International students aiming to study in Ireland now have a strong funding opportunity at one of Europe’s leading universities. Trinity College Dublin has officially opened applications for the E3 Balanced Solutions for a Better World Scholarship 2026, designed for students entering high-demand fields such as engineering, computer science, environmental science, and energy studies.
This scholarship supports future innovators who want to work on global challenges and contribute to sustainable, technology-driven solutions. Available for both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants, the E3 scholarship offers tuition fee reductions that make studying in Ireland significantly more affordable for non-EU students.
The funding is open to international applicants holding an offer for eligible programmes, and selection will focus not only on academic performance but also on each candidate’s potential to contribute to Trinity’s E3 initiative and its mission of building balanced solutions for a better world.
Your Financial Boost to Study in Ireland
This scholarship is structured to reduce the financial burden on international students and support their academic journey at Trinity College Dublin.
Undergraduate Scholarship Funding
- 1-year scholarships valued between €2,000 to €5,000
- Full-duration scholarships valued at €4,000 per year for all 4 years of study
- Applied directly as a tuition fee reduction
Postgraduate Scholarship Funding
- 1-year scholarships valued between €2,000 to €5,000
- Applied as a tuition fee reduction for full-time taught master’s programmes
The exact number of awards has not been publicly specified, but multiple scholarships are available across eligible disciplines.
Who Can Apply and Stand Out?
This opportunity targets academically strong international applicants who demonstrate leadership potential and a passion for innovation and sustainability.
Eligible applicants must:
- Hold non-EU status and pay tuition at the non-EU rate (for undergraduate applicants)
- Hold an offer letter for first-year undergraduate or eligible postgraduate taught programme at Trinity College Dublin
- Apply to one of the eligible programmes in engineering, computer science, natural sciences, environmental science, or related E3 disciplines
- Demonstrate strong academic achievement
- Show potential to contribute to the E3 initiative and its global impact activities.
Eligible Study Fields and Programmes
Undergraduate eligible majors include:
- Engineering (BAI and Engineering with Management)
- Biological and Biomedical Science
- Geography and Geoscience
- Computer Science and related joint honours combinations
- Management Science and Information Systems
- Environmental Science and Engineering
Postgraduate eligible areas include:
- School of Engineering programmes
- School of Computer Science and Statistics programmes
- School of Natural Sciences programmes
- MSc in Energy Science
Apply: https://www.tcd.ie/e3/education/scholarships/
Final Dates You Must Not Miss!
The last date to apply for the E3 Balanced Solutions for a Better World Scholarship 2026 at Trinity College Dublin is 1 May 2026 for the third and final application batch. Earlier deadlines include 1 February 2026 for the first batch and 15 March 2026 for the second batch, with results announced approximately one month after each deadline. Applications submitted after 1 May 2026 may be reviewed on a rolling basis depending on remaining funds.