MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY

Scholarships Available:

-Soccer Scholarships

-GAA Scholarships

-Padraig Harrington Golf Scholarships

-Rugby Scholarships

-Snooker Scholarships

-Carded Athletes Scholarships

-CAO Points Concession (High Performance Athletes)

Closing Date:  April 1st

We are committed to the development of sporting excellence at the University. In 2020 we awarded over 150 first year sport scholarships. 

The application for a Sports Scholarship at Maynooth University is now open.

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  • Scholarships are awarded for 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 for 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. Our scholarship programmes include access to such supports as:

Concession of up to 60 CAO points if required – scholars must meet minimum entry requirements for their chosen degree. Other minimum requirements apply. Click here for details of all entry requirements.

Priority on-campus accommodation in first year (allocation at discretion of Development Officers)

Access to expert coaching and fitness training

Sports psychology and time management workshops

Health and nutrition advice

Performance analysis

Financial bursary

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

How to apply for a Sport Scholarship at Maynooth University

The final deadline for submitting applications is April 1st annually – you can save and return to your application until the submission deadline. Please contact the Development Officer in your chosen sport for details about the possibility of making a late application. 

Making an application:

You can save and return to your application as often as you like 

You will need your CAO number to complete and submit your application on our system. Your application for a Sport Scholarship at Maynooth University is separate to your application to the CAO – ensure you apply to the CAO in the normal way. If you are successful in your Sport Scholarship application, we will inform the CAO and they will make you an offer for your preferred Maynooth University course in August (providing you meet all minimum entry requirements for your course)

​​If you previously used your email address to register for one of our events you will have been automatically issued with a username and password. If you don’t remember your username and password, follow the prompts to reset your password in order to begin your application. It is important to make note of your username in the reset password email  as you will need this for future logins

You will be required to submit two sporting references from your coach, club, school and/or national governing body (if applicable)

Sport Scholarship Applicant Guide

Contact us if you have any queries about applying.

Eligibility and renewal requirements

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: 

-are required to meet the normal matriculation requirements and any special course requirements;

-may receive up to 60 Leaving Certificate CAO points for admission to Maynooth University are expected to have attained at least 300 points in their best six Leaving Certificate subjects.

QQI applicants: minimum requirement of full award (8 modules) with 5 distinctions in a linked award. The maths requirement for specific degrees may be satisfied by having the grade in the Leaving Certificate, GC(S)E or other school leaving examinations or by attaining a distinction in maths or statistics module in the QQI award. 

Postgraduate applications are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Renewal Criteria
Scholarships are renewed on an annual basis subject to certain conditions being met.  Scholars must:

Maintain a satisfactory level of academic achievement 

Maintain an impressive record of sporting achievement

Take an active role in the relevant sports club within  Maynooth University   

                        Compete on behalf of  Maynooth University at inter varsity competitions                                                                                               

Visit schools or attend Open Days to discuss sporting talent and opportunities at Maynooth University

Remain in good standing with the University 

In the event of a student terminating a sports scholarship agreement, he or she shall not be eligible for a Maynooth University sports scholarship for the remainder of that year and the subsequent academic year.

Available Sport Scholarships at Maynooth University

Soccer Scholarships

GAA Scholarships

Paddy Harrington Golf Scholarships

Rugby Scholarships

Snooker Scholarships

Carded Athletes

Other Sports

With colleges providing regular updates on their sports scholarships and application process, please visit  https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/undergraduate-studies/scholarships/sport-scholarships for any additional information.