The Irish Tax Institute’s Third-Level Scholarship is open for applicants until 14 April 2025.

The Scholarship is for Leaving Cert students interested in tax advisory as a career and need financial support to progress through college. It offers the successful applicant:

• financial assistance of €5,000 per academic year for third-level living expenses and costs,
• a place on the Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) programme after their degree,
• mentoring and support from the Irish Tax Institute, and
• profile for their CV.

Learn more about the scholarship.

“The Irish Tax Institute’s scholarship has been life-changing, easing my financial burden and giving me peace of mind. Knowing that I have a mentor’s guidance has made college life much easier and more enjoyable.” – Isabel Keleghan, 2024 Scholarship Winner

Who is eligible to apply?

Leaving Cert students in the Republic of Ireland who:

• are interested in a career in Tax Advisory,
• require financial support to progress to third-level,
• feel they will achieve at least 450 points in the Leaving Cert 2025, and
• will study a relevant third-level undergraduate degree.

Mature students who are applying to study a relevant qualification in 2025 may also apply.

How to apply for the scholarship?

The school guidance counsellor, principal or teacher must nominate applicants and return the completed application forms by 14 April 2025.

The application form includes:

• a 300-word profile from the applicant as to why they should receive the scholarship; and
• a recommendation letter from their school guidance counsellor, principal, teacher or other relevant school personnel.

For more information, check out our Third-Level Scholarship page or contact scholarship@taxinstitute.ie.