ATHLONE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Scholarships Available:
-AIT Sports Scholarships
General Entry
-Elite Sports Persons Entry Scheme (Points Waiver Scheme)
Closing Date: 6th April & 6th September
SPORT SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
AIT has operated a sports scholarship scheme since 1996 for students who have reached, or have the potential to reach, a very high standard of performance in their chosen sport.
Under the scheme, 23 Gold and 73 Academy scholarships were awarded for the 2020-2021 academic year. The Scholarship now operates on two levels. A Gold Scholarship is worth up to the value of €4,000 in supports which includes:
The use of our sports facilities
Physical therapy
Individual strength & conditioning coaching
Functional screening assessments
Cookery demonstrations
Academic support
Nutritional advice
Performance Lifestyle management
Sports Psychology support
Skill Acquisition Support
Athletic Development Funding
Each scholarship is awarded for a period of one year, but may be renewed for up to a maximum of four years. Students pursuing higher study after the four year threshold will be considered for additional years.
Sports scholarship recipients must adhere to the institute’s sports scholarship regulations, a copy of which must be signed by those offered the scholarship from the Sports Department at the annual scholarship induction.
Further details of the scheme may be obtained from your local school/college or directly from David McHugh (AIT Assistant Sports Officer) in the Sports Department via email at davidmchugh@ait.ie or by phone + 353 (0)90 6468022.
To apply for a Sports Scholarship for the 2021-2022 Academic Year please click the following link, the early application closing date is the 6th of April at 12pm. The late application closing date is the 6th of September at 12pm:
Elite Sports Persons Entry Scheme (Points Waiver Scheme)
AIT has put in place for all its undergraduate degree courses an academic entrance scheme for elite sportspersons. A number of places will be reserved for outstanding candidates who have reached a very high standard of sporting achievement, through performance or coaching, and who are committed to further developing their sporting and academic careers.
Applicants must satisfy the minimum entry requirements for Level 7 and/or Level 8 degrees at the Institute. In addition, applicants must have reached a specified sports standard to be eligible for this very competitive scheme and selection of successful candidates will be based on a range of criteria, including sporting achievements.
The new closing date for applications for the 2020-2021 Academic Year is Wednesday the 1st of July 2020. Further details of the Elite Entry Scheme directly from the admission officer on + 353 (0) 646 8130, admissions@ait.ie
To apply for an Elite Athlete entry place for the 2020-2021 Academic Year please click the following link, the new closing date is Wednesday the 1st of July: 2020-2021 Elite-Sportspersons-Pathway-Supplementary-Information-Form
Sport Scholarships Info Video
Are you interested in applying for a sports scholarship in AIT? The video below provides information for applicants on the different levels of sports scholarship and the supports provided.
AIT SPORT OFFICE CONTACTS
Gordon Brett – Sports and Recreation Manager (090) 6442565 gbrett@ait.ie
David McHugh – Assistant Sport & Recreation Manager (090) 6468022 davidmchugh@ait.ie
Stephanie Lennon – Sports Department Secretary (090) 6468222 slennon@ait.ie
With colleges providing regular updates on their sports scholarships and application process, please visit
https://www.aitsport.ie/sports-scholarship-application/ for any additional information.