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NCI Scholarships for Indian Students

How Indian students reduce the cost of National College of Ireland: university awards, external scholarships, loan-scholarships and assistantships.

Total ≈ ₹41 lakh – ₹45 lakh
5 external awards
Merit & need-based options
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What scholarships can Indian students get at NCI?

NCI's own merit awards (check its scholarships page on ncirl.ie) are usually partial tuition reductions. A 25% tuition award would bring the total to about ₹39 lakh. External options include Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship, Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarship and J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship.

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Official sources: National College of Ireland — official website

Funding NCI

Total cost: ₹41 lakh – ₹45 lakh
Tuition: €14,000 – €17,000 a year
With a 25% tuition award: ₹39 lakh
With a 50% tuition award: ₹35 lakh
Country awards: University merit scholarships and external awards — see our scholarship guides

What awards change

Effect of a tuition award on your total

Effect of a tuition award on your total
Award	Total in ₹
None	₹41 lakh – ₹45 lakh
25% of tuition	₹39 lakh
50% of tuition	₹35 lakh
Full tuition	₹28 lakh

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NCI vs similar universities after a 25% award

NCI vs similar universities after a 25% award
University	Total in ₹	With 25% tuition award
NCI	₹41 lakh – ₹45 lakh	₹39 lakh
Griffith College	₹40 lakh – ₹44 lakh	₹38 lakh
DBS	₹39 lakh – ₹43 lakh	₹37 lakh
DCU	₹36 lakh – ₹44 lakh	₹36 lakh
Galway	₹34 lakh – ₹44 lakh	₹34 lakh
UCC	₹34 lakh – ₹44 lakh	₹34 lakh

External

External scholarships to consider

External scholarships to consider
Scholarship	Covers	Timeline
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship	A stipend (€10,000) and a full tuition waiver	Applications usually close in March
Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarship	Varies — usually a substantial grant towards costs	Through your local Rotary district, usually a year ahead
J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship	A loan scholarship (interest-free) plus a possible travel grant	Applications usually open in January–March
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship	50% grant and 50% loan of tuition and living costs	Applications usually run January–March
Stipendium Hungaricum	Tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation support and insurance	Applications usually close in January

Tips

Improving your scholarship chances at NCI

Apply early

Many merit awards go to early, complete applications.

Strong academics

Marks and test scores drive most automatic awards.

Assistantships

Ask about research or teaching assistant roles.

Plan a loan

Line up a loan so your admission doesn't depend on one award.

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Most universities offer merit awards to international students; check ncirl.ie for current awards and deadlines.

A 25% tuition award brings the total to about ₹39 lakh; 50% to about ₹35 lakh.

Yes — and both count as proof of funds for the visa.

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