The DCU Business School at Dublin City University has announced the opening of applications for theJohn Thompson Scholarship, which fully covers thetuition fees for one student onlyper year in the full-timeMSc in Digital Marketingprogram.
This scholarship was established in 2008 in memory ofJohn Thompson, one of Ireland’s leading newspaper executives, who played a key role in launching and developing several successful magazines and newspapers such asU Magazine,The Sunday World, andThe Irish Farmers Journal. He also held senior leadership roles at prominent media organizations includingAssociated Newspapers IrelandandIndependent Star Limited.
The scholarship aims to support the integration of digital marketing and digital journalism, encouraging graduates from business, journalism, and other diverse academic backgrounds to pursue the study of digital marketing with a deeper understanding of modern media.
Scholarship Details
- Provider:DCU Business School – Dublin City University.
- Funding:Full tuition fees covered for one student.
- Duration:One year (full-time Master’s program).
- Eligibility:Open to all nationalities (EU and non-EU).
- Deadline:July 30, 2025.
- Application Status:Currently Open.
Note:Students cannot be awarded the John Thompson Scholarship in conjunction with any other DCU Business School scholarship.
Who Can Apply?
- Any student (EU or non-EU) intending to pursue the full-timeMSc in Digital Marketingat DCU Business School.
- Applicantsmust have already appliedto the MSc Digital Marketing program.
- Preference is given to applicants with an academic background inbusiness, journalism, orrelated fields.
How to Apply
- First,apply to theMSc in Digital Marketing programat DCU Business School.
- After receiving anoffer of admission, you may begin the scholarship application process.
Then Repare these Documents:
- ACV.
- Astatement of motivation(max 250 words) outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the scholarship.
- A copy of youracademic transcriptorfinal degree certificate.
Then,Send your full application to:
The Head of Marketing Department at DCU Business School via email:[email protected]
Note:It is recommended to contact the university’s Global Office through:https://www.dcu.ie/globalin case of any questions or issues with the application process.
