30% Club Female Executive Scholarship

DCU Business School is delighted to once again provide the 30% Club Scholarship. This is a €10,000 fee scholarship to be used for part-time postgraduate study. The 30% Club is a global movement of international Chairs and CEOs who are committed to better gender balance at all levels of their organisations through voluntary actions.

Date Opens	November 2025
Date Closes	Aug 21st 2026
Application Status	Open
Value	€10,000

Overview

The 30% Club is a global movement of international Chairs and CEOs who are committed to better gender balance at all levels of their organisations through voluntary actions.

The movement aims to reach a 30% female gender balance on Irish boards and executive management levels. DCU is committed to addressing this imbalance by offering one talented female candidate the opportunity to further their career by studying a part-time postgraduate programme of their choice at DCU Business School.

Entry Requirements / Eligibility

The successful candidate must be female and applying to a part-time postgraduate programme here in DCU Business School

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically to Ciara Feeney, DCU Business School. Email: businessscholarships@dcu.ie

Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements for their programme of interest and are advised to check the requirements on the course page.

An applicant must submit the following:
• A curriculum vitae, which sets out qualifications and work experience (the CV should be limited to three pages).
• A letter of application which outlines why the applicant should be considered for the scholarship (word limit = 750 words). The letter should indicate which part-time postgraduate programme offered by DCU Business School interests the applicant.

*Please note students cannot be awarded more than one DCU Business School scholarship at a time.

Helena Kenny, Executive MBA and 30% Club Scholar

helena kelly

I am honoured to have been awarded the 30% Club Scholarship for Women in Business at DCU, which provides me the incredible opportunity to pursue a MBA while continuing my work in the pharmaceutical industry. As someone with a background in science, I am excited to expand my knowledge and gain a solid grounding in business acumen, which I believe is essential for my professional growth.

I am deeply grateful to DCU for selecting me and to join the many previous esteemed recipients. This scholarship not only allows me to study part-time but also enables me to expand my network and learn from my peers in the program. I am passionate about supporting the progression of women in business and promoting equality, and this scholarship aligns perfectly with my values. I look forward to the journey ahead and the opportunities it will bring. Thank you DCU Business School and the Executive MBA programme.

Niamh Flynn, Executive MBA and 30% Club Scholar

Niamh Flynn

Being awarded the 30% Club scholarship was honestly a privilege. It wasn’t just about support for the MBA, it was a platform to give back. Through my work with the Bristol-Myers Squibb Healthcare Business Women’s Association Ambassador Programme, I’ve been able to champion leadership, inclusion and diversity, which really matters to me.