Applications Process now open.

The following minimum standards of participation will apply to both this scholarship scheme and the CAO Points Concession Sports Scheme:

• Gaelic Games:  Minor County level and capable of competing at a higher age level
• Hockey: Interprovincial/International representation
• Athletics: Schools/Celtic Games or Junior international representation
• Rugby: Schools/age grade international, provincial and/or international representation/provincial academy/Sub-Academy/Overseas or UK equivalent
• Soccer: Schools/age grade international and/or provincial representation/emerging talent programme/Overseas or UK equivalent
• Basketball: Super League Level and/or National Junior squad representation
• Rowing: Junior national representation
• Other Sports: As defined by the recognised sporting body and evidence of a strong competitive record at the highest level of their chosen sport.

To be considered eligible for the Elite scholarships applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have the potential to, or are already,  performing at Adult Inter County level with respect to Gaelic games; Adult International or achieved the highest level of participation within the sport category.

Incoming undergraduate applicants apply for their programme of choice as normal through the CAO.

Applicants will then also apply directly to MIC for the scheme(s) via an online application form.

Incoming postgraduate applicants and current MIC students apply directly to MIC via the online application form, quoting their application reference number/student number as applicable.

• Deadline for receipt of applications will be 1 May (on year of entry).
• Applicants may apply for both this scholarship scheme and the CAO Points Concession Sports Scheme (application form available here).

All Awardees are expected to act as ambassadors for MIC in terms of their participation in their chosen sport or other activities as requested by the College for the duration of the scholarship.

Canvassing will automatically disqualify applicants.

Click here to apply for the Elite Sports Scholarship Scheme.