MUNSTER TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY - KERRY CAMPUS

Scholarships Available:

-MTU Kerry Campus Sports Scholarship Programme

General Entry for all sports

Closing Date: March 5th

MTU Kerry Campus Sports Scholarships

Applications for the MTU Kerry Campus Sports Scholarship Programme 2021/2022 is now open.

Complete all sections of this application form and return to the Sports Officer, MTU Kerry Campus, by no later than 5.00 pm on Friday 5th March 2021.

Download: Sports Scholarship Application Form 2021/22

Please note that at this point it is envisaged that Sports Scholarship interviews will take place online this year given current circumstances. However this will all be confirmed closer to the time taking public health guidelines into consideration. All applications will go through a screening process and applicants will be informed in writing if they have been called to interview.

Entry Requirements

Scholarship Applicants must meet a common minimum cut-off point for all programmes:

Higher Certificate (Level 6) – minimum requirements	130 points
Ordinary Degree (Level 7) – minimum requirements	150 points
Honours Degree (Level 8) – minimum requirements	200 points

Note: There are two (2) places in total reserved for the Nursing Programmes i.e. TL890 B.Sc. (Hons) in General Nursing/TL891 B.Sc. (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing. These two places are reserved for applicants who are within 60 points of the Leaving Certificate Cut Off Points.

Leaving Certificate Or Equivalent Examination Applicant

Higher Certificate (NFQ Level 6)

Applicants must achieve a pass in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent examinations, obtaining a minimum grade O6/H7 in English or Gaeilge, O6/H7 in mathematics or a minimum grade of F2 in foundation level mathematics (in specified courses) and O6/H7 in three other subjects.

Degree (NFQ Level 7)

Please Note:

A minimum grade of F2 in foundation level mathematics fulfils the minimum entry requirements in mathematics for the following programmes:

TL731 Bachelor of Business;

TL780 Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education;

TL781 Bachelor of Arts in Social Care.

Honours Degree (NFQ Level 8)

Applicants must achieve a pass in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent examinations obtaining two H5 and four O6/H7 grades. Candidates are required to obtain a minimum of O6/H7 in English or Gaeilge and mathematics.

Organisations Offering Scholarships And Bursaries Are As Follows:

Kerry GAA Bursary

VALUE: €500 per year, subject to satisfactory academic performance each year

DURATION: Two year maximum subject to annual reapplication and review

HOW TO APPLY: You may apply directly to the IT, Tralee GAA Games Promotion Office

GAA OFFICE: This scholarship is ONLY OPEN to ITT registered students from the Kerry region.

TELEPHONE: +353 (0)66 7145642

Munster GAA Bursary Scheme

VALUE: €750 per year, subject to satisfactory academic performance each year

DURATION: Two year maximum subject to annual reapplication and review

HOW TO APPLY: You may apply directly to the IT, Tralee GAA Games Promotion Office or to the Munster

GAA OFFICE: This scholarship is ONLY OPEN to ITT registered students from the Munster region.

TELEPHONE: +353 (0)66 7145642

Kennedy Coaches Sports Schorlarship

VALUE: €1,000 per year, subject to satisfactory academic performance each year

DURATION: For the full course i.e. of 2, 3 or 4 years duration, subject to annual review

HOW TO APPLY: You may apply directly to the IT, Tralee Sports Officer/GAA Games Promotion Office. This scholarship is only open to ITT registered students.

TELEPHONE: +353 (0)66 7145644

Tralee Rugby Club Scholarship

VALUE: Up to a maximum of €1,000 per year, subject to satisfactory academic performance each year

DURATION: Annually: annual re-application applies

HOW TO APPLY: You may apply directly to the IT, Tralee Sports Officer. This scholarship is only open to ITT registered students.

TELEPHONE: +353 (0)66 7145644

For information contact:
Jennifer Healy, Sports Officer, MTU Kerry Campus
Telephone: 066 714 5644
Email: Jennifer.Healy@staff.ittralee.ie

With colleges providing regular updates on their sports scholarships and application process, please visit http://www.ittralee.ie/en/InformationAbout/Scholarships/SportsScholarships/ for any additional information.