MUSE AWARDS
What are the MUSE Awards?
As a Maynooth University student, you're constantly developing skills from all aspects of your life. Now, your efforts outside the classroom can be recognized and rewarded through the Maynooth University Student Experience (MUSE) Awards! The MUSE Award is a great addition to your CV, and it can help you articulate the valuable skills you've gained as you become more self-aware and prepared for your professional journey.
What is required to complete the MUSE Award?
There are four levels of the MUSE Awards: Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum. You complete them in that order and the extracurricular activities you put towards each level must be completed while you are a registered MU student (activities you’ve done in the summer period count also!).
What are the benefits to completing a MUSE Award?
· Helps you to stand out from your peers
· Gain recognition on your transcript (Gold and Platinum levels only)
· Gives you the confidence to articulate the skills you gained from your experiences
· Greater career readiness as you prepare for your future
· Better self-awareness as you reflect on your achievements
When do applications open?
MUSE applications are now open for 2025/2026. The deadline for complete the MUSE Awards to your desired level for 2025/2026 is Friday 27th March 2026.
How do I get started?
1. To learn more about the MUSE Awards and to start your Bronze MUSE Award click here
2. You must complete all relevant activities in the level to receive the award. Once you have completed the Bronze Award it will be reviewed and you can then move on to the Silver level, then Gold and finally Platinum.
3. Complete the levels all in one year or do them over a number of years. Whatever level you fully complete by the deadline of 27th March is the award you will receive in May.
Already completed a level of the MUSE Award last year? Then you can jump straight to the next level of the award!
Requirements:
Students from any level (undergraduate or postgraduate) and any year group are eligible for the MUSE Award. The only requirement is the activities that you are attributing towards the MUSE Awards are activities which you undertook during your time registered as a MU student.
Information Sessions:
Keep an eye on CareersConnect "Events" section and come along to the next MUSE information session. For any queries e-mail museawards@mu.ie
Hear from past MUSE Participant, Eve Callan, about her experience completing the MUSE Award: https://youtu.be/xrBYsQP8uxw?si=fM48y5t6ZG_Yh2xK