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We are committed to the development of sporting excellence at the University. In 2022 we awarded over 160 first year sport scholarships.
The application for a Sports Scholarship at Maynooth University closes on April 1st 2023.
You are welcome to contact the Sports Development Officers at any stage in the year for more details about applying.
Scholarships are awarded to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Scholarship funding assists students with sports and university-related expenses (e.g. sporting equipment, travel costs associated with sport) and aims to free up time from part-time work commitments.
Benefits of the Maynooth University sport scholarship programme
Scholarships are awarded to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Financial bursary: scholarship funding assists students with sports and university-related expenses (e.g. sporting equipment, travel costs associated with sport) and its purpose is to free up time from part-time work commitments for our scholars.
Concession of up to 60 CAO points if required: scholars must meet minimum entry requirements for their chosen degree. Other minimum requirements apply. For MH001/MH002 Education - Primary Teaching, a limited number of places is available for the 60 points concession. No limit on places applies to other degrees however.
Priority on-campus accommodation in first year (allocation of accommodation places at discretion of Development Officers). Normal fees apply to scholars.
Access to expert coaching and fitness training.
Sports psychology and time management workshops.
Health and nutrition advice.
Performance analysis.
Ongoing academic support.
Goal setting, performance planning and career advice.
Individual functional health screening leading to fitness, strength and conditioning programmes.
Access to top level coaches and playing facilities.
Free gym membership.
Access to cardiovascular fitness suite and free weights gym.
Medical and physiotherapy support.
Fitness testing and analysis.
Eligibility Criteria
Scholarships are reserved for students who have reached, or have the potential to reach a very high level of performance, competing at one or a combination of international, national, inter-provincial and inter-county level.
Leaving Certificate applicants
Required to meet the normal matriculation/minimum entry requirements and any special course requirements;
May receive up to 60 CAO points to assist in bridging any points shortfall for admission to preferred level 8 degree. Sport scholarship applicants must achieve at least 300 points in their best six Leaving Certificate subjects.
We will be in touch within 24 hours to arrange your initial consultation at your nearest SI-UK office. If you are unable to visit us in person, consultations can also be arranged over Skype.