Sanctuary Scholarship Scheme

Eligibility

• Applications are accepted from those with one of the following statuses:
  • International Protection Applicant
  • Leave to Remain Status
  • Subsidiary Protection Status
  • Refugee Status
• Applicants must be residing in a State-funded Direct Provision / IPAS Centre and this centre must be within commuting distance of DkIT (as assessed by DkIT).
• The applicant must not be subject to a Deportation Order. The scholarship to be withdrawn if it transpires the student is subject to a Deportation Order or was subject to one at the time of application.
• The applicant must have gained a place in DkIT based on results gained in the Irish Leaving Certificate or FET major award level 5 or level 6 award in the year prior to entry to DkIT.
• The applicant must be ineligible for state financial supports such as Frees Fees or SUSI at commencement of the course.
• Those who already hold a third level qualification are not eligible to apply for a Sanctuary Scholarship.
• A scoring mechanism will decide the recipient of the scholarship in the event that more than one eligible applicant applies in any given year.

What the Scholarship Covers

• The Sanctuary Scholarship provides a full waiver of tuition fees for your first year of study at DkIT.
• Support for subsequent years may be considered, depending on individual circumstances and subject to review by DkIT.

Application Timeline and Process

• One Sanctuary Scholarship to be awarded per year
• Applications open on 1st May and close five days after that year’s Round 1 acceptances date
• A scoring mechanism will decide the recipient of the scholarship in the event that more than one eligible applicant applies in any given year.

How to Apply

You can apply for The Sanctuary Scholarship by completing the form at the link below. Please note: the form won't open for applications until 1st May 2026.

Visit Application Form