Ireland’s 2026 John Thompson Scholarship
Ireland’s 2026 John Thompson Scholarship: International students can apply for the partially financed John Thompson Scholarship 2026–2027. Dublin City University Business School is offering this scholarship to those wishing to pursue a master’s degree in digital marketing. Tuition fees will be fully waived thanks to this grant.
The goal of the MSc in Digital Marketing is to provide participants the skills they need to interact with customers through digital channels and to help them comprehend how digital technologies are altering consumer behavior.The bursary offers full fees for a graduate taking DCU’s full-time MSc in Digital Marketing. Established in 2008, this scholarship was set up to honor the memory of John Thompson, one of Ireland’s leading newspaper executives. With a career spanning almost 30 years in the business, John was instrumental in the launch and commercial development of some of Ireland’s most successful and enduring publications including U Magazine, The Sunday World, and The Irish Farmers Journal.
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Summary of John Thompson Scholarship:
- Level of Study: Master’s
- Institution(s): Dublin City University Business School
- Study in: Ireland
- Opportunity Focus Areas: Digital Marketing
- Program Period: Up to two years
- Deadline: July 30, 2025
- Funded: partial funded
Benefits:
John Thompson Scholarship will provide a full waiver in the tuition fees. Participants benefit from a combination of exposure to cutting-edge research, academic rigor, industry practice, and applied workshops and projects. Lectures are delivered by experienced international and Irish experts from industry and practice, in areas such as data analytics and visualization, digital advertising and communication, and digital marketing strategy.
Eligibility Criteria
This scholarship requires the following qualification:
- Eligible Countries: All world countries
- Required Language: English.
- Students must possess a First Class Honors (1.1) Degree.
- Additionally, candidates applying for the John Thompson Scholarship must have an interest in and understanding of media, marketing, business, and journalism.
- Similarly, students should meet the academic and other entry requirements of the MSc program
How to Apply for the John Thompson Scholarship?
follow the following application instructions to apply for this scholarship:
Submissions should be sent to the Group Head for Marketing at DCU Business School Professor Edgar Morgenroth via email at businessscholarships@dcu.ie before the deadline.
- Also, a statement of motivation and suitability for the scholarship in at most 250 words.
- CV
- A copy of their academic transcript/proof of final degree award
