Carlow College, St. Patrick Scholarships

Carlow College aims to put its students at the center of everything it does. They provide a variety of scholarships to their students in appreciation of their academic success in order to assist with their support.

Entrance Scholarships

The college’s Entrance scholarships are listed below – 

• An Academic Achievement Entrance Scholarship 
• A Mature Student Entrance Scholarship

Academic Achievement Entrance Scholarship – €500 

Academic Achievement Entrance Scholarships will be given to incoming students with the highest CAO points on their Leaving Certificate exam. The top-point earner of the undergraduate program will receive this scholarship. 

Mature Student Entrance Scholarship – €500

A Mature Student Entrance Scholarship will be given to incoming mature students who achieve the highest grade point average (GPA) in their academic program's first semester, provided that they meet a minimum GPA requirement of 70%. One successful applicant for each undergraduate program will receive this scholarship. 

Uversity Scholarships

Applying to Carlow College, St. Patrick's as an adult, mature students can now apply through Uversity for the Higher Education Scholarship for Adult Learners.

Scholarships from Uversity will help people who are at least 23 years old and want to pursue a bachelor's degree from Carlow College, St. Patrick's, financially. In order to support full-time education, daily expenses like childcare and transportation must be paid for in addition to the direct costs of tuition, books, and IT. The Uversity Scholarships aim to offer complete financial support for the duration of study while considering each applicant's unique circumstances. 

The following expenses may be partially or fully covered by the scholarship: 

• Enrollment and educational costs 
• Assessments for pre-enrollment education, if necessary 
• Books, a laptop, and other items 
• WiFi and phone connectivity 
• Childcare/transportation and family assistance 
• Living costs, such as housing, utilities, etc.

Progression Scholarship

The student who completes stages 1-3 with the highest grade point average (GPA) in each undergraduate academic program at 70% or above will receive a Progress Scholarship. Each scholarship will come with a €500 award.

Carlow College, St. Patrick Accommodations

It is mandatory for every student to live on campus. International students can stay on campus at Carlow College at Lennon House, conveniently close to the main college building and the town center. Meals will be provided by or prepared by the students themselves. 

FAQ

What is Carlow College ranked?

Out of 178 regional universities in the north, Carlow University is ranked #87. Schools are ranked based on how well they perform across a range of commonly recognized excellence indicators. Learn more about our school ranking system.

Is Carlow a public or private college?

Located in Oakland, the center of Pittsburgh's "Eds, Meds, and Tech" district, Carlow is a private, coeducational, Catholic liberal arts university.

Is Carlow hard to get into?

Carlow University's acceptance rate is 91.4%.

This indicates that admissions to the school are almost entirely open. Generally speaking, all you have to do to gain admission is submit an application, as they accept almost all students.

What is Carlow College known for?

Carlow University aims to become a leading Catholic university that is innovative and well-known for offering transformative learning experiences that help students reach their full potential and develop into morally upright leaders who are ready for the workforce and dedicated to a fair and compassionate world.

What do international students need for Carlow College?

Qualifications for Entrance

• Successfully completed a high school diploma or second level equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate (level 5); submit the results of all entrance exams for higher education;
• Please be aware that you must pass every subject you take with good grades.

Does Carlow require SAT scores?

While most programs don't require SAT, ACT, or CLT scores, some may require them in order to be admitted directly. You'll be asked to apply for a particular academic program on the application. Carlow releases admissions decisions every week on a rolling basis.