Applications are now open for the prestigious John Thompson Scholarship 2025/26, offered by Dublin City University (DCU) Business School in Ireland. This fully funded scholarship is open to both European and non-European applicants and supports outstanding students pursuing the MSc in Digital Marketing program at DCU.
If you’re passionate about digital strategy, content creation, SEO, and online business management—this is your chance to study in one of Ireland’s top institutions with full tuition fees covered.
Scholarship Details
- Host Country: Ireland
- University: Dublin City University (DCU)
- School: DCU Business School
- Program: MSc in Digital Marketing
- Scholarship Type: Full tuition coverage
- Program Duration: 1 year (full-time)
- Application Deadline: July 30, 2025
What the John Thompson Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition fees for the entire MSc Digital Marketing program
No additional living expenses are covered, but this award significantly reduces your financial burden.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the MSc Digital Marketing program at DCU have gone on to work with some of the world’s leading companies, including:
- Google
- Facebook
- Microsoft
- Oracle
- Accenture
- IBM
- Ryanair
- Dell
- Edelman
- Trivago
- iProspect
- AA Ireland
- Publicis
- Starcom
- AdRoll
- Core Media
- ESRI
- Wolfgang Digital
- An Bord Bia
- Qualtrics
What You’ll Learn
The program is designed to give students the practical and strategic skills needed to thrive in the digital economy. Key focus areas include:
- SEO & PPC Advertising
- Content and Social Media Marketing
- Web Development & e-Business Management
- Data Analytics for Marketing
- Strategic Digital Thinking
- Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies
Future-proof your career by gaining in-demand digital skills from one of Europe’s top business schools.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the scholarship, candidates must first receive an offer of admission into the MSc in Digital Marketing program. Eligible applicants must meet one of the following:
- A 2.1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in Business, OR
- A 2.1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in a related non-business field (e.g., Journalism, Media Studies, Communications), OR
- Professional qualifications with at least 5 years of relevant marketing experience
- Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
How to Apply
- First, apply for the MSc in Digital Marketing at DCU Business School
- Once you receive a conditional or full offer, you’ll be eligible to apply for the John Thompson Scholarship
- Submit your scholarship application before July 30, 2025
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