportunity to perform their work at the end of the summer, which will be used as both a showcase for the recipient and as a means of contributing to the scholarship for the coming year
  • Work submitted will be showcased on the eoinmurrayorg website Publication in the UCC literary journal the Quarryman is an intended outcome of the scholarship

 

Scholarship Restriction:

No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam name Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12th Required

Additional Information:

No specific deadline mentioned

iSchoolConnect Rating

4
The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?

The scholarship is applicable to students from all countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?

The students must have completed their high school diploma or equivalent degree from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?

Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?

Academic Transcripts, Personal Statement, and Written Work.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?

Not available.