Dublin Port Scholarships

Backing Local Potential for 25 Years

Since 2001, the Dublin Port Scholarship has supported people from the communities closest to the Port, helping them take the next step in education and build a future that matters to them.

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What is the Dublin Port Scholarship

The Dublin Port Scholarship was established to help make third-level education more accessible to people living in the communities surrounding the Port.

Open to eligible applicants from Dublin 1, 2, 3 and 4, the programme provides financial support towards the costs and pressures that can come with further education, helping local people progress through their studies and towards the future they want to build.

Over the past 25 years, the programme has supported school leavers, mature students and people at different stages of their educational journey.

Learn More: Impact Report

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Impact at a glance

Behind every number is a person, a story and a future that has taken shape.

The Dublin Port Scholarship has helped make education more accessible while supporting generations of people.

1,500
+
Scholarships awarded
1.5
M+
Invested in local education
95
%
Completed their studies or are still studying
81
%
Say the Scholarship changed the direction of their life

Alumni:
The people behind the programme

Over 25 years, Dublin Port has supported 1,500 students from communities closest to the Port.
Simeon

Simeon

Simeon’s future moves to the beat of Samba.

Music Educator,
North Wall

Mollie

Mollie

Mollie worked towards a future on the front line.

Student Paramedic,
Ballybough

Colleen

Colleen

Colleen’s future took flight.

Airline Captain,
Ringsend

Ellie

Ellie

Ellie found her future in caring for others.

Student Nurse,
Ringsend

Niamh

Niamh

Niamh built her future around helping others build theirs.

Primary School Teacher,
East Wall

Carl

Carl

A future measured, mapped and
modelled by Carl.

Data Analyst,
North Wall

Celebrating 25 Years

Scholars past and present, families, supporters and friends of the Dublin Port Scholarship Programme came together for a celebratory evening reflecting on the people, stories and community connections that have shaped the programme’s legacy over the past 25 years.

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Future Applications

The Dublin Port Scholarship supports eligible people from Dublin 1, 2, 3 and 4 who want to progress their education and take the next step towards their future.

Whether you’re leaving school, already studying or considering returning to education as a mature student, find out more about the programme, eligibility requirements and the support available.

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Applications for 2026/27 are currently closed

Questions about the Dublin Port Scholarship?

Contact: scholarships@dublinport.ie