This development is a sad one. The MD is failing to realise that there are people that don't even have money for flight ticket, and there are others that can't obtain a Visa until tuition is paid. How do these category of scholars open a foreign personal account when the resources to travel for study hasn't been provided.

This scholarship is supposed to be a thing of joy. But no, it has been a source of head and heartache for us scholars and our families.

I hope word gets to the MD and he reverses his decision to pay just 32 persons. In addition to paying in full scholars that have submitted all three account details, the commission should also pay the 500k and tuition of other scholars that has provided school account details but are yet to travel due to the above mentioned reasons. The upkeep can wait till these scholars get to their various institutions.

I just stumbled on this thread while looking for info on obtaining an Irish visa and I must say I've found it really informative. Big thumbs up to Boss dotcomnamename and co!! I got an offer from UCD for a March start and I recently just applied for an visa. I hope it is a success. In the meantime, I'd like to know if you stay in Dublin @ dotcomnamename.