Quercus College Scholarships College of Medicine & Health

The Quercus College Scholarships in the College of Medicine & Health at University College Cork are merit-based awards offered for competition based on examination results. These scholarships recognize academic excellence by awarding medals to students who achieve the highest overall aggregate scores in their summer examinations. The medals are awarded for each year of undergraduate degree programmes except the final year, with eligibility requiring first-class honours or equivalent grades achieved at the first attempt. Recipients must have completed the preceding year's programme in minimum time and passed the relevant examination. This is not a financial award but rather a recognition of outstanding academic achievement through the presentation of a medal and a parchment certificate. The awards are presented at an annual College prize-giving ceremony. Scholars remain liable for tuition, registration, and capitation fees. The scholarships are available exclusively for undergraduate degree programmes of four years or more duration offered in the College of Medicine and Health at UCC. For programmes like the Graduate Entry to Medicine (GEM), medals are applicable for Years 1, 2, and 3 only. When multiple candidates achieve equal results, each eligible student receives the award. The scholarships are based on the previous year's examination results, meaning medals awarded in a given academic year reflect performance in the prior summer examinations. These prestigious awards celebrate academic excellence and motivate students to maintain high standards throughout their undergraduate studies in medicine and health disciplines.