Bord Bia MSc and Diploma Scholarships for International Students in Ireland 2019

The UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is happy to announce up to 70 Bord Bia International Scholarships from recent and experienced graduates from all disciplines/roles. These scholarships are available for International students who want to pursue MSc as well as Postgraduate diploma programs.

Scholarship Award:

1. Overseas industry placement with global companies while gaining an internationally recognised qualification from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.
2. Full tuition fees paid.
3. Tax-free bursary paid (up to €30,000 per 12 months).
4. Outstanding career prospects.
5. Intensive professional & career development.
6. The world’s best food industry educators from business schools including Harvard, IMD, NYU Stern and UCD Smurfit School.
7. Some of our client/host companies & employers: Kerry, Glanbia, Teeling Whiskey, Five Guys, Nestle, Danone, Ornua, Starbucks, Keoghs, among a host of other leading global food companies.
8. Some locations include New York, Dubai, Shanghai, Milan, Stockholm, Sydney, London, Paris, Dublin and Singapore.

Eligibility:

1. A 3rd level qualification, minimum of 2.1.
2. A minimum of 2-4 years’ experience for respective MSc programs and no professional experience is required for the Postgraduate Diploma.
3. Committed to a career in the Irish food, drink and agribusiness industry.
4. Although fluency in certain foreign languages is required for particular markets this is not an absolute requirement as there are also English speaking locations. Fluency is required for markets such as French / German /Dutch/ Spanish/ Italian/ Russian/ Polish/ Japanese/ Korean or Chinese. English speaking locations include UK/USA/U.A.E./Australia/Holland/Sweden. Note: locations are subject to confirmation.
5. Excellent communication and report writing skills.
6. Experience with M/S Excel, Powerpoint, Word and PM.

About Board Bia:

Bord Bia (English: Irish Food Board) is an Irish state agency with the aim of promoting sales of Irish food and horticulture both abroad and in Ireland itself. It acts as a link between Irish producers and their customers worldwide. For that purpose, it has several overseas offices in, amongst other cities, Amsterdam, Shanghai and New York City.