Two scholarships open to prospective journalism students are nearing the deadlines for this year. From DCU.ie:

DCU are inviting applications for two journalism and marketing scholarships.

The Veronica Guerin Memorial Scholarship is awarded in memory of
investigative journalist Veronica Guerin. The deadline for applications
is 12pm, Monday, 7 April 2009. View attached pdf for further information.

The John Thompson Marketing and Media Scholarship is awarded in
memory of John Thompson, former Chief Executive of Associated
Newspapers Ireland (Daily Irish Mail and Mail on Sunday) and Managing
Director, The Star. The deadline for applications is 4pm, Tuesday, 31
March 2009. View attached pdf for further information.