Oisín Hoy was a much-loved son and brother, who had a passion for meeting new people and exploring different cultures. The 29-year-old Dubliner and DCU Business Studies graduate was killed in a road accident while travelling in South America in June 2025.
To celebrate Oisín’s life and share his love of travel, his family has established the Oisín Hoy Travel Bursary. This new award will support students from low-income backgrounds to fully experience the adventures and opportunities that come with study and travel abroad.
The first Oisín Hoy Travel Bursary will open for applications in May 2026. Applications are invited from students registered with the DCU Access Service who intend to study abroad for at least one semester or longer in 2026/2027, particularly those intending to study outside the EU.
Speaking about the bursary, the Hoy family said:
“Oisín loved travelling and immersing himself in other cultures. He had a curious mind and loved the education he received from both travel and DCU. We know Oisín is delighted that his bursary links travel with education. We hope it will help others to get the same amount of fun and fulfilment from their college days as Oisín did.”
President of Dublin City University Professor Dáire Keogh said:
“Oisín personified the spirit of DCU and the expectations of our graduates. The University is proud to honour Oisín’s memory with this tribute to his curiosity and drive. His bursary will open doors for young people who dreamed but never imagined they could study abroad.”
About the DCU Access Programme
DCU Access is Ireland’s first and one of the largest university-based Access programmes. Each year, the programme supports over 1,000 students from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue a third-level education at DCU through a package of financial, personal and academic supports.
For more information on how to apply, eligible students can contact the DCU Access Office.
Donations can be made to the Oisín Hoy Travel Bursary fund at dcu.ie/donate.
Pictured (L-R): Kevin Hoy, Caoimhe Hoy, Niamh Hoy, Mary Hoy, President of Dublin City University Professor Dáire Keogh.
Credit: Kyran O’Brien
