John Thompson Scholarship at DCU 2025/2026

John Thompson Scholarship at DCU

John Thompson Scholarship is a program set up to honor the memory of John Thompson, one of Ireland’s leading newspaper executives. Since its establishment in 2008, the scheme has supported numerous students with scholarships for 16 years.

The John Thompson Scholarship is a partially funded scholarship that supports international students with funding to study master’s in digital marketing at Dublin City University Business School, Ireland.

The MSc in Digital Marketing helps participants understand how digital technologies change consumer behavior and equips them with the knowledge to engage with consumers using digital channels.

Tuition Fees

Domestic students generally pay less, but if you are an international student at an Irish university, the tuition fees you will be paying range from €7,000 to €22,000, depending on the course.

Eligibility Criteria

Apply for John Thompson Scholarship at DCU

Here are the requirements that make one eligible for the John Thompson Scholarship;

  • Student must be proficient in English language
  • Applicants must be a first-class graduate.
  • Candidates must be interested in media, marketing, business, and journalism.
  • Applicant must be admitted to master’s program.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful candidates who have been selected to benefit from the John Thompson Scholarship will receive a full tuition fee waiver. Recipients will be exposed to cutting-edge research, industry practice, and applied workshops.

Application Procedure

  • Go to the application portal
  • Complete the online application for admission
  • Gather the following documents;
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Statement of motivation (less than 250 words).
  3. Official transcripts

Submit the required documents to the Group Head for Marketing at DCU Business School professor Edgar Morgenroth via email [email protected].

Deadline/Expiration: July 30, 2025

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