John Thompson Business School Scholarship 2024
Dublin City University’s Business School, alongside the family and friends of the late John Thompson, is calling for applications for the John Thompson Business School Scholarship. This award covers the full tuition fees for one student enrolled in the MSc in Digital Marketing program. See other scholarships worldwide.
They established the John Thompson Scholarship in 2008 to commemorate John Thompson, a towering figure in Irish media with nearly three decades of influence. He was a top executive and contributed to the launch and success of major publications such as U Magazine, The Sunday World, and The Irish Farmers Journal. His leadership roles included serving as the Chief Executive of Associated Newspapers Ireland and Managing Director at Independent Star Limited.
The 2024 John Thompson Scholarship fully funds the tuition of any successful applicant to study for a Master’s degree at DCU.
John Thompson Business School Scholarship Details
Host Country: Ireland
Category
- Masters scholarship
- Postgraduate scholarship
Eligible Countries
All countries
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the John Thompson Scholarship
- Be a home or foreign student
- Be applying to study at the DCU Business School
- Have applied to the MSc Digital Marketing programme here in DCU Business School.
Required Documents for John Thompson Scholarship
In order to apply students should submit a copy of each of the following:
- A CV
- A statement of motivation and suitability for the scholarship (maximum of 250 words).
- A copy of their academic transcript/proof of final degree award
How to Apply
To submit an application for the John Thompson business school scholarship, applicants should follow these instructions;
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship application website
- Apply for admission to an MSc program in Digital Marketing
- Submissions should be made to the Group Head for Marketing at DCU Business School Professor Edgar Morgenroth via email at [email protected]
Please note that DCU Business School does not award more than one scholarship to a student at a time.
Why You Should Study in DCU Business School
1. Innovation leads the learning experience
Innovation at the heart of learning. This ensures DCU graduates enter the workforce prepared with skills and the most up-to-date knowledge for a successful career. Programmes such as Learning Innovation for Enterprise (LIFE) and New Enterprise Development are unique in their innovative approach to Business education.
2. Alumni leading organisations and industries
DCU has an alumni community of over 20,000 DCU Business School graduates making an impact in businesses throughout the world.
3. International Accreditation and Ranking
DCU Business School is internationally accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. DCU has demonstrated highest standards in teaching, research and student support. The Business School is unique as it is the only business school in the Republic of Ireland to hold the ‘triple crown’ of accreditations along with the Small Business Charter award from the Chartered Association of Business Schools. DCU programmes rank in the Financial Times and QS rankings. DCU Business School also ranks in the top 90 European Business Schools by the Financial Times.
4. Graduate Employability
DCU Business School graduates are valued in the job market and DCU ranks 19th in the world for its employment rate (QS 2020 Employability ranking). 98% of graduates are employed or in further study within six months of graduation.
5. Professionally Accredited
DCU degrees are accredited by respected professional bodies and hold all appropriate professional accreditations such as ACCA, CIMA and CIPD.
6. Industry-engaged
The INTRA (paid work placement) at undergraduate level, Practicum projects with real clients at postgraduate level, and consultancy projects at MBA, allows students apply real life learning while studying.
7. Research-driven
Academic staff have won €8 million in research grants over the past number of years. Three outstanding grants are;
- The Irish Institute for Digital Business
- DCU Centre for Family Business
- DCU Anti-Corruption Research Centre
8. Unique Learning Environment and Enterprising Culture
DCU offers a unique learning environment where students are encouraged to develop their creativity and skills as innovators.
Deadline
July 30th, 2024