Dundalk Institute of Technology - DkIT & Dundalk FC Sports Scholarship

DkIT & Dundalk FC Sports Scholarship

You get 500 to 1,500 EUR per year while you study full time at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) and play professional football for Dundalk FC in the League of Ireland. You also get a support package: study-skills help and sports-science support (performance planning, fitness testing, strength and conditioning, nutrition advice, sport psychology and physiotherapy). On top of that you get free use of the DkIT Sports Arena and training facilities, free branded training and leisure gear, and mentoring (regular guidance from an experienced advisor). You can also compete for DkIT in national and international events against other colleges. DkIT runs the award together with the football club Dundalk FC.

Who can apply

• Course: You are starting a full-time third-level course at DkIT. Any course qualifies.
• New students: You apply for the first time through the Central Applications Office (CAO), the body that handles undergraduate course applications in Ireland.
• Sport: You are pursuing a professional football career with Dundalk FC.
• Ability: You are a top-level athlete.

How to apply

Apply for your DkIT course through the CAO. Then fill in the online scholarship form (Microsoft Forms) and attach confirmation of your CAO application. The deadline is 1 June. If you later change your course choice using the CAO “Change of Mind” option, tell DkIT about the new choice.

You can find more scholarships in our guide Scholarships in Ireland.