This is a scholarship which covers full fees for one student (EU or non EU) each year in DCU’s full-time MSc in Digital Marketing. Established in 2008, this scholarship was set up to honour the memory of John Thompson, one of the Ireland’s leading newspaper executives. With a career spanning almost 30 years in the business, John was instrumental in the launch and commercial development of some of Ireland’s most successful and enduring publications including U Magazine, The Sunday World and The Irish Farmers Journal.
He was Chief Executive of Associated Newspapers Ireland, publishers of the Irish Daily Mail and Irish Mail on Sunday and former Managing Director of Independent Star Limited and publisher of the Irish Daily Star. John believed that the disciplines of journalism and marketing reinforce each other in eliciting consumer engagement, paving the way for commercial success. This scholarship aims to foster links between digital marketing and online journalism by encouraging graduates of business, journalism and more diverse educational backgrounds to study digital marketing integrated with an appreciation of media and online journalism.
DCU Business School Masters Scholarship
| Application Deadline | July 30, 2025 |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded |
| Country to study | Ireland |
| School to study | Dublin City University Business School |
| Type | Masters |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | Dublin City University Business School |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Benefits of DCU Business School Masters Scholarship
This scholarship will cover the fees of one MSc Digital Marketing Student.
DCU Business School Masters Scholarship Courses
- Digital Marketing
Requirements for DCU Business School Masters Scholarship
In order to apply for this scholarship, applicants must have applied to the MSc Digital Marketing programme here in DCU Business School.
*Please note students cannot be awarded more than one DCU Business School scholarship at a time.
Application Documents
- 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
Application Deadline
July 30, 2025
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship, you will first need to apply to the programme of choice. Can you please start your application and email our global office to discuss any issues with the application? Please visit the following website to view contact details – https://www.dcu.ie/global. They will also be able to advise you on any further scholarships that you may be eligible for.
Once you receive an offer, you can apply for the John Thompson Scholarship by following these steps:
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