The National CollegeGrants and Scholarships
Higher Education Grants
These are administered by the Local Authorities and are tenable at the National College of Art and Design for all full-time courses. Intending students are advised to consult the County or City Council offices in their area.
VEC Scholarships
Students in receipt of VEC Scholarships who transfer to NCAD may continue to receive their scholarships, provided they meet all the criteria of the VEC Scholar-ship Scheme. Such students are advised to contact the VEC office in their area prior to application.
ESF fee funding does not apply to NCAD.
Portfolio Preparation Scholarship Programme
6 Scholarships are awarded by the Faculty of Education to CEAD’s Portfolio Preparation course for pupils who attend designated Access schools.
National College of Art and Design Student Assistance Scheme, Financial Assistance Fund and Childcare Support Fund
The College operates these schemes for particular cases of hardship. The budget available is very limited. Information is available from the Student Support Officer.
Students from Northern Ireland
Students from Northern Ireland should apply to their local grant authority (usually the Education and Library Board) for details of grants and the conditions applying to those grants.
Students from England, Scotland and Wales
Students from England, Scotland and Wales are advised to check with their local Grant Authority as to their eligibility for grants to attend NCAD prior to application. LEA's do not normally pay fees or give grants for students to attend NCAD.
Students from the UK who register at NCAD may apply to the UK Student Loan Scheme. Information may be obtained from the NCAD Accounts Office.
Overseas Students
Students from outside Ireland or the UK should obtain information on scholarships from the Ministry of Education and Science of their own country (or other appropriate state agency). Students who have not established residence in Ireland are not eligible for grants from Irish grant authorities.
Applicants from the United States
The College courses are recognised under the Family Federal Loans Scheme for loans to American students. NCAD is reasonably confident that eligibility with regard to its courses will cover the academic year 2009/2010.
NCAD’s full-time programmes are included on the register of approved programmes for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students access to employment (the Internationalisation Register of the Department of Education and Science).
Student Finance Information Resources
Student Finance.ie is a convenient and user-friendly source of information on financial support for further and higher education.
