Whether you’re competing at a high-performance level or developing your potential, applying for a sports scholarship can enhance your college experience both academically and athletically.
The table below highlights colleges that run Sports Scholarship programmes. While some application deadlines have already passed for this year, it’s worth making a note of them for next year. For further details on how to apply, visit the individual college website link.
| Institution | Scholarship | Closing Date | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| University College Cork | UCC Sports Scholarship | August 18th | https://www.ucc.ie/en/scholarships/all/alluccsch/uccschsports/ |
| University College Cork | Quercus | Applications Closed | https://www.ucc.ie/en/quercus/about/sport/ |
| University of Limerick | UL Sports Scholarships (gold, silver and bronze tier) | Applications Closed | https://www.ul.ie/sportsscholarships |
| University of Limerick | Paddy Dooley Rowing Scholarship | Applications Closed | https://www.ul.ie/sportsscholarships |
| Munster Technological University – Kerry Campus | MTU Kerry Campus Sports Scholarships Programme | Applications Closed | https://www.mtu.ie/scholarships/sports-scholarships/kerry-campus-sports-scholarships/ |
| Munster Technological University – Cork Campus | MTU Cork Campus Sports Scholarship Programme | Applications reopen mid-August | https://www.mtu.ie/scholarships/sports-scholarships/cork-campus-sports-scholarships/ |
| Queen’s University Belfast | Elite Athlete Programme | May 2nd | https://www.queensperformancesport.net/ |
| University of Galway | Elite Sport Scholarship | April 18th | https://www.universityofgalway.ie/sports/elitesport/elitesportscholarshipdetails/# |
| Trinity College Dublin | Podium | Open in April | https://www.tcd.ie/sport/performance-sport/scholarships/ |
| Trinity College Dublin | Performance | Open in April | https://www.tcd.ie/sport/performance-sport/scholarships/ |
| Trinity College Dublin | Club Academy | Open in April | https://www.tcd.ie/sport/performance-sport/scholarships/ |
| Trinity College Dublin | Trevor West | Open in April | https://www.tcd.ie/sport/performance-sport/scholarships/ |
| University College Dublin | Ad Astra Elite Sport Scholarship | Applications Closed | https://www.ucd.ie/sport/scholarshipsinfokeydates/ |
| University College Dublin | UCD Sport Scholarship | Applications Closed | https://www.ucd.ie/sport/scholarshipsinfokeydates/ |
| University College Dublin | Graduate Sport Scholarship | July 31st | https://www.ucd.ie/sport/scholarshipsinfokeydates/ |
| Dublin City University | DCU General Sport Scholarship | May 1st | https://www.dcu.ie/sportscholarships |
| Technological University of the Shannon Athlone Campus | TUS Sports Scholarship | TBC | https://tus.ie/sport/sports-scholarships/athlone/ |
| Technological University of the Shannon Athlone Campus | Elite Sports Persons Entry Scheme | TBC | https://tus.ie/sport/sports-scholarships/athlone-elite-sports-entry/ |
| Technological University of the Shannon Midwest Campuses | TUS Sports Scholarship | TBC | https://tus.ie/sport/sports-scholarships/midwest/ |
Before applying, be sure to review the specific eligibility requirements and benefits offered by each college, as these can vary.
